21 Comic Book Characters Who Should Come Out of the Closet — Part Two

Multiple Man (Jamie Madrox)

This rogue member of X-Factor (the X-Men off-shoot, not the Simon Cowell American Idol knock-off) is a mutant with the ability to create instant duplicates or "dupes" of himself. Think Michael Keaton in 'Multiplicity', only funnier.

Anyway, the dupes often exhibit the most predominant trait when created / separated from the original. Some will fall in love with a girl but the original won't have that love for her, same goes for dupes that display bisexual or gay tendencies. Still, the idea that these dupes have those feelings at all indicates they exist within the original. Of course, this has been an argument or theory of many sexologists - that all humans have traces of  sexual attraction of both genders.

The Engineer (Angela Spica, The Authority)

The Brooklyn-born scientist replaced her blood with liquid machinery / nanotechnology given to her by the previous Engineer. Spica had an open on/off relationship with the God of Cities, Jack Hawksmoor, had slept with The Doctor Jeroen Thornedike, and had a brief but passionate affair with Captain Atom. She was also sexually assaulted during her school-age years by Renegade Doctor and later had a lesbian experience while in college. Sure, we could chalk that up to experimentation, but bisexuals have more fun.

Booster Gold (michael carter)

In the 25th Century, the star quarterback of Gotham University turned all Ben Stiller in 'Night at the Museum' becoming a night watchman at the Metropolis Space Museum. There, he pulls together components for a powerful suit from one of the exhibits so he can travel back in time to become a rich and famous superhero.

Many consider him to be a shameless self-promoter; a narcissist who ironically does battle with himself and his lineage for stealing the spotlight. Though, we do find out he had a son with his wife, he does, however, develop a very tight relationship with Blue Beetle that goes beyond... ugh, bromance.

Electro (Maxwell Dillon)

The electrifying enemy of Spider-Man and Daredevil gained the ability to control electricity after being struck by lightning while working on a power line. His family moved a lot, which led him to be reclusive. His father abandoned he and his mother, who subsequently became overprotective over him as he grew into adulthood.

Maxwell was married to a woman known as Norma Lynn, who eventually left him. Developing a personality that was both selfish and arrogant, others had trouble requesting Maxwell's services or favors without him demanding something in return.

Many have considered him a glorified blue collar thief as opposed to a psychopath. Regardless,we've never seen a character die and come back to life more times than this guy. His persistence is admirable seeing how many battles he's lost; some would say he's obsessed with Spider-Man. How obsessive? In Marvel Knights a shape changing mutant hooker named Yekaterina implied Electro requested she take on the form of Spider-Man. Electro has also been quoted as saying that 'prison brought out a new side to him'.

The Creeper (Jack Ryder)

Jack Ryder is a former Gotham City television talk show host fired due to his outspoken nature. He has two varying origin stories, the first of which indicates a scientist implanted a device that gave him his abilities, but the revised origin took it a step further - revealing that the implanted devices caused him to have split personalities that detest each other.

The Creeper reveals himself to be a masochist and likes to shock his enemies with his flamboyant mannerisms. Meanwhile Ryder has a borderline hatred of female affection and immediately takes his male coworker up on his offer to buy an apartment together.

Self-loathing? Closeted Jack Ryder vs. Out-and-Proud Creeper? Sure, he once hooked up with Batman's girl, Vicki Vale, but who hasn't.