Say hello to Thom Creed, labeled the world’s first gay superhero enshrined on the pages of Marvel Comics. See the hilarious video below.
Thom Creed: Marvel’s Gay Superhero
Biograhically, Thom Creed is a high-school basketball star who excels as a mortal far more than mild-mannered reporter, Clark Kent. The gay superhero keeps his sexuality a secret as well as his budding powers. The character was created by inspiration from the novel Hero by Perry Moore. The picture above is, of course, a farce. Nobody knows what Thom Creed looks like yet except the creator who is keeping it top secret.
What are his powers? These guys don’t know but we do. Rumor is that Thom Creed can bend his wrist which will tastefully redecorate the interior of a building, causing momentary confusion among the bad guys while he binds them in chains and leather. Creed’s cape is by Versace, while he forgoes the usual hood for an impenetrable layer of gel. Like superman’s phone booth, Thom’s superpowers are at full strength after emerging from a closet. Just kidding. You know.
As Gay Patriot notes, he is not really the world’s first gay superhero and not even the first under the Marvel brand, but he is the first to have his own TV show and will be the most promoted. My hunch is Thom will be a big financial success.
The character was developed by legendary superhero creator Stan Lee. He created Spiderman, Incredible Hulk, and the X-Men.
In all seriousness, what do you think about the new gay superhero, Thom Creed?
Gay Superhero Video (Humor)
January 14th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Personally, I think it’s disgraceful, and it saddens me to think that family values /morals/tradition, are pretty much gone forever…or at least until Conservatism makes a comeback.
January 14th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
It’s not even a first for Marvel as stated above. Northstar is openly gay, and he dates back to the seventies (though his sexuality wasn’t officially stated until 1992).
I’m really disappointed at all these news stories parroting the “World’s First!” line without even researching it. It only takes thirty seconds to check:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_comic_book_characters
January 14th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Eh, I’m a 32 year old who still regularly reads comics (never grew up I suppose) and I’m not sure if I really get this move as a marketing strategy for Marvel. Comic books are very niche anyway, essentially the prime buyers is 30+ fanbois who can’t seem to grow up, Marvel (or DC) doesn’t really even market to kids any more because they know who has the money. I’m just not sure what the gay comic book reader market is, but who knows.
BTW, Robin was always gay, just never came out, the yellow tights were a dead give away.
January 14th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
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January 15th, 2009 at 9:30 am
This is just in time for the Obama Gay Military.
What if it turns out Obama is not only the first black president, but also the first gay and first black gay president.
He is going to fix the economic crisis, but first lets open the closet in the military. Olly olly oxen free. Come out wherever you are. There now don’t we all feel fabulous? Who needs money when you look and feel this good.
January 17th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Batman and Robin or superman for that manner never struck me as gay. Their uniforms were just uniforms showing they had special powers at most. Its bizarre to me how so many people want to sexualize them into the most tawdry adult stereotypes imaginable.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:14 am
Wow, what an objective and unbiased post. It is a such a relief to see that despite electing a progressive positive president, the rest of the world can sleep soundly knowing there are still plenty Cro-Magnons in the US for us to laugh at.
March 5th, 2009 at 6:46 am
You know what’s really gonna blow your minds, though, guys? The fact the the X-Men…all of it was originally intended as an elaborate euphemism for homosexuals (and even bisexuals and transpeople) in a heteronormative, homophobic world. Think about it. A group of youngsters who are “different” or “special” get persecuted by a society that doesn’t accept the because they deviate from the norm. Let’s try to see what intents are and not what things are literally. Yes, Northstar is an openly gay character, but seriously….how much face time has he gotten? he’s just been pushed into the background. What we’re talking about here is a television show with a homosexual character as the lead. Well i’d say that it’s about time.
March 11th, 2009 at 4:22 am
i agree with informed its about time. im a bisexual teen from the uk and people like me need some one to look to for moral guidance although hulkling and wiccan from the young avengers were gay partners but still theres never one on his own on tv
March 30th, 2009 at 1:30 am
I’m always shocked and disappointed that in this day and age some of the bigoted views (expressed above) still seek to repress and undermine the rights of there fellow human beings that happen to be gay.
Why some people still believe that homosexuals in some way want to undermine family values or society is a mystery to me. We live among you you know! We work with you. Go to church with you! Teach your kids and live happy and fulfilled lives with the loving support of our families.
As already stated this will not be the first gay superhero. Lets just hope one of Thom Creed’s superpowers allows him to rid his enemies of hatred and ignorance!
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:33 am
Thom Creed isn’t a Marvel Character. It’s a novel published by Disney-Hyperion. Stan Lee and Perry Moore are turning it into a TV show for Showtime.
October 31st, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Hi all,
Thank you, Rolando, for clearing up the true origin of Thom Creed. I wrote the book on my own during breaks while I was working as the Executive Producer of “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe,” and much of his story is inspired by the real lives of me and my father. Two people longing to fit into a universe they feel doesn’t want them for different reasons. In real life, the differences we faced involved Dad’s touch circumstances upon returning home after fighting in Vietnam. In my case, because I grew up in a Southern, conservative, Christian family.
I’ll answer any of your questions and would love to hear your suggestions: please write me at perrymoorestories@gmail.com
All my best,
Perry Moore, author of HERO