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10 male comic book characters who broke negative stereotypes

By Mark Lynch

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: A Superman costume from the 2013 Man of Steel film worn by Henry Cavill and designed by Michael Wilkinson and James Acheson is on display at the DC Comics Exhibition: Dawn Of Super Heroes at the O2 Arena on February 22, 2018 in London, England. The exhibition, which opens on February 23rd, features 45 original costumes, models and props used in DC Comics productions including the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman films. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: A Superman costume from the 2013 Man of Steel film worn by Henry Cavill and designed by Michael Wilkinson and James Acheson is on display at the DC Comics Exhibition: Dawn Of Super Heroes at the O2 Arena on February 22, 2018 in London, England. The exhibition, which opens on February 23rd, features 45 original costumes, models and props used in DC Comics productions including the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman films. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) /
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3. Booster Gold

What this comic book character showed us: Being a hero is more important than being the guy

Booster Gold is looked at by many as a fool because he jokes a lot and doesn’t seem to take things seriously. But the people closest to him know that this isn’t true.

Michael Carter doesn’t mind letting people think that he’s an irresponsible idiot. There have even been a few occasions where he’s had to play up the role (much to his chagrin) to keep the future from changing or imploding in on itself. During the comic book series 52 Pick Up, he turned down his Justice League membership. Booster saw how it would change the future. When Batman asked him why he was doing it, he simply said that he was living up to his expectations.

It takes a special kind of person to give up something they love – even more to do it and keep your reason to yourself. Booster wanted to be part of the team, but not at the expense of others.

Eventually, Batman found out that Booster was playing the fool, learning that he tried to stop Joker from paralyzing Barbara Gordon and ended up being tortured in the process. After Batman found out, Booster gained his respect – something that’s not easily given.

Had Booster been the person everyone assumes he is, he couldn’t be the great hero he actually is.

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