My Brother Just Said He Thinks Superman And Batman Are Overrated.

My brother just said he thinks Superman and Batman are overrated.

*shuts myself in my room* SOMETHING IN THE WAY MMMM YEAH UNDERNEATH THE-

Bruce: I am definitely cool. Like, I might be a dad but I'm still hip with the times.

Also Bruce:

Wears New Balance Shoes ("Foot care is important for super heros")

Has a fanny pack in both his civilian and hero life

Slaps his knees and says 'Whelp' when he wants conversations to be over (he does it within minutes )

Falls asleep in armchairs and snores so loudly he startles himself awake

Calls his children chum, lad, champ, sweetie, baby, etc.

Bruce Wayne is just in denial and his kids make fun of him for it.

Metropolis: This is our super hero! He's very fast :) very strong :) he can fly :) and he can shoot lazers out of his eyes :) and he can breathe ice :) and he's very nice :) we love him very much :) he talks to kids and saves kitties, we love him!!!! <3 <3 ^_^ :) :)

Gotham: Our superhero is a normal dude dressed like a bat, who utilizes the darkness to beat up the sick and depraved villains of Gotham. I've never actually seen or met him. I would kill a man for him.

Gothamites during during pride month

Gothamite 1: Are we ever going to address the fact that Batman is homophobic?

Gothamite 2: Explain.

Gothamite 1: I mean, have you SEEN half of the criminals in this city? They should get a free pass during June. Be gay, do crimes all that.

Gothamite 2: I'm sorry, you think the Bat is straight? Have YOU seen him? He has too much flair and drama for a straight man not to mention the looks he gives Superman during Justice League related fights

Gothamite 1: You right. Gay on gay crime?

Gothamite 2: Gay on gay crime.

Barbara, trying to tell her dad that she's Batgirl: I took on a . . . job recently and-

Jim, who totally thinks she's a drug dealer but wants to be a Supportive Dad™: You can't tell me more but know I love you!

Barbara, happy that her dad approves of Batgirl, and Jim, happy his daughter trusts him: ^_^

So, I've seen this comic all over my feed

People are saying stuff like "Yay! Look at Damian support the community" and "Damian says support gay rights!".

That is not what this panel shows.

This panel is Damian showing off his weapons that he intends to use to break up pride (which he assumes is a riot like Stonewall) and Kon saying "Pride isn't a protest, it's a party!"

Is this fiction? Yes but the views expressed by our heros reflects the views of the author and society at large.

The views shown in this are: Disruptive demonstration and protest is bad. The LGBTQ+ community doesn't need to fight for rights.

In an era where trans rights are being trampled on and gay marriage is still being threatened, this complacency is dangerous.

In the last few years, there has been legislation that makes parent with trans kids child abusers (Texas) and legislation where even speaking about being gay/helping gay youth isn't allowed(Don't Say Gay Bill). With the overturning of Roe v Wade, other rights, like the right to gay marriage are threatens (as both a protected under Privacy Laws and one being overturned can hurt them all). This isn't even to mention social repercussions and stigma around being part of the community. Trans people (especially black trans people) are still being killed at high rates. Gay people are still hate-crimed and protested against. Hell, I live in the Midwest and I'm still closeted to my family and community because of bigotry.

Being part of the community is still dangerous. Pride may be a celebration of our queerness but it also remains a protest, a way for us to say "We're here and we're queer and your bigotry ain't getting rid of us!"

The opinions of our heroes shows us the attitude of our society and, while our society seems to think our fight should be over, we know that we still have a long way to go.