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Title: In 1982, Camelot 3000 Broke Barriers with Its Portrayal of a Trans Character
Post by: stephaniec on September 02, 2015, 05:23:23 PM
Post by: stephaniec on September 02, 2015, 05:23:23 PM
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
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
Title: Re: In 1982, Camelot 3000 Broke Barriers with Its Portrayal of a Trans Character
Post by: HoneyStrums on September 02, 2015, 05:44:00 PM
Post by: HoneyStrums on September 02, 2015, 05:44:00 PM
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.
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.