Did DC’s Earth-2 immediately ruin the positive PR of Green Lantern being gay? Dennis Farr suggests so, over at political site Think Progress: [Alan Scott's boyfriend] Sam serves to highlight two things. First, DC was pushing an interracial, same-sex relationship. This sounds great from a diversity standpoint (and somewhat mirrors Northstar’s current relationship), but when [...]
By Dennis Farr “We both know this will be DC’s attempt to convince us that a second-string character is more major than he actually is, right?” When DC first announced it would be outing a major character in its universe, my straight roommate expressed his skepticism. It was one I didn’t wish to hold on [...]
James Robinson spoke with CBR TV about the controversy over Alan Scott's New 52 sexual identity, the broader issue of gay characters in comics and his and artist J. Bone's upcoming Image series "The Saviors."
SPOILERS Earth 2 is quickly becoming my favorite comic of The New 52. The retconning of the Golden Age heroes into modern-day badasses continues this week with Alan Scott becoming Green Lantern. Plus we also had the continuing confusion of Jay Garrick as The Flash and the introduction of Hawkgirl and hints of more heroes [...]
On top of IFC's new comedies, Scott Aukerman's Comedy Bang! Bang! and a game show spoof called Bunk, the network still has Alan Spencer's Bullet In The Face scheduled for later this summer. The six-episode event from the Sledge Hammer!...Show More Summary
A week after giving birth to her first child, Molly Sims and her hubby, Scott Stuber, have finally revealed the name of their newborn son! As for their choice, the supermodel's rep confirmed that the pair have decided to call their little...Show More Summary
We told you last week that Molly Sims and Scott Stuber had welcomed their first child together, a son, and now Molly has finally revealed the baby’s name – Brooks Alan Stuber. Molly wrote; “It is with such absolute pride … Continue reading »
Molly Sims has revealed the name of her newborn son: Brooks Alan Stuber, Us Weekly reports. The 39-year-old actress and her producer husband, Scott Stuber, welcomed their first child last week. “I could just eat him up he’s so sweet! Scott and I could not be happier, and can’t wait to watch our little guy [...]
While planning his upcoming comic book parody, “Justice League 3DX”, adult film director Rob Black decided to take advantage of DC Comics’ recent outing of Green Lantern Alan Scott as an opportunity to include a hardcore gay scene in what is otherwise a heterosexual porn. CONTINUED » Permalink | Post a comment Read more articles [...]
Alan Webb, from Reston and South Lakes High School, remains the fastest American ever to run a mile: 3:46.91, in 2007. Faster than Jim Ryun, faster than Steve Scott, the best. He also still has the American records for high school boys in the mile (3:53.43) and the 1,500 meters (3:38.26), run in the same race in Eugene, Ore., in May 2001. Show More Summary
CBR contributor Alan Kistler brings a detailed history of LGBT characters and concepts in superhero comics from Tiajana Bibles to the creation of Northstar and Alan Scott's reimagining as a gay man.
Thanks to Earth 2?s Green Lantern Alan Scott being reimagined as a gay character, Catholic Online asks Are Comic Books Marketing Homosexuality to Children? A Troubling Sign of the Times:
Superheroes should be protecting the innocent, catching bad guys, and serving up justice. Show More Summary
ROBOT 6's Tom Bondurant considers the history and role of Alan Scott in the DC universe in light of the announcement that Earth 2's Green Lantern is gay.
Once in a while he hits the jackpot - a cute guy that's into him. "He's a good guy -- eats his veggies...calls his mom. But try as he might to meet someone, it's been an uphill battle. Just let...
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In our latest reader-suggested gallery, our artists drew cross-company team-ups. Alan Scott meets Northstar (Twice!)! Archie Meets Vampirella! Hellboy Meets Hellblazer! Casper the Friendly Ghost Meets Deadman!
Meet H. Alan Scott. He's a good guy -- eats his veggies...calls his mom. But try as he might to meet someone, it's been an uphill battle. To say the least.
Just let him tell you about it in the video below.
And warning: it's probably NSFW for language and situation, but overall it's rather sweet. Show More Summary
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