DC Comics made history last week, releasing Midnighter, their 1st comic headlined by a gay male superhero. 

(Note: The comic is rather violent, so we recommend caution.)

That said, it is very exciting to see diverse representations of LGBTQ characters throughout media, especially in pioneering roles. 

Steve Orlando, the writer, received some criticism for the character not being the best representation of a gay man. However, he says:

I think we’ve moved past the idea that gay people have to be portrayed in only one way. By pulling away from that, we can have characters who can do other things and people can realize they’re not a spokesperson for the entire community.  

Just like with Caitlyn Jenner, no one individual can represent a whole group of individuals. However, we can use these stories to start conversations about the diversity within our communities, and raise up the voices of those whose stories aren’t being told.