Screenwriting : Co-writer by Virginia Kane

Why is a superhero's sexuality important? Good question. Well, every other popular superhero has been cast as straight and has this beautiful girl he is protecting. If you ask me, if someone would come up with a character as powerful as "superman", a unique, compelling story, and cast the superhero as gay, It would definitely stand out.

Anyone who has watched " crisis on earth x", its among The Flash episodes, will agree with me.

The important thing is to concentrate more on the theory than whoever the superhero is dating.

Why not? There are dozens of LGBTQ superheroes in comics, tv/cable and new media. Even Deadpool was originally written as a pansexual. I'd bet there are plans at every studio for films based on at least one of the LGBTQ superheroes. The times they are a changin'.

Hi Virginia, you're obviously getting good feedback on your script, congratulations. I've sent you a connection request. I'm a script proofreader and editor and I'd be happy to discuss your requirements via pm if you'd like.

For help always: 'THE SCREENWRITERS BIBLE'

Virginia: don't give someone a co-writer credit just because they helped you edit a script for formatting, grammar and/or word choice reasons. That's like giving away half of the ranch because a ranch hand helped you straighten out your fence posts. Don't do that.

Anyone who wishes to offer a review can also send a request.

Hey Virginia Kane I write LGBTQ fiction. Mostly about gay dragons who love each other (literally; paranormal and urban fantasy is my thing LOL). I'd be willing to give it a look. I know what it's all about, and we definitely need more diverse superheroes. Just let me know.

Honestly I do believe they should be a gay superhero. It's about equality and don't the LGBT deserve to have the same type heroes that we could look up too. What if Superman had a cousin who turned out to be gay or Wonder Woman had a nephew who is gay. It's about acceptance and i believe that we can do it through the superhero roles.

Yes, definitely, Clevie! LGBT people deserve more superheroes. PoC definitely do. But I'll agree. Quality and good rep is better than a slew of characters who are stereotypes and other things LGBT people don't want to see anymore of.

Ruby Rose, who openly identifies herself as 'genderfluid' and prefers "she/her," is cast to play lesbian superhero Batwoman for The CW. Seems an inclusive move to further encourage and create mainstream possibilities. :)

And... Nicole Maines, a trans activist is cast to play a trans-character on The CW's Supergirl. TV seems to be better embracing diversity. I would think male gay superhero characters will appear very soon as well, if not already? There's a gay Marvel character, yes?—Northstar, developed in 1979, he appeared in X-men. Anyway, lots of possibilities ahead for great characters and great storytelling. ;) Best wishes with your story and character, Virginia! :))))

I liked Xena, Warrior Princess and yes it was implied that she was lesbian - so?

Well, implied and clearly stated are two different things. Plus casting is becoming even more specific, so it seems. ;).

That's part of the problem. People push diverse film and fiction into the category of "niche." It shouldn't be niche anymore. It should be moving more toward the mainstream.

The longer we push diverse themes into the category of "other," the longer films like "Call Me By Your Name " and "Black Panther" will some how feel revolutionary.

They shouldn't have to be anymore. They should be part of the norm, not something that comes along once in a blue moon and makes diversity see revolutionary. It's not. It's real life. And real life and diversity should be portrayed in books, in films, in all forms of media.

As an asexual WoC with disabilities, I want to see all of those things on screen. I want to see heroes that look like me and may understand my experiences. Just sayin'.

At least one major studio - Marvel (Disney) - is planning a film where the super heroes are clearly from the LGBTQ community. Major kudos to them for that. The times change slowly, and then they change fast.

Here's the next major hurdle, though. Big-budget super hero films require a substantial return from the China market. China isn't exactly an LGBTQ-friendly country - at least not at the political top - and can even ban such films, like they've done in the past.

That's a major concern for studios. Dang, it's even a major concern for them when considering the U.S. market. But at least for China...they'll probably have to make two versions of a film when they do.

And at least a few Marvel comics that recently won GLADD awards had their series renewals cancelled because of declining sales, and because of pressure from retailers who felt that political and social justice themes alienated readers.

Yep...the times change slowly, and then they change fast.

I'm personally sending much love and hope to all in the LGBTQ community, and much super-hero courage to all studios and filmmakers who need the China market, and hope they make those two versions to make everyone happy, if that's what it takes for now.

Virgina, feel free to reach out to me. Depending on the amount of effort required, I may be able to help. Are you using an online service that allows remote collaboration?