1. Superheroes
Politically Correct?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Black Superheroes
Black heroes are on the rise:

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

9. Gay Superheroes
1) ’90 : Northstar

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

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