Yes there is a Flintstones comic to answer your first question. Released by DC Comics as a ‘realistic’ reboot of the beloved cartoon, it’s a flashback to the ‘gay old time’ of Bedrock. And just like the cartoon, which was a smart take on The Honeymooners, it’s a little bit more clever than your average graphic novel. By Joe Morgan – Full Story at Gay Star News
Hey all, The long-awaited second annual graphic novel week is here! Each day we’ll be interviewing a different graphic novel writer, artist or team. Alex Woolfson and Adam DeKraker Alex Woolfson is the writer and Adam DeKraker is the artist for the queer superhero graphic novel, The Young Protectors: Evil can be seductive… Kyle–a closeted, teen superhero who can control fire–has finally summoned up the courage to enter a local gay bar. It’s his very first step towards accepting himself. Unfortunately for him, his very next step out of the bar places him face-to-face with The Annihilator, “the most dangerous … Read more
Hey all, The long-awaited second annual graphic novel week is here! Each day we’ll be interviewing a different graphic novel writer, artist or team. Dave Davenport Today: Dave Davenport – author of “Feral and the Ghost Skater”, will join us at Noon Pacific: My comics I am most known for is called “Feral and the Ghost Skater”, it’s an erotic horror story. Originally it was about a gay werewolf that falls for the ghost of a dead skateboarder, but in the second story a character who was the lover of the skater when he was alive came into the story, … Read more
Well that’s disappointing. Despite a long history of Wonder Woman being bisexual in the comics, there will be no signs of this in the new film. Gal Gadot, who previously starred in Batman v Superman and will take on her own solo movie next year, has said there will not even be a hint of LGBTI love in Wonder Woman. ‘It’s not in the film,’ Gadot told Yahoo after being asked about it. ‘In the film, she falls in love with a man [Chris Pine’s fighter pilot Steve Trevor]. In general, I read this article as well. By Joe Morgan … Read more
Doctor Strange star Tilda Swinton is holding out for a gay superhero film. The legendary artist and actress, best known for her roles in Michael Clayton and We Need To Talk About Kevin, is set to appear as The Eternal in upcoming Marvel film Doctor Strange. In an interview with Out Magazine, Swinton addressed some of the criticism about the film’s race-flipping – with her taking on the revamped role of an Asian comic book character. Responding to critics, she said: “Anyone speaking up for a greater accuracy in the representation of the diversity of the world we live in … Read more
Wonder Woman writer Greg Rucka has said fans who are upset at the news of the superhero’s sexuality need to “get over it.” Rucka said fans who can’t accept her bisexuality are missing out on part of what makes her who she is. “That’s like saying Superman is into justice and the American way, but doesn’t give a rat’s ass about truth,” Rucka told Gizmodo. “It’s like, ‘Really?’” Rucka explained that the Amazons’ home island of Themyscira gave them little option but to have same-sex relationships. “It makes no logical sense otherwise. It’s supposed to be paradise. You’re supposed to … Read more
Marvel just announced at New York Comic-Con that America Chavez, a character who debuted in Young Avengers, will receive a solo comic book series in 2017. That series, called America, will be Marvel’s first solo run about a lesbian superhero. America, in the Young Avengers comics, was born on the planet Utopia (from another dimension) to her two mothers, who gave her the superpowers that she uses on Earth. Her powers include flight, bulletproof skin, super strength, and inter-dimensional travel. Because her first name is America, she chose Marvel’s moniker “Miss America” as a crime-fighting identity, and has worked with … Read more
As Wonder Woman’s writers finally confirm the Warrior Princess is bisexaul, we take a look at the queer superheroes we’d most like to see kick ass onscreen… Wonder Woman Although the Amazon princes is already headed to the big screen, it’s yet to be confirmed whether or not Gal Gadot’s version of Diana will be playing it straight or as queer as her comic book incarnation – although we won’t hold our breaths. By Joe Williams – Full Story at Pink News
Wonder Woman might be now officially queer, but fans have known this for a very long time. DC Comics writer Greg Rucka confirmed Diana Prince has had relationships with men and women. He also revealed how her homeland, an island of only Amazon woman, is a ‘queer culture’. But if you look back from the decades, even in 1941, Diana was very clearly intended to be an LGBTI icon (and is arguably pretty kinky). By Joe Morgan – Full Story at Gay Star News
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Hank T. Cannon: “Comic books, graphic novels, web comics: what kind of non-prose SF&F works are you into? Do any of them have a particular QUILTBAG focus? Share!” This topic is the perfect lead-in to our Graphic Novel Week, coming in October – we’ll be announcing our week-long line-up of interviewees soon! Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat