I do take like characters a bit more if they are puerto ricans. For the simple fact that they aint many around (Marvel/DC anyways). Also they usually dont last or simply just disappear. The Santerians (created by Joe Q) were an instant favorite of mine when they debuted in Daredevil: Father. Sadly, the characters havent been used since.
Re: Re: Re: A question about racism
Originally posted by ~The Wickerman~That's not the same thing at all.
That's a strange way to look at it IMO. To me saying:"I like Superman more than Luke Cage because he's white" is about the same as saying "I like Superman more than Luke Cage because he's not black".
There's a difference between identifying and discriminating, and liking certain characters for NOT being black is the latter.
I don't find it racist at all, and I tend to agree with what Bada, Avlon, and Smurph said. It's just easier to root for someone you can relate to personally, like Joe Louis or Muhammad Ali in boxing or Hank Aaron and Willie Mays in baseball. It's not that you don't appreciate the medium itself for it's own merits, it's just easier to become personally vested in the success of someone you share common ground with, particularly in a medium that has not always been inclusive or provided a respectful depiction of your particular demographic. Comics have come a long way since the old blaxploitation "Sweet Christmas" days, but still have a long way to go, as do we as a global community.
Originally posted by TricksterPriest
The proverbial avalanche has started.To be honest, I was a decent fan of Ben Grimm, the Thing, until I learned he was jewish. Then I started to like him more.
But skin color? Never really been a consideration for me.
and for the love of all things comics, please do not bring up that god damn quote. >_<
It's not like you asked Illa for Jew porn, or anything.
Originally posted by Darth Vicious
I do take like characters a bit more if they are puerto ricans. For the simple fact that they aint many around (Marvel/DC anyways). Also they usually dont last or simply just disappear. The Santerians (created by Joe Q) were an instant favorite of mine when they debuted in Daredevil: Father. Sadly, the characters havent been used since.
Puerto Rican Superheros name Santerians?
No racial stereotype there! 🙄
What's next?
Goyaman?
Oh. 😠
Originally posted by AvlonGoyaman?
Oh. 😠
As for Santeros while its true that we have our fair share in P.R, santeria is a "religion" that its practiced all over the Caribbean/South America. Taking it one step further, its origins are african.