Though intended by Byrne to be gay from the beginning, Northstar's homosexuality was only hinted at during Byrne's tenure on the book. In 1985, after issue No.*28 of Alpha Flight, Byrne swapped books with Bill Mantlo, writer of The Incredible Hulk. According to Byrne, he discussed his ideas with editor-in-chief Jim Shooter ahead of time, but once Byrne was on the book, Shooter objected to them.
Though intended by Byrne to be gay from the beginning, Northstar's homosexuality was only hinted at during Byrne's tenure on the book.
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gay
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beginning
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Northstar
Northstar
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nsubj:pass
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homosexuality
homosexuality
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aux:pass
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only
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In 1985, after issue No.*28 of Alpha Flight, Byrne swapped books with Bill Mantlo, writer of The Incredible Hulk.
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1985
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No.*28
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swap
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books
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Bill
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According to Byrne, he discussed his ideas with editor-in-chief Jim Shooter ahead of time, but once Byrne was on the book, Shooter objected to them.
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Shooter
Shooter
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but
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cop
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be
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Shooter
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object
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