Green Arrow's Son Connor Hawke Comes Out as Asexual in DC Pride

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Before DC Pride 2022 hits shelves, fans are getting a glimpse at a story that will involve Green Arrow's son, Connor Hawke, officially coming out as asexual. In an interview with Them, fans got a first look at «Think of Me», a story set to be featured in the latest DC Pride anthology. Written by an all-ace creative team, the story is set to be a landmark moment for the character and a big step in asexual representation.

Connor Hawke was created by Kelley Puckett and Jim Aparo, and first appeared in Green Arrow #0. The illegitimate son of Oliver Queen, Connor stepped in to replace his father after Oliver's apparent death in Green Arrow #101. Connor Hawke recently in the pages of Detective Comics and has played a large role in the current Robin series. During his brief tenure, there were fans who toyed with the notion that Connor was, in fact, asexual due to his tendency to avoid sexual pursuits.

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Now, DC finally confirms fans' suspicions and provides some long overdue characterization. Online LGBTQ+ magazine Them reported that the upcoming DC Pride 2022 will include an 8-page story starring Connor. From an all-asexual creative team consisting of Ro Stein, Ted Brandt, and Frank Cvetkovic, «Think of Me» features Hawke disrupting "a villain’s nefarious mind control scheme, all while composing a coming-out letter to his mother". Brandt emphasized the importance of an all-ace team saying “It really felt like it was a personal story for all of us on some level”.

Connor coming out as asexual is a creative decision that many fans of the character will likely get on board with. The hero has often exhibited little interest in sexual contact and is