Which of the following is the first-ever openly gay character in the Marvel Comics universe?

Question:   Which of the following is the first-ever openly gay character in the Marvel Comics universe?

  1. Peter Parker (Spider-Man)
  2. Jean-Paul Beaubier (Northstar)
  3. Steve Rogers (Captain America)
  4. Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow)

Answer:  Jean-Paul Beaubier (Northstar)