Gay Comics, Queer Superheroes, Villains & More

The LGBTQ community has for many years been on the outs of the comic book world, as most superheroes play it straight and 'gay comics' were always a rarity. But many LGBTQ people are huge comic book fans, and that is now reflected more than ever in the comic book and graphic novel industry's output.
Even more exciting, today the world of comic books is spilling over into Hollywood. Superhero and comic book films are all the rage, and it's only a matter of time before we see a plethora of LGBTQ superheroes and villains on the big screen.
Here's where you can take a look at everything queer that’s happening in the world of comic books and graphic novels. Or maybe you're not a comic book fan per se but are more interested in the unusually close relationship between characters like Batman and Robin. We've got you covered, too, so dive in.
A Brief 75-Year History Lesson on Black Superheroes in Comic Books
Let’s take a look back at the early history of black superheroes in American comic books, from the very first in 1947 to the many that debuted in the ’70s
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Fandom and the Internet Are Responsible for the Existence of Queer Anime and Manga
While there are a number of outstanding queer anime and manga now, it wasn’t always so — and we have internet anime fans to thank for that
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These 3 Mainstream Comic Book Titles Are Headlined by LGBTQ Heroes
We’ve come a long way since Northstar came out as the first openly gay superhero in the pages of Marvel’s ‘Alpha Flight’
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10 Marvel Superheroes You May Not Know Had Gay Storylines
Looking for queer superheroes? Well, look no further. These 10 gay Marvel characters have pushed boundaries and made LGBTQ comic book history.
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