DC Character ‘King Shark’ is a Bisexual Superhero
DC’s bisexual hero, King Shark, is hitting the big screen in the The Suicide Squad’s most recent film. The American superhero team, the Suicide Squad, released their second film on August 5 to be streamed via HBO Max and in theaters to view IRL.
There have been many renditions of King Shark over the years, whether they be in print, tv series, movies, and now, live action. The bisexual king has changed characteristics and even story lines over the years. The Suicide Squad version of King Shark is voiced by Sylvester Stallone. His character can be seen in the trailer speaking in short, Groot-like sentences, goofing around with fellow team members, and, of course, ripping enemies limb from limb. He follows suit with the rest of squad members whose morals are dynamic throughout the story line, starting off on the opposite side, but eventually being coerced into protecting the greater good and joining the squad.
His origin story, on the other hand, is what has queers screaming with excitement. This DC queer legend is known for his relationship with John Constantine, another bisexual character from the DC Universe, but more specifically the animated film Justice League Dark: Apokolips War.
King Shark had a cameo confirming his sexuality. It included characters Constantine and Raven to be depicted in an underground fight club where Constantine is struck with embarrassment and quite frightened, visibly shaken, noting that his ex is currently facing them. Raven sees Harley Quinn looking in their direction and condescendingly says to King Shark: ”You and Harley? Gross.” where Constantine then replies “Do I look mad?” immediately after, the cartoon cuts to King Shark standing beside Harley. He then sports a shit-eating grin, showing off his man-eating dagger teeth, before suggestively winking at his former lover.
If King Shark isn’t canonically gay in this film I don’t want it https://t.co/25rZoVHnKZ pic.twitter.com/oMnax2i87H
— Dan ☃️ (@fisherboy656) August 22, 2020
Nevertheless, the LGBTQ community is stoked their man-eating King is able to hit the big screens. Fans have also taken to Twitter to share their opinions on the superhero’s sexuality and gush over his queerness.
Wait. So does this mean all versions of King Shark are gay? pic.twitter.com/yEFOVC4zlP
— Naja The Necromancer (formerly Dumb_Smartie) (@foxmetro) May 6, 2020
just gonna say it, 2icide Squad is really missing out by not using King Shark's jacked gay crop top design pic.twitter.com/hUYSWsAvEP
— the anal lube fracas (@makzmarie) March 27, 2021
Watch the trailer for The Suicide Squad below, and see Shark King in action!
Cover image: CapnCaprisun Twiter user Shark King Art
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