Midnighter and apollo were first introduced in the pages of a wildstorm comic book named stormwatch. Some see the character as a parallel or reinterpretation. The characters first appearance in new 52 continuity was in a stormwatch series released as part of the first wave of titles, and was a younger, single version of. They were the result of genetic manipulations of the sinister weatherman, aka henry bendix, who wiped out all memory of their past lives. Steve orlando, aco and hugo petrus set up a routine mission for midnighter, and at first readers know exactly where its going. Midnighter and apollo broke new ground as the first main. Midnighter is a violent vigilante and member of the authority.
Heres my thoughts on the first 6 issues of dc comics most notable supehero who is carrying his own title in a mainstream comic book universe that is a super powered cross between batman and the. Midnighter and apollostorylines and notable appearances. However, today comic books made history with dc comics release of midnighter. Written by steve orlando with art by fernando blanco. Bendix built them as superhuman and, when they donned their costumes and spoke their codenames, their previous identities ceased to exist.
However, with each new reveal, the issue revels in the unexpected and entertains far more than one might expect. The creations of bon kane, bill finger, jerry siegel, joe shuster, stan lee. But his greatest skill has proven to be his ability to predict a battle before it happens. Superherobox midnighter is a fictional comic book superhero, best known as a member of the rogue superhero team the authority. Gage and ilustrated by darick robertson, as a comic book character, which she was also implied to be the inspiration for the midnighter. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. Midnighter isnt the first gay superhero and this isnt his first solo title but that doesnt mean he and this book arent important. Hitchs ultraviolent, widescreen take on superheroes in the early 2000s. Following dcs rebirth relaunch, midnighter ended and was replaced by a. Also sorry for being the obvious steve orlando fangirl i am. The characters first appearance in new 52 continuity was in a stormwatch series released as part of the first wave of titles, and was a. Midnighter neo encyclopedia wiki fandom powered by wikia. This includes superstrength, increased agility, and accelerated healing.
For midnighter, life began in captivity, where he endured heavy, constant experimentation on his body before he finally escaped. The sort of comic thats as smart and fun as you wish all superhero comics. Sep 07, 2010 a chronology of gay comic book characters. When wildstorm became a dc comics imprint, midnighter became one of dcs greatest gay characters. Midnighters first issue released in june, together with twenty other new dc comics titles. See more ideas about midnighter and apollo, comic art and comic book characters.
As the first gay male character to headline a solo series at one of the big two publishers dc and marvel comics and one of only a handful of solo titles starring. Midnighter is an augmented hero with superhuman physical abilities and the power to run through thousands of fight scenarios in his head before a single punch is thrown. The writer, who is bisexual, said his goal was to make midnighters sexuality just one part of the character. Dc comics made history on wednesday with the release of the first issue of midnighter, the first ongoing massmarket comic headlined by a gay male superhero. Midnighter is an augmented hero with superhuman physical abilities and the power to run through thousands of fight scenarios in his head before a. Midnighter is an augmented hero with superhuman physical abilities and the power to run through thousands of fight scenarios in his head. The character made his first appearance in stormwatch vol.
The character was created by writer warren ellis and artist bryan hitch. Midnighter is the gay comic book youve been waiting for. Midnighter to become first gay male superhero in comics. Dec 24, 2015 the writer, who is bisexual, said his goal was to make midnighters sexuality just one part of the character. Northstar is probably the most wellknown homosexual character to comic fans because he was the first openlygay superhero. Since then, midnighter has showed up in the pages of the new 52. The release of midnighter marked the first time a gay man was the protagonist in an ongoing series released by one of the big two comic book publishers marvel and dc comics. He went on to appear in various authority books and other series, as well as his own eponymous ongoing series. The series is also known as midnighter volume 2 to differentiate itself from the characters previous series first published by wildstorm in 2006.
Some see the character as a parallel or reinterpretation of. Top ten most violent comic book characters thetoptens. Earlier this year, we spoke with writer steve orlando about this eagerly awaited new comic. The midnighter is one of the highestprofile characters who emerged from the early days of the the authority wildstorm comic book. All i know is that he is a part of the group called the authority. Wildstorm characters have since become part of the dc universe. Midnight rider wildstorm universe dc database fandom. As part of dcs recent publishing revamp hes finally gotten a new solo series, a first in. Not the first gay superheros, but possibly the first healthy gay couple in comics. What a great premise, and ennis just goes from there with time cops and the inevitable revenge. Wildstorm has had a tough go at it impressing the revolution. Midnighter is an american comic book series published by dc comics and written by steve. Jun 03, 2015 steve orlando promises punches and character. When he left, his body had been altered by implants, providing the oftenviolent hero with superhuman speed, resilience, durability and strength.
A solid first issue from steve orlando cements him firmly as the voice for this character. Starting june 2015 after convergence and the end of dcs new 52 branding, midnighter appeared in his second ongoing book, this time written by steve orlando and illustrated by aco. In orlandos first midnighter book, the fighterhero has broken up with the love of his life, apollo, and is dating with gusto. Starting out with my second favorite comic book character after shehulk, of course. The midnighter has the chance to not only be the icon for the lgbt community in mainstream books, but also be a very cool, intensely violent character within the dc universe. Midnighter has proven to be one of the laughoutloud funniest books, as well as one of the more emotionally weighty ones. Also sorry for being the obvious steve orlando fangirl i. Midnighter is best known as a member of the rogue superhero team the authority. Because of this most of his past seems to have been erased, midnighter is first. Its an awkward fitlike both versions of the new 52 constantinethe mainline plots seem to hem the character in but violence both do and dont quite seem to fit with the.
Midnighter is a fictional, comic bookbased superhero, best known as a member of the rogue superhero team, the authority. Character bio midnighter, alongside his future husband apollo, was part of a top secret stormwatch team created by the first weatherman, henry bendix. Gay pride month ends today, but dc comics is giving fans something to look forward to this fall. The greatest comicbook characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. Under wildstorm and dc he had a long lasting marriage to. As the first gay male character to headline a solo series at one of the big two publishers dc and marvel comics and one of only a handful of solo titles starring a queer lead, the character and the book still have an important place in the landscape of. Nobody but bendix himself knew of the teams existence.
This is ennis at his best, creating amazing highconcept stories. He is a clear batman figure and his husband apollo is a clear superman analogue, but with enough differences to keep things interesting. Gage and ilustrated by darick robertson, as a comic book character, which she was also implied to be the inspiration for the midnighter related. Midnight rider comic book as shown in the authority. The comic never gets too blistery or huffy about its own identity, and is one of the better books coming out of the cape market today. Midnighter to become first gay male superhero in comics midnighter and apollo to feature in comics first solo series for a gay male superhero goes into print by mainstream comic book. Gay superheroes are not uncommon in the comic book industry. Garth ennis first midnighter arc is an amazing story where hes blackmailed to go back in time to kill hitler.
Midnighter is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books first published by wildstorm and later dc comics once it absorbed the former. He is a clear batman figure and his husband apollo is a clear superman analogue, but with enough differences to keep things interesting as it happens there are 2 midnighter profiles on this one and the older one. The series is also known as midnighter volume 2 to differentiate itself from the character s previous series first published by wildstorm in 2006. Steve orlando promises punches and character growth in. This june dc comics launched 24 new titles, among them was the new midnighter ongoing series written by steve orlando. The first chapter in the allnew adventures of midnighter joins renowned writer. Jul 01, 2016 gay pride month ends today, but dc comics is giving fans something to look forward to this fall. Midnighter is a fictional, comic book based superhero, best known as a member of the rogue superhero team, the authority. Nov, 2015 heres my thoughts on the first 6 issues of dc comic s most notable supehero who is carrying his own title in a mainstream comic book universe that is a super powered cross between batman and the. Midnighter and apollo by dwayne turner and sal regla dc comics heroes, dc. Midnighter has had solo stories before but most fans know him as a core. Midnighter is the best portrayal of a gay superhero in.
In honor of the news that archie comics introduced its first openly gay character last. Midnighter, alongside his future husband apollo, was part of a top secret stormwatch team created by the first weatherman, henry bendix. His origins are unknown, but he was bioengineered to have enhanced abilities. Created by writer warren ellis and artist bryan hitch, he first appeared in stormwatch vol. The first comic book came out in 1933 and the comic book industry began in 1938. I did read the early the authority collected editions but nothing since then. Midnighter is a fictional comic book superhero, best known as a member of the rogue superhero team the authority. Its the first time that a comic book will headline a gay superhero, a stunning move forward for the lgbt community. Talking midnighter with series writer steve orlando the. Jun 03, 2015 a solid first issue from steve orlando cements him firmly as the voice for this character. Gay comic book readers and fanboys rejoice, midnighter has arrived or returned, depending on your perspective.
In honor of the news that archie comics introduced its first openly gay character. Steve orlando does an interesting job pairing a wildstorm character clearly into new 52 world with dick grayson and having midnighter adjust after his breakup with apollo. It was actually 12 issues though, not, sorry about that. After revolutionizing superhero comics two decades ago, apollo and.
Vaughan and drawn by darick robertson, this astounding issue. As the first gay male character to headline a solo series at one of the big two publishers dc and marvel comics and one of only a handful of solo titles starring a queer lead, the character and the book. Club favorite ongoing and serial comics of 2015, 121015 orlando stages this comic like a bond movie, brash and fastpaced. Jun 03, 2015 the first comic book came out in 1933 and the comic book industry began in 1938.
Midnighter authority wildstorm image comics character. See more ideas about midnighter and apollo, comics and comic books. I am excited to see where his story goes from here. In so doing midnighter became a member of the regular dc. Midnighter is a geneticallyengineered superhero, who has super healing. Midnighter and apollo might just have the realest romantic. Midnighter is a vigilante in the wildstorm universe. Following dcs rebirth relaunch, midnighter ended and was replaced by a midnighter and apollo.