Superheroes Politically Correct?

Politically correct? Political beliefs on screen = well hidden Not impossible to read between the lines F.i.: Batman

Every day life 1) Ban on superheroes (09/10/2003)

Every Day Life 2) Spiderman Crane Protest (31/10/2003)

Sexist Superheroes Women = sexual object : large breasts Barely dressed SM outfit Superbodies reflect superpowers

Black Superheroes Stereotypical roles History = not reported 1) Whitewash (1940) = comic effect only 2) Black Panter (1966) = own title in 1977

Black Superheroes Black heroes are on the rise:

Gay Superheroes Dr Frederik Wertham: “Seduction of the innocent” (1954) E.g.: Batman and Robin Claims about sexual deviance = cleaning up of comics

Gay Superheroes 1) ’90 : Northstar

Gay Superheroes 2) The Authority: Appolo and Midnighter: Kiss, cudle up in bed Avoid gay stereotypes: Comment ennemies

Politically Correct Is the audience ready for politically correct superheroes? E.g.: Jimmy Olsen