Yeah, I too have somewhat... complex emotions regarding V FOR VENDETTA, but I mentioned it because it's so very close to the hearts of many people I've known over the years. It's funny, it's like when it comes to V and WATCHMEN, people who love the one are somewhat cold to the other. In my case, I'm a WATCHMEN boy through and through.
That said, your thing about reality not having to be depressing? All the more reason I'd urge you to check out TOP TEN. Trust me. I can't imagine anyone not liking that, unless they had no sense of fun. Also, if you're looking for hope and optimism in your comics, I might recommend ASTRO CITY and ALL-STAR SUPERMAN. Those are like rays of sunshine in the grim and gritty world of modern superhero comics, pure superheroic joy and awesomeness.
Well, I haven't read MANHUNTER, but I understand Obsidian (who is gay and in a happy committed relationship) features as one of the main supporting characters. And Northstar was recently shown with having a boyfriend, which I understand they never showed before! So bit by bit, there is progress!
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That said, your thing about reality not having to be depressing? All the more reason I'd urge you to check out TOP TEN. Trust me. I can't imagine anyone not liking that, unless they had no sense of fun. Also, if you're looking for hope and optimism in your comics, I might recommend ASTRO CITY and ALL-STAR SUPERMAN. Those are like rays of sunshine in the grim and gritty world of modern superhero comics, pure superheroic joy and awesomeness.
Well, I haven't read MANHUNTER, but I understand Obsidian (who is gay and in a happy committed relationship) features as one of the main supporting characters. And Northstar was recently shown with having a boyfriend, which I understand they never showed before! So bit by bit, there is progress!