Marvel is changing their Marvel Comics #1000 cover over a gay kiss included in the picture. But, it’s not for the reason you’re thinking.
Marvel Comics is currently preparing for their special #1000 issue. In order to celebrate, the company is creating a variant cover as a collage of art from various Marvel Comics of the past.
While general excitement followed the release of the photo, one Twitter user by the name of Symbiobro found a mistake within the image. Within the photo is a scene of two men kissing. While this would normally be something to celebrate, Symbiobro points out how the scene is actually from a rivaling company.
Lol, on this marvel comics #1000 variant, they have two gay guys kissing, but it's from a DC comics pic.twitter.com/Du8vnIfAJd
— Symbiobro (@KaleeshArbiter) May 23, 2019
The image of two men kissing comes from a page in DC Comics’ Earth 2 #2. The kiss is held between Alan Scott, the Green Lantern of Earth 2, and his lover.
Artist Nicola Scott, who penciled the scene, joined in to comment on and joke about the mistake.
Um, that’s my gay kiss art. I’m getting a cheque, right? https://t.co/vfZaf1XXXZ
— ⚡️Nicola Scott⚡️ (@NicolaScottArt) May 24, 2019
This led to a Twitter user named Mr. Garcin responding to the thread and explaining that the image was found online. That said, Marvel Comics later confirmed that the collage will be altered to remove the image.
Sorry Nicola Scott! I usually use comics for my collages, but a few times (5%), I get pictures on the internet. Unfortunately, my honest mistake comes from here! I am currently making the changes (sorry, my English is bad). The Best
— Mr Garcin (@Mr_Garcin) May 24, 2019
But we have an idea of what should replace the image. Instead of losing the depiction of a gay kiss, perhaps Marvel should swap in the image of Young Avengers heroes Hulkling and Wiccan having their first on-page kiss. Of course, Symbiobro agrees.
Yeah, I think whoever made the collage meant to put this in pic.twitter.com/PRsKhnskLY
— Symbiobro (@KaleeshArbiter) May 23, 2019
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Sure, is telling how lgbtq people are still viewed by these companies. No idea who any of these are but need to include them to pretend they give a shit and trick people desperate for representation into buying their bullshit. Sad thing is it works. Plenty of insecure lgbtq people still fall for the crap every time and cheer on comics so full about prejudice about us its sickening.
Sure, is telling how lgbtq people are still viewed by these companies. No idea who any of these are but need to include them to pretend they give a shit and trick people desperate for representation into buying their bullshit. Sad thing is it works. Plenty of insecure lgbtq people still fall for the crap every time and cheer on comics so full about prejudice about us its sickening.