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fictionalredheads:Batgirl by *potatofarmgirl

fictionalredheads:

Batgirl by *potatofarmgirl

Transgender character in Batgirl comic book

Transgender character in Batgirl comic book:

thegrimsqueaker:

gailsimone:

rugbylovesnerds:

gailsimone:

butlertotheprotomen:

gailsimone:

sam-saturday:

I think it’s great that DC is revealing this character to be transgender. But I find it curious that they also decided to make her bisexual. I can’t help having cynical thoughts like “they want to have a pretty lady kiss another pretty lady,” or “they didn’t want to commit to saying her sexual orientation is straight.” Hopefully I’m wrong. I’d love to hear from the writer as to why they chose to do it this way. 

Thank you for this note!

Okay, I think I understand your concern, unless there’s an element I am missing by being on the outside, so to speak. And I understand the concern about having women kiss for the (straight) male gaze, certainly.

But so far, we have only seen Alysia date a boy.

And I think I’m missing some context on the last bit, why would we be afraid to commit to having her be straight?

I am sure there’s an element here I don’t understand and I hope you don”t mind elaborating a bit further?

It would be much appreciated!

LOVE SEEING SOME BIPHOBIA ON MY DASH

I honestly thought I was missing something. I read the note a bunch of times.

Alysia is bi because the rest of the cast has long been established as straight and in the year 2013 I don’t want to write any more books where the entire cast is straight.

I think the first commenter’s concern (and someone please correct me if I’m wrong) is that by not making this particular character straight, there is some level of discomfort with her gender?

None whatsoever.

I’m so confused now. How would being bisexual have any impact at all on someone’s gender identity?

Or are we confusing sexuality and gender identity again? Because that really isn’t cool, guys.

That is why I don’t understand the OP’s comment. I don’t get it.

Supergirls Like Us: Batgirl's Alysia Yeoh is Trans!

Supergirls Like Us: Batgirl's Alysia Yeoh is Trans!:

meyllendjneres:

I wrote another article for Autostraddle!  It’s about a prominent secondary character (and bisexual woman of color) in the DC universe coming out as trans!  So if you like trans woc representation in media, comic books, Batgirl, or just reading things by me, check this out!

I really found this article very moving, I hope you guys take a moment and check it out.

are you going to be at supernova on sunday?

I will be there for sure!

THANK YOU FOR THE TRANS REPRESENTATIONI FUCKING LOVE YOU

I FUCKING LOVE YOU MORE!

It’s true!  :)

Hi! I was wondering if you were going to be at Denver Comic Con again this year? It was so wonderful to see you there last year, but I didn't have anything for you to sign. If you're going again, I was hoping to have you sign my copy of Batgirl #16.

Sadly, I will not this year. I loved it there last year, it is a show I will always remember and they did invite me, but it clashed with a previous engagement. I am sorry!

Transgender character in Batgirl comic book

Transgender character in Batgirl comic book:

rugbylovesnerds:

gailsimone:

butlertotheprotomen:

gailsimone:

sam-saturday:

I think it’s great that DC is revealing this character to be transgender. But I find it curious that they also decided to make her bisexual. I can’t help having cynical thoughts like “they want to have a pretty lady kiss another pretty lady,” or “they didn’t want to commit to saying her sexual orientation is straight.” Hopefully I’m wrong. I’d love to hear from the writer as to why they chose to do it this way. 

Thank you for this note!

Okay, I think I understand your concern, unless there’s an element I am missing by being on the outside, so to speak. And I understand the concern about having women kiss for the (straight) male gaze, certainly.

But so far, we have only seen Alysia date a boy.

And I think I’m missing some context on the last bit, why would we be afraid to commit to having her be straight?

I am sure there’s an element here I don’t understand and I hope you don”t mind elaborating a bit further?

It would be much appreciated!

LOVE SEEING SOME BIPHOBIA ON MY DASH

I honestly thought I was missing something. I read the note a bunch of times.

Alysia is bi because the rest of the cast has long been established as straight and in the year 2013 I don’t want to write any more books where the entire cast is straight.

I think the first commenter’s concern (and someone please correct me if I’m wrong) is that by not making this particular character straight, there is some level of discomfort with her gender?

None whatsoever.

This made me laugh so dang hard.

This made me laugh so dang hard.

princesadesencanto:Disney Baby | via Facebook em...

princesadesencanto:

Disney Baby | via Facebook em @weheartit.com - http://whrt.it/YMc8W2

I love this so much.

madfrieza:An old photo I found of me as Ragdoll, 2011; photo...

madfrieza:

An old photo I found of me as Ragdoll, 2011; photo by Pinin!

WHAT IS HAPPENING. WHERE IS HIS SPINE?

Amazing!