Batwoman coming out of the Bat Cave?

It's funny to me that the Press actually cares about a story like this. I think there's 2 reasons for it.

1) Ignorance

2) "Lesbian"

Let me explain specifically on the two.

I say ignorance because for the majority of the mainstream press, comic books and graphic novels still fall into the category of "for the kids", and that's totally not the case. Just like when the press targets animated films and television, and the video game industry for violence and adult subject matter. They never seem to realize that none of these mediums are "just for kids". Children aren't the only target market and they haven't been for a long time now. I just know sooner or later someone is going to tie this into the old and tired argument of "what effect will this have on the kids?!"

It's bull.

For the second one. Well... that one's fairly obvious. The media loves Lesbians! Anytime the words "gay" or "lesbian" are put next to something new they sh*t their pants. So, I guess the press is interested to inform the world of the first mainstream lesbian comic book character in DC Comics history. I can't wait for the day when they're giving second-to-second coverage of the first lesbian to walk on the moon.

"That's one small step for lesbians. One giant leap for comfortable shoes."

Of course, gay people need to realize - even when you win, you don't always win that much. Batwoman is going to be the more acceptable (or at least sexier) "Lipstick Lesbian", not the more intimidating "Diesel Dyke Lesbian" that we all know and love that will share sex stories with you like one of the guys in the break room at work.

Plus, Batwoman is one the most marginalised characters in the DC comics universe. She's actually been DEAD and gone since like... 1980?

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