In 1982, Camelot 3000 Broke Barriers with Its Portrayal of a Trans Character

[stephaniec]

In 1982, Camelot 3000 Broke Barriers with Its Portrayal of a Trans Character

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/sci-fi-fantasy/camelot-3000-then-and-now-with-a-transgender-character/

Barns And Noble/by Corrina Lawson/ September 2, 2015 at 4:00 pm

"When it was first published in 1982, DC Comics' Camelot 3000 was already notable for a number of reasons—it was the first maxi-series; the first printed on Baxter paper; it featured not superheroes, but ancient knights awakened from slumber; it was British artist Brian Bolland's first major work in the U.S.; and, of course, it was a success, leading to the publication of more maxi-series.

Today, parts of it seem dated, especially the very 1980s costume designs (and the women's haircuts). The storytelling is straightforward, fast-paced, and fun, but lacking some of the depth we've come to expect from modern 12-part stories, but there is one story element that is absolutely relevant to today's readers: one of the lead characters is a trans man, and not only that, his story's end is a happy one

[HoneyStrums]

If they was trying to think of in some way what it must be like to exsperience ones gender for the perspective of a body that doesnt match. then i think tis still an "ok" represent.

Given that some trans, pospone transitioning, slow down transitioning and opt to not transition to accomadate their partener.

NOTE: When all I knew was that one of that group was in the wrong body, when looking at the group shot I saw what I learned to be tristans new body, and was like THATs THE ONE. How I could do this I have No Idea.

But I dont know, The fact tristan accepted their body, Is still for the most part the less common result. So still although not entirley negative, and still apropriate (I believe), I dont see this as that helpfull, on grounds that if they can do it so can we? Nope not all an most cant.