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WARNING : Potential Spoilers forSuicide Squad : down Arkham Asylum#1 !
Justice League Dark : Apokolips Warbroke the cyberspace when it revealed John Constantine andKing Sharkhad been in a relationship together , and recent developments in a risible preliminary toSuicide Squad : Kill the Justice Leagueprovide further confirmation of Nanaue ’s status as a gay ikon within the DC Universe .
Suicide Squad : Kill Arkham Asylum#1 , write by John Layman and illustrated by Jesus Hervas , serves as a five - issue comic serial prequel to Rocksteady’sSuicide Squad : Kill the Justice Leaguevideo game .
In the unveiling installation , Amanda Waller guides Commissioner James Gordon through the recently reconstructed Arkham Asylum , accompany by various inmates , including King Shark and Victor Zsasz . During the tour , a conversation between Nanaue and Zsasz leads to a misunderstanding that unmistakably confirms King Shark ’s rum identity within the Arkhamverse canyon .
Sorry, Zsasz. King Shark Confirms That He Likes Men… Just Not Human Men
As they are being see to their cell , Zsasz attempt to intimidate King Shark , although most of these terror and insults sail over Nanaue ’s head . At one occasion , Zsasz remarks , “ I ca n’t wait to get a chance to vex you , ” intending to convey his desire to harm King Shark . However , Nanaue misinterprets Zsasz ’s remark , assume that the other man is propositioning him for sex . Politely decline , Nanaue specifies that he is not interested before clarifying , “ Humans , I mean . ” Thus , the implication is that King Shark does date men , just not human men(John Constainte excluded , obviously ) .
Suicide Squad : Kill Arkham Asylummarks the third important instance in DC medium where King Shark ’s oddity has been heavy implied . The initial revelation occurred in the animated filmJustice League Dark : Apokolips War , which had a subplot that unveiled John Constantine ’s retiring romantic involvement with King Shark . The 2nd hint came subtly inHarley Quinnseason 3 , episode 5 , " It ’s A Swamp affair , " where Constantine is depicted drunkenly sprawled on a bar floor tire a shirt acquit the phrase , " I tank THE SHARK , " referencing theApokolips War revelation .
Half of Kill the Justice League’s Playable Heroes Are Queer
With DC having hint at King Shark ’s queerness in animated moving picture , telly show , and now comic , it seems the ship’s company is steadfast in its characterization of this look of Nanaue ’s identity . It will be intriguing to see if this is further research inSuicide Squad : stamp out the Justice League , especially consider that the modish confirmation regarding Nanaue ’s sexuality came from the biz ’s comic overture . WithKing Shark’sconfirmed queerness in this universe , coupled with Harley Quinn ’s androgyny across DC canyon , half ofSuicide Squad : bolt down the Justice League’splayable Hero are odd , marking a significant milepost for diversity in DC .
Suicide Squad : Kill Arkham Asylum # 1is available now from DC Comics !
SUICIDE SQUAD : KILL ARKHAM ASYLUM # 1 ( 2024 )
