6 LGBT Superheroes We Want To See In The DC Extended Universe

We're holding out for a hero.
From: NewNowNext

 This week, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hits theaters, and launches the “DC Extended Universe,” a slate of superhero films that share continuity and characters.

With so many DC films in the pipeline, we’re excited over the possibility that some of these caped crusaders will be LGBT characters.

Here’s our shortlist of queer characters we’d like to see join the DC Extended Universe.

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Midnighter

 Originally conceived by Warren Ellis as a more extreme analogue to Batman, this brutal gay antihero has developed a flirtatious camaraderie with super-dreamy Dick Grayson (a.k.a. the original Robin).

The Walking Dead’s Austin Nichols has the good looks and enough of a wicked twinkle in his eyes to take on the role of Midnighter. Bonus points if Kellan Lutz shows up as Midnighter’s sunny counterpart—and ex-boyfriend—Apollo!