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Plus, who doesn’t love reading about hot men in skin-tight suits?
Though we do love gay comics starring regular gay folk and their stories, of which there are plenty.
Comic books are the best friend of any traveler. So, if we’re without connection on a train or plane, we still have our delicious stash of gay comics to turn into.
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. Whilst it followed the tired ole “bury your gays” trope, it was so important because it was the first comic to bring the reader’s attention to the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic that was ravaging the queer community at the time.
The storyline even led to a Pulitzer Prize for the creator Garry Trudeau!
Luckily today, we have many gay comics that don’t paint the queer experience as a massive tragedy, with comics like Heartstopper and Grease Bats celebrating the many different facets of being queer.
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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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Quick-witted banter over the breakfast table. Now, Heartstopper is putting a stop to all that and showing the joy of being LGBTQ.
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The year is 2169 and Pan lives quite an ordinary life.
Explore powerful stories of love, friendship, heartbreak, and self-discovery with our top picks of the best gay comics, showcasing diverse voices and unforgettable journeys.
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No, not that closet.
His distinct photorealistic drawing style proved popular with gay men for how risqué and scandalous they were. 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.
Sounds like it’d be a lot to deal with, huh? Scantily clad men peeking their heads into near-empty refrigerators.
When police took a lax approach in solving the murder, Johnston realized how many LGBTQ folks aren’t seen as human by the wider public and became determined to change that.
Not everyone was pleased, with many fans feeling it was “inappropriate” for a family-oriented comic strip to discuss such a topic.
Wrong!
Things get messy in Don’t Call Me Daddywhen Hanao develops feelings for Ryuuji – especially since he has no idea if they are reciprocated. Grease Bats
Here’s one for the millennials! Grease Bats is about two people, Andy and Scout, who are besties, roommates, and barely surviving their 20s.
Throughout its run, it featured comic strips on coming out, political activism, bisexuality, and the use of correct pronouns.
It gave several up-and-coming cartoonists their big break, inspired the work of countless other gay artists, and provided a piece of escapism for gay comic book fans who had to contend with the challenges of being queer and living through the 1980s.
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It appeared in several LGBTQ publications across the US, Canada, and the UK.
In 2015, the creator, Eric Orner, compiled all of the strips into one book, which received rave reviews. As if we couldn’t get any nerdier…
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Over the years, devoted readers followed the three guys as they experienced one-night stands, relationships, and heartbreaks.
It stars Nick, a middle-aged Jewish man, whose partner passed away from AIDS, Soirée, a black drag artist who was disowned by his family for being gay, and Sky, an artist who grew up in a hippie commune. Who knows…maybe we haven’t seen the last of it?
Whilst it was mostly humorous, the comic strip dealt with serious issues over its time.
They give readers a more visual experience than books. Dykes to Watch Out For
Hailed as one of the most important representations of lesbianism in pop culture, Dykes to Watch Out Forfollows the lives of a group of friends living in the USA. It originated in the humor newspaper, Funny Times, then went on to be published in several LGBTQ magazines.
Over 25 years, readers watched them grow into maturity, dealing with a string of issues like homophobia, participation in Pride parades, and the evolution of lesbian culture.
Each character is unique, so readers will have at least one person they can relate to.
Total strangers becoming fast friends over their shared love for all things gay.