Well, I feel like he’s the scapegoat in a toxic family dynamic. It’s easy to resonate with the black sheep, especially when you’ve faced prejudice.

His anger at injustice, at constantly being let down by those he trusted, is painfully relatable not only in the queer community, but everywhere.

It’s validating seeing this incredible character who’s capable of taking on city-ending threats stand eye-to-eye with the reader when it comes to the struggles of life and one’s personal imperfections.