Marvel introduces the first gay Captain America to the comics

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The United States of Captain America will follow four characters — Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Bucky Barnes, and John Walker — as they go out in search of Steve's missing shield. Along the way, they will encounter those who've been inspired by the symbol of Captain America to help their own communities. Aaron Fischer will be one of them. 

Aaron is openly gay. Aaron is the "Captain America of the Railways" who protects runaways and homeless youth, though he doesn't have those super-soldier powers that Steve has.

"Aaron is inspired by heroes of the queer community: activists, leaders, and everyday folks pushing for a better life," Trujillo said in a statement. "He stands for the oppressed, and the forgotten. I hope his debut story resonates with readers, and helps inspire the next generation of heroes."

"I want to thank Editor Alanna Smith and Joshua Trujillo very much for asking me to create Aaron," Bazaldua said. "I really enjoyed designing him, and as a transgender person, I am happy to be able to present an openly gay person who admires Captain America and fights against evil to help those who are almost invisible to society. While I was drawing him, I thought, well, Cap fights against super-powerful beings and saves the world almost always, but Aaron helps those who walk alone in the street with problems that they face every day. I hope people like the end result!"

With this United States of Captain America miniseries, Cantwell says, "We're hoping to explore what the idea of Captain America means at this precise moment — not just on the grand stage of the world — but to everyday and often overlooked communities throughout the United States."

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[Rat Boy 42,032]

Oh look it's a comic about you @PartySick. 

[smokeandhush 992]

To be played bu scarlett johannson

[HeardASine 430]

The premise sounds great - and representation is always good. Go Marvel!

[Jill 28,996]

It's miles better than whatever Safe Space and Snowflake were supposed to be  

[Knife 6,697]

What is that hair hunni. By gay, they clearly meant lesbian. 

[Prostitute Barbie 4,076]

Looks like a lesbian 

[Lumiere 5,675]

I need to reorient myself with Marvel comics. I know everything MCU but not so much about the comics.

[Chromatica Island 8,517]

Not really into Marvel, but cool, better than the safespace and snowflake cringe.

[SchwineLove 1,374]

33 minutes ago, smokeandhush said:

To be played bu scarlett johannson

Wow i actually understand this joke lol so clever

[SchwineLove 1,374]

21 hours ago, Knife said:

What is that hair hunni. By gay, they clearly meant lesbian. 

yoo not cute, can i count this as slightly misogynistic or am i too sensitive lol

[Cssomeone 1,593]

Homophobia is suddenly over

[LateToCult 40,287]

“Captain America of the Railways” I hear his special move is running a train. 

[PartySick 148,787]

1 hour ago, Mer Boy said:

Oh look it's a comic about you @PartySick. 

...wat?

[ToxicHot 6,444]

They should cast Frankie Grande