He began as a railroad engineer who discovered a magic green lamp, which turned him into a power ring-wielding superhero called Green Lantern.
What’s more, Earth 2 writer James Robinson told the Advocate that the book will feature a diverse cast that includes at least one more gay character to be revealed down the road.įirst introduced in 1940, the Alan Scott character has experienced one of the more complicated histories in comic books, and that’s saying something. After weeks of speculation, DC Comics confirmed today that the iconic superhero they would reveal as gay is none other than the original Green Lantern, Alan Scott, who will be seen kissing his boyfriend in next week’s issue of Earth 2.
