'Star Wars' Defends Queer Characters From LGBTQ Hate
2. Star WARS is literally in our nameThe franchise’s defense of LGBTQ characters comes as the brand was celebrating Pride month by releasing special covers of its comics during “a time dedicated to uplifting, honoring, and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community’s impact in the world.”The variant covers were “created by LGBTQIA+ artists and showcases LGBTQIA+ characters of the galaxy, featuring trade dress with a rainbow burst and a classic logo with a rainbow trail.” Celebrate #PrideMonth with Jan Bazaldua’s incredible cover for Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #24, out today!
More info here: https://t.co/TgLG4au6Bhpic.twitter.com/G82ZFiOYndThe pushback on anti-LGBTQ rhetoric also follows Chris Evans’ defense of ’s inclusion of a gay kiss between two married female characters, which has resulted in the animated film being banned in certain countries. “Every time there’s been social advancement as we wake up, the American story, the human story is one of constant social awakening and growth and that’s what makes us good,” Evans told . “There’s always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before.
But those people die off like dinosaurs. I think the goal is to pay them no mind, march forward and embrace the growth that makes us human.”The actor also said that critics of the inclusive moment “are idiots.” As for, this is not the first time it's taken to social media to call out hate-filled comments and reactions from fans.
A few weeks prior, the franchise slammed the racist attacks made against star Moses Ingram with co-star Ewan McGregor saying that anyone who has made those “horrendous” comments are “no fan.” 'Star Wars' Backs 'Obi-Wan Kenobi's Moses Ingram as She Calls Out Racist Attacks .
