Bunker (character)
| Bunker | |
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.jpg) Bunker from Teen Titans vol. 4, #1, artist Brett Booth | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Teen Titans vol. 4, #1 |
| Created by | Scott Lobdell (writer) Brett Booth (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Miguel Jose Barragan |
| Team affiliations | Teen Titans |
| Abilities | Energy Constructs |
Bunker is a fictional character, a gay comic book superhero of Mexican descent, published by DC Comics.[1] He first appeared in Teen Titans vol. 4, #1, and was created by Scott Lobdell and Brett Booth
Brett Booth said on his blog,
We wanted to show an interesting character whose homosexuality is part of him, not something that’s hidden. Sure they are gay people who you wouldn’t know are gay right off the bat, but there are others who are a more flamboyant, and we thought it would be nice to actually see them portrayed in comics. Did we go over the top, I don’t think so.[2]
In July 2012, Scott Lobdell revealed he was going to reveal Bunker's boyfriend, "who will be heading to the US from Mexico after coming out of a coma and learning that his boyfriend had run off to become a superhero".[3]
Fictional character biography
First appeared in Teen Titans vol. 4, #1, as a member of the Teen Titans (as part of the relaunched The New 52).[4]
Miguel Jose Barragan was raised in the small Mexican village called 'El Chilar'. Miguel grew up in a loving family and supportive community, and found acceptance as an openly gay teenager. When Miguel manifested the meta-human ability to create psionic energy constructs, the extroverted idealist sought out Red Robin in an attempt to become a full-fledged super-hero.
Miguel – who adopted the code-name “Bunker” – then became a target of N.O.W.H.E.R.E., a mysterious organization that was abducting super-powered youths for their own nefarious purposes. Red Robin made contact with Bunker, and soon organized a group of targeted teenagers into a meta-human resistance force known as the 'Teen Titans'. Together, they were able to liberate the living weapon known as Superboy and dismantle N.O.W.H.E.R.E.’s secret complex in the Antarctic.
In #23 he left the team for a short while.[5]
The Teen Titans series then concluded with #30 along with an annual in April 2014.[6] however the Series will be relaunched in July with a new issue 1. Written by Will Pfeifer and art by Kenneth Rocafort.[7]
In the annual,during an epilogue - Bunker is shown being funded by the Green Team to create the 'Spectacular Internationale'.[8]
Powers and abilities
Bunker has the ability to create energy constructs with his mind, often creating brick-like walls and pummeling fists. Using this at platforms, he can levitate himself and others.
Arsenal in Red Hood and the Outlaws (Vol 1 #16) said "This Bunker reminds me of me in a way. He acts like he doesn't take any of it too seriously. But a wall like that doesn't come out of thin air. He's got more going on than anyone gives him credit for. You watch-- he'll be in the Justice League before he's twenty."
Toys
He got a HeroClix figure in 2013 as part of the Teen Titans set.[9]
References
- ^ Melrose, Kevin (September 18, 2011). "DC's relaunched Teen Titans to debut gay teen superhero". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on April 28, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|deadurl=(help) - ^ Goellner, Caleb (18 September 2011). superhero/ "Openly Gay Superhero To Join DC's Relaunched 'Teen Titans'". comicsalliance.com. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Esposito, Joey (13 July 2012). "Comic-Con: DC New 52 Panel Recap". uk.ign.com. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ Johnston, Rich (June 13, 2011). "Scott Lobdell Talks Teen Titans to Bleeding Cool". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on April 28, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|deadurl=(help) - ^ Ashelford, James (3 September 2013). "Why I will miss Bunker (and why Titans won't)". alessthanreputablesource.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ Gerding, Stephen (16 January 16th, 2014). "DC Comics Cancels "Teen Titans" with Issue #30". comicbookresources.com. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Yehl, Joshua (8 April 2014). "DC Comics Will Relaunch Teen Titans in July". ign.com. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ "Teen Titans Annual #3 review". blogspot.co.uk. 7 May 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
{{cite web}}:|first=missing|last=(help) - ^ "DC HeroClix Teen Titans :Bunker". heroclix.com. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2014.