When it comes to LGBTQ+ representation, the DC TV series are full of great examples. Especially in the Arrowverse, queer fans can find superheroes to whom they can relate when it comes to their gender and sexual identity. Some of these LGBTQ+ characters aren't main characters, while others lead the show, but all of them show a healthy approach to their identities.

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Whether it is because their stories revolve around their gender and sexuality and the struggle that comes from this or because they're just superheroes that happen to be gay, these characters expand on the Arrowverse diversity. Their presence in the Arrowverse shows provides a positive example for queer members in the fandom.

10 David Singh Is A Gay Police Captain

Captain Singh in the flash talking to joe

Chief David Singh is Barry Allen's boss in the first seasons of The Flash. He's a serious police captain who has a hard time dealing with Barry's tardiness, but he also appreciates and cares for his employees at the Central City Police Department. More often than not, it's obvious that his hard exterior is a way of coping with the reality of his job.

David Singh isn't a major character in The Flash, but he's a constant presence around Team Flash. Something interesting about him is that he's a gay man. Considering that he's the greatest authority in the Central City Police Department, he's a great example of a successful LGBTQ+ character.

9 Kelly Olsen Is A Proud Lesbian Army Veteran

Kelly Olsen from supergirl smiling

A U.S. Army veteran and a psychologist specializing in trauma, Kelly Olsen was one of the last members of the Super Friends to join the team in Supergirl. Just like her older brother, James Olsen, Kelly is all about social justice. This is why, soon after arriving in National City, she took the mantle of Guardian and vowed to protect those in need.

A lesbian from the beginning, Kelly was engaged to an unnamed sergeant in the Army before moving to National City. Unfortunately, the woman died during a patrol, leaving Kelly heartbroken. Luckily, she then met Alex, who helped her heal and with whom she adopted a child. Their story is a beautiful example of a same-sex family striving for happiness.

8 Anissa Pierce Is An Openly Lesbian Vigilante

Anissa Pierce standing in the police station in Black Lightning

Anissa Pierce is Jefferson Pierce's daughter. She's a meta-human who can control her own body density, which grants her superhuman strength and invulnerability. Alongside her wife, Grace Choi, Anissa fights with Team Black Lighting to protect Freeland.

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Also known as Thunder, Anissa is the first black openly lesbian superhero in the Arrowverse followed by Ryan Wilder, who joined the Arrowverse later. Instead of getting a dramatic arc about her coming out, Anissa is already openly gay when the show starts, and she's very explicit about it. Because of this, critics consider her a basic example of normalized queer black female representation.

7 Curtis Holt Is A Gay Tech Genius With A Bronze Medal

Curtis Holt from Arrow

An Olympic athlete and a tech genius, Curtis Holt is one of the many vigilantes that worked with Arrow. Under the moniker Mr. Terrific, he fought alongside Team Arrow until he moved to Washington DC. However, he remained as a supporter and friend for the superhero.

In addition to being a genius and even having a Bronze medal, Curtis is a kind and caring man with a perfectly tuned moral compass. Although his homosexuality is not explored as a major topic, he's featured as a happy married man to Nick Anastas. Curtis and Nick's relationship is a good example of casual gay representation in media.

6 Charlie Is A Genderqueer & Pansexual Character

Charlie, former member of the Legends of Tomorrow and lead singer of The Smells

Originally named Clotho, Charlie is a former member of the Legends of Tomorrow. She's one of the three Fates who loomed the Loom of Fate, which she destroyed seeking to give humans control over their own destiny. Of course, she wasn't human at the beginning, but a Greek deity. However, after the Loom was destroyed, she became a regular person.

Charlie wasn't born and raised in the gender binary, so her character has been confirmed to be genderqueer. In addition to this, she's pansexual, which means gender isn't relevant for her to feel attraction. So far, she's the only character in the Arrowverse to check these two boxes, but hopefully, more representation is on the way.

5 Nia Nal Is The First Trans Superhero On The Arrowverse

nia nal in supergirl sitting on her desk

Nia Nal, also known as Dreamer, is a half-human, half-Naltorian who works with Kara at CatCo while also helping Supergirl to stop The Children of Liberty, a violent and extremely radical anti-alien group. In addition to being the funniest Super Friend, Nia Nal is the Arrowverse's first transgender superhero.

Nia is an excellent example of good representation on TV. She has to stand her ground not only as a half-alien, but also as a trans woman, and she's also constantly trying to protect people in vulnerable situations. Her character teaches the audience to live in harmony with others despite their differences and to embrace who they are. After all, “the greatest gift we can give each other is our authentic selves.”

4 Alex Danvers Is A Fearless Lesbian Superhero

Alex Danvers in Supergirl

Alex Danvers is Kara Danvers' sister and second on command in battle. She's a smart, stubborn, and brave woman who has been close to Supergirl since she first arrived on Earth. At the beginning of Supergirl, she works as an agent of the D.E.O., but eventually, she became a vigilante named Sentinel.

One of Alex's main arcs on the show features her as she explores her sexuality as a lesbian. After meeting the openly lesbian detective Maggie Sawyer in the second season, Alex develops feelings for her. Although this scares her, she soon accepts her own sexuality with her loved ones' help. Alex's story is about embracing one's sexuality to be happy.

3 Sara Lance Is A Fierce Bisexual & A Fearless Leader

Legends of Tomorrow Sara Lance

After training to be an assassin in Nanda Parbat, Sara Lance became the Black Canary and was a member of team arrow for a while. After her death and resurrection in the Lazurus Pit, Sara took the White Canary moniker and joined the DC's Legends of Tomorrow. Eventually, she became their captain. A funny but fierce woman, she's one of the Arrowverse's most fearless fighters and the most loyal teammate out there.

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Sara Lance is an openly bisexual woman, so throughout her time in the Arrowverse, she has been romantically involved with both men and women. She was known to be a player for some time, but everything changed when she settled down with her teammate, Ava Sharpe. Together, they're one of the most beloved couples in the Arrowverse.

2 Ryan Wilder Is The First POC Queer Woman Leading Her Own Show

Batwoman - Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder

After Kate Kane went missing, Ryan Wilder, a homeless woman living in her car, found the bat suit and assumed the Batwoman's mantle. Although fans were skeptical about Ryan's new role, she definitely delivered. It has been a whole year since Ryan became Batwoman, and fans have loved to see her go from a withdrawn woman to a trustful leader for the Bat Team.

Just like Batwoman in the comics, Ryan Wilder is a lesbian, and her sexuality is openly explored in the series. Recently, her enemies-to-friends-to-lovers arc with Sophie Moore reached a milestone as they kissed for the first time. Ryan is the first lesbian African American superhero to lead her own show. Having her date another POC woman shows the Arrowverse's interest in positive representation on their shows.

1 John Constantine Is One Of The First Gay Characters In The DC Multiverse

Legends of Tomorrow John Constantine

More often an antihero than a hero, John Constantine is a warlock, demonologist, and expert on the dark arts. He's a cynical man, sometimes snarky and sometimes bitter due to several traumas coming from his job. Constantine spent some time as a member of the Legends of Tomorrow. However, he betrayed them to get his powers back and eventually left them to follow his own path.

Constantine is one of DC's most popular characters, both on TV and in the comics. Given this, his bisexuality, first established in 1992, is a crucial turning point in queer representation. By showing Constantine romantically involved with women and men, the Arrowverse is fighting bisexual erasure on mainstream media one day at a time.

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