The franchise’s official Twitter responded to a critic complaining about the inclusion of queer characters.
It all started when the social media account posted in celebration of new comic book covers released for Pride Month.
Celebrate #PrideMonth with Jan Bazaldua’s incredible cover for Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #24, out today! More info here: https://t.co/TgLG4au6Bh pic.twitter.com/G82ZFiOYnd
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 15, 2022
When a user took issue with it, commenting: “Don’t make Star Wars political,” the franchise didn’t hold back, offering not one but two perfect clap-backs.
1. Queer characters existing isn’t political
— Star Wars (@starwars) June 15, 2022
2. Star WARS is literally in our name
“Every time there’s been social advancement as we wake up, the American story, the human story is one of constant social awakening and growth and that’s what makes us good,” Evans told Reuters, adding, “There’s always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before. But those people die off like dinosaurs.