Lanterns Introduces DC Universe's First Live-Action Vegan Superhero
Lanterns superhero John Stewart probably isn't what you picture when you think of a vegan.
Lanterns, a DC Universe series, has introduced its first live-action vegan superhero. This character is John Stewart (played by Aaron Pierre), one of the co-leads. John is known for being stoic, no-nonsense, and pragmatic. Interestingly, before becoming a Green Lantern, he was involved in secret assassinations for the U.S. Government, which may seem contradictory to strict veganism.
However, the vegan community might welcome him, as there's a public perception issue surrounding vegans. Traditionally, the public associates vegans with a certain stereotype: a young, white woman, a hippie, with great skin who is middle-to-upper class and always angry. But the introduction of John Stewart, an ex-Marine sniper-turned-gritty superhero, challenges this stereotype.
He is currently the most prominent vegan in adapted superhero media. Other examples of vegan superheroes include Karolina Dean from Runaways, Todd Ingram from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and Damian Wayne from Batman Incorporated.
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