True enough - it's a fascinating subject, really. Before the rise of homosexuality in the public consciousness, there were a good deal of comics, and stories in general, that dealt with close male friendships and partnerships. Batman and Robin are a good example, as are Tintin and Captain Haddock, Green Arrow and Speedy, the Spirit and Ebony, Wash Tubbs and Captain Easy, etc., etc. Nowadays, these get dissected all to hell, and everyone automatically assumes 'Gay!', which I personally think is a terrible shame. Close, platonic friendship is a wonderful thing, and it can lead to some terrific adventures - I certainly have no problem with sex or gay relationships (would I be on this board if I were?), but their rise in the public eye means that every close friendship comes under intense scrutiny - 'are they gettin' it on' becomes the primary question. Sex, sex, sex - we're all obsessed with sex, and this obsession blinds us to some of the deeper and more rewarding spectrums of human relationships. It's not a facet of the human mind that I'm particularly fond of.