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9	* In an ''ComicBook/ArchieComics'' story, Archie's mother tries to interest Archie's father in needlepoint, which the father insists is "for women only". When he discovers that the family surgeon made a first-prize-winning example of needlepoint, he threatens to find a different surgeon. Then the mother calmly suggests that while he could find a nice, manly surgeon who's all thumbs, she'd rather stick with someone who knows how to handle a needle if she ever needs stitches. Cue the backdown.
10	* In ''Big Bang Comics'', ComicBook/{{Batman}} CaptainErsatz the Knight Watchman makes a living as a famous women's fashion designer. And on top of that, he lives with his grandmother. The Golden Age version added a yellow background to his insignia to make it look friendlier, too.
11	* Meet ''ComicBook/{{Cable}}'', the embodiment of the NinetiesAntiHero. He likes [[MoreDakka his guns big]], his women hot, and his [[http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_txo23_n9b2k/S6zSn6KjZEI/AAAAAAAAAeo/dH1fVQCpl9Q/s1600/adorable+six+pack.jpg tea parties smashing]].
12	* ''ComicBook/CaptainAmerica'': Everyone knows Steve Rogers, right? ''The'' accept-no-substitutes Captain America, paragon of all that is good, patriotic and manly, a statuesque, muscled beacon to heroes the world over... and enthusiastic artist. He was a professional illustrator occasionally when he had a secret identity, and once ended up drawing ''his own'' (licenced) ''comicbook''. Let's face it, if Captain America does it, it's not girly: it's ''awesome''.
13	* ComicBook/CoccoBill is a tough gunslinger cowboy, and his favorite drink is chamomile tea. He often gets violent when someone mocks him for it.
14	* ComicBook/CosmicBoy may have started out as a fourteen year old but he continues acting as a hero until he's old and grizzled -- in timelines where he doesn't become the villainous personification of the entropy at the end of the universe -- and almost all of his costumes are primarily pink or purple, and those that aren't usually at least include one of the colors. One of his approximately two outfits that were all black just didn't have room for color as it was booty shorts and black tape from his nipples to said booty shorts.
15	* ComicBook/{{Diabolik}} can cook and sew (in fact he first made his trademark suit himself, using nothing more than cloth and thread he selected himself and a needle). As for making fun of him... He's called the [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast King of Terror]] for a reason, few are the ones suicidally stupid enough to dare.
16	** A number of other characters veer into this. For example, Gastone Fariè and Filippo are respectively a ''ballet dancer'' and a cook... And, as part of the 'Unknown Persons' gang, they're among the few people who got involved with Diabolik and both lived to tell and actually got away better off from the ''two'' encounters. Also, Gastone is ''ripped'' (and given he's apparently overweight to find a job as a dancer anymore, he used to be even more ripped) and agile, enough to pass himself as Diabolik.
17	* From Adam Warren's ''ComicBook/{{Empowered}}'', there's the goddamn Maidman, who's badass enough to fight crime wearing a maid's costume and stiletto heels. Imagine Batman in drag, and [[TheDreaded just as feared and revered]]. That's what you're dealing with here. Also very serious about his laundry. Because bleach doesn't get out bloodstains.
18	* ''ComicBook/{{Gambit}}'' of X-Men fame originally wore hot-pink pants and/or shirt as part of his uniform. In some iterations he still does. In the 90s animated series, at least, the pink on black outfit is not only the uniform of the Thieves Guild he was part of, but also body armor.
19	* Roadblock from ''Franchise/GIJoe'' is a world-class patissier, or pastry chef, and is an expert in many other forms of cuisine which he uses in his secondary duty as a military cook. He's also extremely large and powerful in his primary duty as an infantry machine gunner and can lug around a [[{{BFG}} M2 Browning machine gun]] (which is typically used as a squad weapon since the whole thing with ammunition weighs 134 lbs) as his personal weapon.
20	** The unquestionably badass Gung Ho is probably the hardest and meanest Joe of them all. He's also a mama's boy whose real name is Ettienne R. Lafitte and whose first language is French (he's from Louisiana).
21	*** [[RaginCajun Hey, ever picked a fight with a Cajun? Don't]].
22	** According to the comic book, both Roadblock & Gung Ho were at one point choir boys in their respective churches. Complete with frilly ruffled robes.
23	** I also hear Roadblock [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeWrllH6-Is occasionally offers body massages]].
24	* ''ComicBook/GreenArrow'': Roy Harper is an unabashed ladies man and hound dog with PermaStubble and the ability to turn anything he gets his hands on into a deadly weapon. His interactions with his daughter Lian manage to redefine the word "wholesome," and he is damn proud of it as he considers raising her to be the best thing that ever happened to him.
25	* ''ComicBook/GreenLantern'': Kyle Rayner. Like all Green Lanterns, he fights cosmic threats, but unlike most (who lack fear), he was chosen because he can overcome it (facing fears everyday.) He is an artist, something reflected in his powers. Based on some of his constructs, the guy reads a lot of Shojou. Nonetheless, he is still a Green Lantern (at one point, the only one) and was once the container of the embodiment of willpower.
26	* As revealed in Creator/MarvelComics' ''Holiday Special'', ComicBook/{{Wolverine}} bakes.
27	** Although it's possible that it only affects alternate Wolvies, ''ComicBook/{{Exiles}}'' stated he also likes karaoke and doesn't talk about it. And also in the series, Morph mentions that Mimic knows too much about figure skating than any male superhero should.
28	*** Considering how much time Wolverine has spent in Japan, it would be weird if he ''didn't'' enjoy karaoke.
29	* According to ''ComicBook/TheIncredibleHercules'', real god-like heroes should wear skirts. [[FridgeLogic But read about Omphale in the Mythology tab on the main page]]...
30	* ''ComicBook/JLA1997'': Implied in issue #27, written by Creator/MarkMillar. [[ComicBook/{{Batman}} Bruce Wayne]] is meeting with [[ComicBook/{{Superman}} Clark Kent]] in Japan, and Clark introduces him to a young Japanese woman named [[Franchise/SailorMoon Hino Rei]]. Bruce immediately recognizes "her" as the ''ComicBook/MartianManhunter'', both because of his Martian body language, and, as he put it, "The name's a dead giveaway". Now think about it for a second, and wonder what Batman watches in his spare time.
31	* ''ComicBook/JonSableFreelance'': Badass mercenary Jon Sable has a secret second career as the author of a best-selling series of children's books about a clan of leprechauns living in Central Park.
32	* Leslie in ''ComicStrip/LibertyMeadows'' cries while watching ''Series/TouchedByAnAngel'', but changes the channel to a wrestling match and starts grunting when Ralph enters the room. Of course, it would be hard for Leslie to be described as a Real Man, even if he weren't a frog.
33	** Though with a name like Leslie, his masculinity is probably called into question now and then.
34	* The Last Czarnian, Lobo, who once killed, barbecued and ate a whole planet full of Easter Bunnies, once shed a single tear just ''thinking'' about his beloved space dolphins.
35	* Played with by Creator/GarthEnnis in ''The Magnificent Kevin'', in which the title character finds himself in a pub with some colleagues shortly after joining the British Army. The pub is full of manly men, drinking beer and showing off their tattoos... and then in the corner are a couple of blokes sitting quietly, playing dominoes and drinking lemonade. Kev's mate Tony explains that they're in the SAS.
36	-->'''Kev:''' I thought they'd be hard as fuckin' nails.\
37	'''Tony:''' They are, Kev. But they've got fuck-all to prove to anyone.
38	** And in the [[ComicBook/TheAuthority same universe]], Midnighter: the leatherclad, nigh-unbeatable, Majestic-level superhero with a penchant for {{slasher smile}}s and gleeful dismemberment, and probably the most [[AntiHero roundly feared]] of all the Wildstorm protagonists. Also, openly gay and fond of experimenting with his hair.
39	* The ''ComicBook/MartianManhunter'' himself is often a source of this type of thing, being a stoic but sensitive WarriorPoet who ''loves'' eating cookies. More specifically, [[BlandNameProduct Choco]] cookies. Mmmmm.
40	** Not to mention as mentioned above he has a secondary secret identity with a name taken from a [[Franchise/SailorMoon Sailor Senshi]].
41	* ''ComicBook/TheMightyThor'' always reads florist magazines while waiting for the local tailor to repair his cape. Of course, his wife Sif is an earth goddess -- she probably got her husband involved in her interests.
42	** Like getting their hair curled the same way.
43	** Thor's favorite TV show is Spongebob Squarepants.
44	* In the second issue of ''ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW'', the mane six comes across a cave troll with a pink heart tattoo who loves ponies.
45	* In the comic book ''ComicBook/{{Nexus}}'', put out by First Comics back in the 80's, there was a character called Judah "the Hammer" Macabbee, a professional wrestler who once fought a championship match and between rounds demonstrated how to bake his prize-winning souffle.
46	* Sgt. Fluffy, Agent of S.C.H.M.U.C.K., from ''ComicBook/{{normalman}}''. In his own words, a "heart-poundin', front-facin'" uber patriot and super action hero (he leaves out the part where he's a violent lunatic, but whatever), wears ''Film/TheWizardOfOz'' style red sequined pumps throughout the series.
47	* The Raider from ''ComicBook/PaperinikNewAdventures'' is a time traveler thief FutureBadass {{Cyborg}} who serves as TheHero's WorthyOpponent...and goes around in a pink outfit with a purple cape.
48	* Whenever ComicStrip/ThePhantom has to visit a bar, he orders milk. The local toughs invariably try to pick on him for it. This never ends well.
49	* The living incarnation of Destruction in ''ComicBook/TheSandman'' gives up his cosmic responsibilities and tries his hand at creation; painting, dance, and flamenco guitar, among other hobbies. It all goes rather badly until he turns out to be quite a talented gourmet chef.
50	** Some of these efforts are so bad that EvenTheDogIsAshamed (in this case, [[DeadpanSnarker Barnabas]]).
51	* In ''ComicBook/SinCity'', we have Marv who was a virgin for most of his life and Wallace who often got comments about his "hippie-hair". Both men are probably the deadliest characters in a world filled with TestosteronePoisoning.
52	* ''ComicBook/{{Superman}}'' pretty much gets away with his garish primary-colored costume because he's...well...Superman. Insulting him for not having a badass gritty costume like Batman's that would just make you look like an idiot.
53	** That said, the ComicBook/{{New 52}} incarnation of the character has clearly caved on this point. The costume is now armor and has a muted version of his traditional color scheme. Also, no underwear on the outside of the pants.
54	* Hulking cyborg soldier Matt [=McCoy=] in the ''ComicBook/StreetFighter'' comics from UDON enjoys gourmet cooking and playing acoustic guitar in his spare time. His commander, Colonel Wolfman, is a [[GoodScarsEvilScars scarred]] badass who wears a one-piece legless leotard and has ''fabulous'' hair.
55	* ''ComicBook/{{Taskmaster}}'': The man has beaten ComicBook/CaptainAmerica, ComicBook/SpiderMan, ComicBook/IronMan, and many others by copying their move-sets and sheer trickery, dual-wields pistols and weaponry on a daily basis, and wears a (fake) skull as a mask. He enjoys the Music/SpiceGirls. That is all.
56	* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersTransformers'':
57	** There are quite a lot of Decepticons who wear pink -- but are scary/buff enough to let this be acceptable: Fangry is an AxCrazy psycho, Carnivac is a badass turncoat, and Spinister is the cool professional.
58	** Several predominantly purple Decepticons are widely and properly regarded as the most lethal thing on the planet, including Shockwave and Galvatron.
59	** On the Autobot side of things, the leader of the Wreckers is decked out in silver, purple, and gold. This stereotypically feminine color pattern might not sound intimidating to start... until you learn that the laser cannon on his shoulder is the least of his arsenal, given how he has a massive, jagged harpoon in place of his right hand and uses a detached gun barrel to bludgeon people to death. [[spoiler: He's also a sociopathic war criminal in one continuity and a [[NinjaPirateZombieRobot remotely-controlled zombie ex-transforming robot]] in another]]. Heroic Autobot [[http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Impactor_%28G1%29 Impactor]], ladies and gentlemen.
60	** Whirl and Atomizer of ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye'' fame. The former is an ex-Wrecker and all around war dog whose hard-light avatar happens to be a preteen girl with pigtails that he uses with regular frequency, while the latter is downright lethal with a bow and arrow and just so happened to be an interior designer prior to the war.
61	* Creator/MarvelComics' sentinel-from-the-future, Nimrod, was a big pink robot. He was also one of the deadliest opponents the X-Men ever fought; just ''surviving'' a fight with him was an accomplishment.
62	* The Blue Blade in ''ComicBook/TheTwelve''. Truly, only a real man could wear frilly shorts, a cape, and a huge feathered hat, with boots and gloves, on national television.
63	** And eyeliner, according to the sketchbook notes in either Issue 1/2 or 1/4.
64	* Underworld was a new character who appeared during the [[ComicBook/CivilWar2006 Superhero Registration Act]], an old school street thug that could make super powered villains in a BadGuyBar feel intimidated. Underworld knew how to fight and kick the crap out of anyone on the street, ended up fighting hordes of super villains, and in the end, had to kill his only brother. If that isn't manly, nothing is. Underworld also had a very interesting view on masculinity that he shares with the audience at the beginning of the mini series.
65	--> Some people say that men don't cry. That's crap. When my father died and I went to his funeral, I cried my goddamned eyes out. A lot of guys would worry about what that would do to their reputation. But here's the thing: tough guys cry, tough guys CAN cry because tough guys don't give a s&@! what other people think of them.
66	* Villainous example: Commander Lewis Prothero in ''ComicBook/VForVendetta'' is a bullying, boastful ex-soldier, and a formidable man to be reckoned with. He is also very proud of his doll collection.
67	* During the time when ComicBook/WonderWoman served as Themyscira's ambassador in the U.S. she employed a gourmet chef named Ferdinand. Who is also a heavily muscled seven-foot minotaur (or "kithotaur", being from the island of Kithira).
68	* The ''ComicBook/XMen'''s strong man Colossus is not only an artistic painter, he was also shown in the X-Mansion kitchen preparing to make quiche in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #171.
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