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Supergay: A Queer Analysis Of The Cw’S "Supergirl", Anna Degalan
Supergay: A Queer Analysis Of The Cw’S "Supergirl", Anna Degalan
Ray Browne Conference on Cultural and Critical Studies
An analysis of queer representation and allusions in superhero narratives has been a subject for debate in the both the queer and feminist fields. Throughout history, many scholars have focused on the storyline of superheroes who have “come out” as part of the LGBTQA+ community in comics and in media. However, my paper addresses how a presumed heterosexual character’s introduction into the community as a superhero can be seen as a direct retelling of a queer “coming out” experience in the CW’s show Supergirl (2015). I will discuss Kara Zor-El Danvers’ “coming out” story as Supergirl, as well as how …