Marvel Comics will be introducing an LGBTQ+ Captain America this summer! Aaron Fischer will debut in an upcoming miniseries, which is timed for Pride Month. Titled The United States of Captain America, the comic series is written by Christopher Cantwell (co-creator of Halt and Catch Fire), with art done by Dale Eaglesham. The series is meant to celebrate the character’s 80th anniversary.
I can't wait for you to meet Aaron Fischer! Working with @obazaldua has been a dream, and I'm beyond honored to introduce him into the Marvel Universe.
THE UNITED STATES OF CAPTAIN AMERICA comes out in June! Check out this @ArtofNickRobles cover!! 🏳️🌈💕🇺🇸 https://t.co/76qmxVCue9
— Josh Trujillo! 🏳️🌈 (@losthiskeysman) March 15, 2021
The miniseries will follow Steve Rogers as he teams up with other Captain America’s. This means we’ll see Bucky Barnes, Sam Wilson, and John Walker. The set on a mission to find Steve’s stolen shield and through this journey, they meet other people who have taken up the Captain America mantle. This means meeting Aaron Fischer, who is a new and openly gay character. The “Captain America of the Railways” comes from writer Joshua Trujillo and artist Jan Bazaldua.
Fischer is described as:
“A fearless teen who stepped up to protect fellow runaways and the unhoused.”
Trujillo commented:
“Aaron is inspired by heroes of the queer community: activists, leaders, and everyday folks pushing for a better life. He stands for the oppressed, and the forgotten. I hope his debut story resonates with readers, and helps inspire the next generation of heroes.”
Bazaldua had this to say about Aaron Fischer:
“I want to thank Editor Alanna Smith and Joshua Trujillo very much for asking me to create Aaron. I really enjoyed designing him, and as a transgender person, I am happy to be able to present an openly gay person who admires Captain America and fights against evil to help those who are almost invisible to society. While I was drawing him, I thought, well, Cap fights against super-powerful beings and saves the world almost always, but Aaron helps those who walk alone in the street with problems that they face every day. I hope people like the end result!”
The United States of Captain America debuts June 2nd!
Source: Movieweb
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