Batman, Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Marc Tyler Nobleman, and Don't Say Gay
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background on Marc Tyler Nobleman
The "Don't Say Gay" Incident
Nobleman's Response
Introduction
Marc Tyler Nobleman is the author of a book about the creation of Batman. His work has revealed new information about Batman's history. However, Nobleman ran into controversy when using the word "gay" during school visits. This article will provide background on Nobleman, discuss the "Don't Say Gay" incident, and detail Nobleman's response.
Background on Marc Tyler Nobleman
Marc Tyler Nobleman is an author who has written various books for young readers. One of his most notable works is Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman. This book helped change the credit line for Batman to include Bill Finger as a co-creator alongside Bob Kane. Nobleman's research also inspired the Hulu documentary Batman & Bill.
Nobleman often speaks at schools about the creation of Batman and the story behind his books. He frequently mentions Bill Finger's role as an uncredited co-creator of Batman.
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The "Don't Say Gay" Incident
During talks at schools, Nobleman uses the word "gay" when describing Bill Finger’s son. After a recent talk at a school in Georgia, Nobleman was told not to use the word "gay" in future presentations.
A similar incident occurred again during a talk in Texas, where Nobleman was instructed again not to say "gay." These incidents gained national attention as part of the "Don't Say Gay" movement to restrict discussion of LGBTQ topics in schools.
Nobleman's Response
In response to being told not to say "gay," Nobleman has continued to use the word in his presentations about Batman's history. He argues that using the word "gay" is important to accurately portray Bill Finger's son’s life and Bill’s contributions to Batman.
Nobleman has spoken out about these incidents, arguing that not saying "gay" erases an aspect of Bill Finger's son’s identity. He believes students should have access to factual information about the lives of historical figures.
Marc Tyler Nobleman's work explores the forgotten history of Bill Finger's role in creating Batman. His research has provided new insights into Batman's origins. However, Nobleman faced backlash for saying "gay" when describing Bill Finger's son, Fred’s sexual orientation. Despite these objections, Nobleman has continued using the word "gay" in his talks to accurately represent Fred’s identity as it is an important part of the story. This controversy reflects larger debates about discussing LGBTQ topics in schools.
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