Marvel to introduce gay teen Captain America as part of 80th anniversary celebrations
Earlier this month Marvel announced that it is set to celebrate 80 years of the Star-Spangled Avenger with the new limited series
The United States of Captain America, and now the publisher has revealed that the series will also see the introduction of a brand new Cap in gay teenager Aaron Fischer.
The newest LGBTQ+ hero of the Marvel universe, Aaron is described as the Captain America of the Railways, and “a fearless teen who stepped up to protect fellow runaways and the unhoused.”
“Aaron is inspired by heroes of the queer community: activists, leaders, and everyday folks pushing for a better life,” writer Joshua Trujillo explained. “He stands for the oppressed, and the forgotten. I hope his debut story resonates with readers, and helps inspire the next generation of heroes.”