How gay is Superman?

**D Mac** · 06-23-2006, 03:12 AM

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Mag Asks 'How Gay Is Superman?'
By JAKE TAPPER
ABCNews.com
(June 20) � He's clearly into fitness, and splashy summer colors.

The new film about the Man of Steel, "Superman Returns" -- which comes out, er, on June 28 -- is being advertised on Logo, the gay and lesbian cable TV channel. Now, the gay magazine, The Advocate, is asking "How Gay Is Superman?"

The Advocate isn't really questioning whether Brandon Routh's 'Superman' is gay, but making the analogy that his secret life relates to those of gays and lesbians.

Executives from Warner Bros. are not happy with the 'Brokeback'-esque publicity the article has generated.

Director Bryan Singer, who is gay, says Superman 'is probably the most heterosexual character in any movie I've ever made.'

The film and character has also drawn parallels to the portrayal of Jesus Christ.

A 2002 issue of the Journal of Religion and Film alleges 20 Superman-Jesus parallels.

06-23-2006, 03:12 AM	#1
D Mac Posts: 21,603	How gay is Superman? http://news.aol.com/entertainment/mo...20065209990001 Mag Asks 'How Gay Is Superman?' By JAKE TAPPER ABCNews.com (June 20) � He's clearly into fitness, and splashy summer colors. The new film about the Man of Steel, "Superman Returns" -- which comes out, er, on June 28 -- is being advertised on Logo, the gay and lesbian cable TV channel. Now, the gay magazine, The Advocate, is asking "How Gay Is Superman?" The Advocate isn't really questioning whether Brandon Routh's 'Superman' is gay, but making the analogy that his secret life relates to those of gays and lesbians. Executives from Warner Bros. are not happy with the 'Brokeback'-esque publicity the article has generated. Director Bryan Singer, who is gay, says Superman 'is probably the most heterosexual character in any movie I've ever made.' The film and character has also drawn parallels to the portrayal of Jesus Christ. A 2002 issue of the Journal of Religion and Film alleges 20 Superman-Jesus parallels.