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She goes to work at her dad’s mechanic shop. Titled “Sandy Comes Out”, it was the first comic strip to include a lesbian.
In the strip (which you can take a peek at on this Tumblr page), Sandy ponders on how she can escape a life of convention and the nuclear family. The creators, writer James Tynion IV and artist Rian Sygh said that they wanted to create a story that smashed the conventions of the “gay best friend” and instead show a story that showed kids from the LGBTQ community thriving and being accepted by their peers.
Whilst the comic is non-stop action and filled with hilarious zingers, it is about growing up, friendship, and following your passions.
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Through recollecting her crush on a schoolmate when she was 12, Sandy determines that she must be gay. And who raised him from the dead?
O Human Star takes a deep dive into the dynamics of a relationship and challenges its readers to question their perception of gender and the need “to fit in”.
This webcomic was lauded at the 2012 Prism Comics Queer Press Grant and was nominated for the Ignatz Outstanding Online Comic award in 2015 as well as a Lambda Literary Award in 2016.
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They give readers a more visual experience than books. Kobabe, who goes by e/em/eir pronouns, writes about gender and sexual identity in a way that is accessible and relatable.
From grappling with teenage crushes to being open about their gender identity, Kobabe allows readers to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be nonbinary.
His distinct photorealistic drawing style proved popular with gay men for how risqué and scandalous they were. As it grew in popularity, Oseman decided to self-publish the tale into physical copies…and the rest is herstory.
Heartstopper has won praise for not only celebrating gay youth but by representing bisexuality and trans identities in a positive light.
The issue became so popular that Archie Comics had to do a reprint for the first time in its history – what a serve!
We meet Kevin when he becomes the object of Veronica’s affection. Total strangers becoming fast friends over their shared love for all things gay. Sounds like it’d be a lot to deal with, huh? So, when they grew up, they began making their comic book worlds, with characters that represented themselves and their friends.
In this article, we explore some of the best gay comics ever to have existed split into 2 parts –gay printed comics exploring everyday LGBTQ issues, and finally, webcomics – those that only existed online (the likes of which gave us the brilliant Heartstopper series for example).
When was the first gay comic released?
The first comic to specifically tackle LGBTQ themes was Gary Trudeau’s Doonesbury.
Sounds cozy, right? Later on, when Ryuuji’s son starts to get bullied for having two dads, Hanao feels he has no choice but to leave. Read on for a list of our favorite gay comics both in print and online in webcomics.
What are gay comics?
LGBTQ themes in comics aren’t a new thing. They are described as being a “ragtag band of space gays” (which is what we call our Close Friends list on Instagram), and each brings so much to the story.
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When he steps outside, he discovers that robots now live alongside humans. From men adorned in tight or partially removed clothing to the performance of sex acts, Tom produced over 3,500 illustrations across four decades.
Even before the decriminalization of homosexuality, Tom of Finland managed to work around US censorship laws by creating suggestive drawings of attractive men and masking them as a celebration of “physical fitness.” He also completed hundreds of erotic illustrations via private commissions.
His legacy has lived on beyond his death in 1991, with his work featured in exhibitions all around the world, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art.
Most notably, his drawings were featured on a set of stamps by the Finnish postal service in 2014.
4. After all, superheroes are metaphors for LGBTQ people. At first, they each come off as walking stereotypes, but over time, the story evolves to show how they are much more than that.
It's full of sharp wit, hilarious antics…and best of all, the characters are dressed in the best (and by that we mean cringy!) 90s fashion.
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However, when a pair of other-worldly gladiators turn up at Pan’s doorstep looking for assistance, she decides to join them as they return to another planet.
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