Saturday 14 May 2022 12:34 AM Marvel announces it's introducing TWO new transgender superheroes in upcoming ... trends now
Marvel is bringing two new transgender characters into their universe with the upcoming debut of Escapade aka Shela Sexton and her partner in fighting crime, Morgan Red, in the company's Pride edition.
In announcing the new heroes, Marvel said in a statement that the pair's first adventure will be in a 'high-flying, yet intensely personal mission' on the mutant nation of Krakoa.
A press release says the duo 'tear through the Marvel Universe as professional thieves, stealing from criminal and corrupt organizations' until an event changes Escapade's life forever.
The concept was created by transgender writer Charlie Jane Anders who told Marvel's website that Escapade is a 'cool weirdo' with a 'profound loyalty to her friends.'
The artwork was created by British-based team Ro Stein and Ted Brandt.
Anders began her transition in 2001.
Escapade, shown here, is not a metaphor for being transgender, according to the creator
Escapade's partner in crime fighting, Morgan Red, grew up with our main hero and the writer says that the pair supported each other during their transitions
The artwork was created by British-based duo Ro Stein and Ted Brandt
Anders says that she is a huge Marvel Universe fan and that she sings the Spiderman theme song in the shower
Anders says: 'I wanted it to be super clear that being a mutant is not a metaphor for being trans, and vice versa.'
In the story, Escapade and Red have been friends since childhood and were there for each other as they transitioned. Anders says: 'I feel like we are all nothing without our relationships.'
Escapade's super power is that she can become a person who is standing close enough to her.
Whereas the literature around the release of comic doesn't mention a superpower for Red, he is described as 'tech-savvy' with 'a tool belt containing an arsenal of stolen tools and devices.'
A superpower for Red isn't mentioned in the Marvel literature around the comic but Red is described as being a tech wizard
A Marvel statement on the plot of the comic said that Escapade and Red: 'Tear through the Marvel Universe as professional thieves, stealing from criminal and corrupt organizations'
Anders says that despite the obvious benefits of Escapade's superpower, there are 'potential pitfalls' along the way
According to the creator: If you’re the mayor of New York and she gets close to you, she can
