Editing Iceman (Marvel Comics) (section)

=== Critical reception ===
Peter Eckhardt of ''[[CBR.com]]'' referred to Iceman as "the biggest name amongst queer X-Men," writing, "Iceman is an Omega-Level mutant and a longtime fan-favorite character. Iceman was only recently revealed as gay in a story handled somewhat clumsily in 2014's ''All-New X-Men #40'' (written by Brian Michael Bendis and drawn by Mahmud Asrar). Nevertheless, writers as far back as the 1980s hinted that Bobby was gay, particularly in the 1990s when Iceman struggled with his sense of identity. Today, Iceman's story inspires and excites those looking for anything from understanding their own identity to epic, ice-based colossi."<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Eckhardt |first=Peter |date=2022-06-06 |title=X-Men: 10 Queer and Awesome Mutants |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-queer-awesome-mutants/ |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> Mey Rude of ''[[Out (magazine)|Out]]'' stated, "While Northstar was the first out gay superhero in a Marvel comic, Iceman is his more famous gay X-Men teammate. Bobby Drake didn't come out until just recently in the comics, following some time travel shenanigans, but he’s already become a gay favorite."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.out.com/celebs/2022/1/21/sexy-gay-dc-marvel-superheroes-olly-alexander-years-and-years-should-play 
|title=9 Sexy & Queer Superheroes We'd Love To See Olly Alexander Play |date=January 21, 2022 |website=Out |access-date=April 2, 2025 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122095225/https://www.out.com/celebs/2022/1/21/sexy-gay-dc-marvel-superheroes-olly-alexander-years-and-years-should-play |archive-date=January 22, 2022}}</ref> Alyssa  Gawaran of ''[[MovieWeb]]'' said, "Iceman, also a big part of the X-Men in the Marvel Comics, is one of the more groundbreaking LGBTQ+ characters in Marvel. Iceman broke boundaries in the franchise as he became the first-ever gay leading superhero to headline a comic, the "coming out moment" reported in a 2015 ''Vox'' article. Marvel has recently released ''Marauders Annual #1'' that features a very heartwarming prom segment between Bobby Drake (Iceman) and his boyfriend, a new face to the comics, Christian Frost."<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Gawaran |first=Alyssa |date=2022-06-20 |title=8 LGBTQ+ Marvel Comics Characters That Need to Be in the MCU |url=https://movieweb.com/marvel-comics-lgbtq-characters-mcu/ |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=MovieWeb |language=en-US}}</ref> Joshua Yehl of ''[[IGN]]'' described Iceman as "the perfect gay boyfriend," saying, "Bobby isn’t out to be the biggest, baddest guy around. He’s a more grounded and relatable guy, and while he often broadcasts his cocky attitude and wisecracking humor during battle, he’s proven time and time again that his heart is in the right place when it comes to being there for his teammates. There’s something incredibly charming about a guy who could become the Indomitable Iceman, laying waste to enemies with his icy wrath, yet he chooses to stay boy-next-door Bobby Drake, a funny, self-sacrificing guy who values being a friend and hero over becoming the most powerful guy in the room. Being gay has a lot in common with being a mutant, as excellently displayed during Iceman’s “coming out” scene in X2: X-Men United. You’re born that way, you will face bullying and discrimination for it, and those who claim to be your friends and family may turn their backs on you because of it. Bobby’s experiences as both a mutant and an out gay man would make him an incredibly empathetic and understanding partner, one who would share his feelings and be there to help with yours. So even though he may not be the strongest mutant around, he’d be a hero to you in every way that counts."<ref name=":7" />