Transgender characters are still a rarity in superhero comics but hopefully this is changing. Just last month, each of The Big Two featured comics in which a transgender character comes out.
I’m thoroughly enjoying Matt Fraction’s run on FF. It’s a fun, offbeat book with a lot going for it. Mike Allred’s art and a Fraction written She-Hulk both stand out, but it’s Mik, Korr, Turg, and Tong that really steal the show.
As if I didn’t dig these four little Moloids enough, this touching scene graced the pages of FF#6.
This isn’t the first time Fraction’s FF has proved to be progressive. Back in FF #4, we were treated to Turg’s explanation of what a date is for.
But Marvel’s not alone. Here’s a scene from last month’s Batgirl #19, written by Gail Simone with art by Daniel Sampere and Vicente Cifuentes.
Simone also has plans to introduce a trans hero in another mainstream title she’s writing (my guess is The Movement).
Here’s hoping that this is a trend that continues.
Journey Into Awesome 
I thought Fraction did it better. Mostly because it was absolutely adorable.
It really is adorable! It’s impressive how much emotion Fraction and Allred managed to cram into that one page. It’s both hilarious and touching.
That three panel spread was so smartly laid out. I like the perspective shift they use as the Moloids come marching through.