Thursday, August 31, 2006
Moon Knight: The Mel Gibson of the MU
Even though Marvel has supposedly abandoned its reactionary GAY=MAX policy, that doesn't mean that Marvel has suddenly become a friendlier place for gay characters, especially since Marvel refuses to reprimand characters who engage in homophobic behavior.
Apparently Moon Knight never got over the time Ben Grimm teased him about the cute little shawl he used to wear as part of his original costume. Talk about overcompensating.
Even though Marvel has supposedly abandoned its reactionary GAY=MAX policy, that doesn't mean that Marvel has suddenly become a friendlier place for gay characters, especially since Marvel refuses to reprimand characters who engage in homophobic behavior.
From Marvel Spotlight #29, reprinted in Essential Moon Knight Vol. 1
Apparently Moon Knight never got over the time Ben Grimm teased him about the cute little shawl he used to wear as part of his original costume. Talk about overcompensating.