I am so excited about the big release tomorrow. I can't wait to see the third installment of my favorite comics based movie, X-Men. I don't read comic books but I love and watch pretty much every movie that is based on one.
Because of this post (which was published here and at aTypicalJoe) Alexander, from In Newsweekly, let us know about Prism Comics, which -- among other great things -- works like a Queer Beacon for comic books, talking about the gay content in the comic world. If you are into comics, you must check out Prism.
Alexander also let us know about this great interview with Danielle Bunten Berry (who was an accomplished game developer and a M-to-F transsexual -- pic on the left), and that a character from X-Men supposedly came out of the closet a few months ago. I can't believe I was unaware of that.
The gay character is Colossus, who had a big cameo on X-Men 2, and I wonder whether he'll show up on X-Men 3 as a gay man now (his character is listed in the credits - YAY!). I can't wait! Colossus is played by Canadian hottie Daniel Cudmore (seen below rescuing kids on X-Men 2). His superpowers? Bitch can convert body tissue in a steel-like substance. Again, he can convert body tissue in a steel-like substance. Honestly, those comics people like to play serious mind-games with us gays.
Unfortunately, Colossus's wiki only tells us about his many straight relationships. I found quite a bit of discussion on the gay matter here, here, and here. In the comics world there is even indication of a possible relationship between Wolverine (Logan, played by Hugh Jackman) and Colossus.
Watch the trailer one more time. My review for X-Men 3 will be out on Saturday morning!
UPDATE ON MAY 26, 2006: head over to aTypicalJoe and Queerty for some very interesting comments.
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It seems to be interesting... I write my blog too.
Posted by: Girl | Nov 22, 2007 at 03:46 AM
*Hoping Colossus is reflected as gay in X4* I believe the movies are mainly based off the ultimate universe anyway.
Posted by: Jesse | Jun 11, 2007 at 03:42 AM
There are two versions, because Marvel has two different "universes." In one, Colossus is straight, and that's the older "standard canon" universe for all of Marvel's superheroes. The second Ultimates "universe" is where Colossus is gay and is currently dating Northstar (openly gay mutant superhero - also the only mutant who is admittedly gay in both universes).
Marvel unleased the Ultimates Universe a while back as a retelling and revamping of its classic characters, such as Spiderman, The Fantastic Four and The X-Men.
Posted by: Oberst | May 27, 2006 at 05:27 AM
I have read that there are 2 different versions of this character. Is there a reaon for that? I don't understand why the "ultimate" version would have such different characteristics. Is this true? and why?
Posted by: Dan | May 25, 2006 at 09:54 PM