So, while queer fans haven't always been able to see themselves openly or equally represented on page and screen, there have always been heroes who embody qualities they love and identify with. They're flamboyant, rebellious, dramatic, often live dual lives and nearly always struggle to fit into "normal" society.
Really, superheroes in general have always made great gay icons. Batman's sexuality and historical campiness has been a subject of debate for decades, while the X-Men's themes of prejudice and otherness make them easy conduits for those who are marginalized in the real world. RELATED: 15 Characters You Never Knew Were In A Gay Relationshipīecause of a persistent lack of representation across all media, LGBTQ+ geeks often have to make do with whatever they can find in terms of icons. Right Click the Image > Copy Image URL > (when posting) Paste the Image URL surrounded by img/img tag. Use the search command (CTRL+F) for an easier way of searching a particular hero. But, gay icons can also be men - camp or butch, straight or gay - and for the female members of the LGBTQ+ community, gay icons often take the shape of strong, capable women - gay, straight or otherwise - who defy traditional gender norms. As much as possible, use this DotA icons when posting DotA replays (para mas maganda tignan) or use it as an emoticon when posting here in the forums. Even to this day, being a "Friend of Dorothy" is recognizable code for gay men. The queen of them all, Judy Garland, embodies everything traditionally associated with the label - beauty and poise on the surface masking a broiling sadness within. What makes someone a gay icon? Well for starters, being a woman helps, and usually a heterosexual one at that.
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