LGBTQ Archives

[SPOILERS] Rogue One Finally Gives Us Space Gays?
Who knows? You'd have to speak to them," He may be referring to Disney, he may be referring to the actors, who may have decided to add that element to their personal backstory and chemistry for the pair. And whilst it is fantastic to have this potential representation, in a medium (sci-fi) and a class of movies[...]
Run, Lose Yourself or Fight: Choices in IvX From a Queer Perspective
By Joe Glass, Bleeding Cool's Senior Mutant and LGBTQ Correspondent  Art by Leinil Francis Yu Now that IvX (Inhumans vs X-Men) has started in earnest, it means we are most likely going to get post-issue break down interviews over at CBR. And with the release of IvX#1 we get one such interview with series co-writer Charles Soule[...]
Universal Fancon Launches On Kickstarter, Targeting Women, LGBTQ, Disabled, POC In 2018
A new multi-fandom convention was announced yesterday, "dedicated to inclusion, highlighting Women, LGBTQ, the Disabled and Persons of Color."  Called Universal Fancon, the idea was created by Black Girl Nerds and The Black Geeks: Since it's on social media, I have a special announcement to make I've partnered up with @theblackgeeks for new event to launch[...]
A-Force Brings Festive Cheer To Avengers Academy
And before anyone says anything about it being because an Avengers game: a) several X-Men have been Avengers and b) there are loads of characters in Avengers Academy who have never been Avengers. Personally, I think the game would rake in the players with a few X-Men characters included, but c'est la vie. At any rate, what[...]
Ice, Ice, Baby! Reaction to the Iceman Reveal
He's the writer and creator of LGBTQ superhero comic series, The Pride The entire first volume is out now and available on ComiXology, and even as a hardcover collection at The Pride Store He is also the co-writer on Welsh horror comedy series, Stiffs, on ComiXology and here. By Joe Glass, Bleeding Cool's Senior Mutant[...]
Marvel Finally Stand Behind An LGBTQ Lead?
By Joe Glass Marvel have teased their first new X-Men title as part of the upcoming Resurrxion, and it's an Iceman solo title. And my first immediate reaction is to scream 'YAY' followed by 'It's about damn time'. In terms of letting books be lead by LGBTQ characters, Marvel has been somewhat lacking When they did have books,[...]
The Surprise Appearance At NYCC
He is the writer and creator of LGBTQ superhero series, The Pride, which has just had it's first collection made available on ComiXology after a hugely successful Kickstarter The comics are also available at his Online Store He is also the co-writer of Wales-based horror comedy series, Stiffs, available on ComiXology and it's own store. [...]
Midnighter Decapitates Your Fragile Masculinity
The comic is action-PACKED! It's all just incredible. But one thing I was not expecting it to do, and which didn't even occur to me until my second or third read-through….it subtly makes a challenge to notions of masculinity that are both a basis for homophobic reactions to gay men, and is a major form of[...]
The Pride
His comic work includes The Pride, about a team of all LGBTQ superheroes It is currently available on Comixology and on its online store, and is soon to be collected He also writes for Welsh horror comedy series, Stiffs, which is also on Comixology and has it's own online store.  By Joe Glass For those who[...]
A Lot More Than Pecs Being Drawn At San Diego Comic-Con
At the PECS Bar in the Hillcrest area of San Diego, Prism Comics, a group that supports LGBTQ creators and comics, ran a Drink & Draw event at a busy San Diego gay bar. Walking in, the models are the first thing to hit you, standing in poses for the sketches in the audience, of whom[...]
"Urinating With Style" – Queerly Inspired At San Diego Comic-Con
He writes the LGBTQ comics series, The Pride, which has been a Top Comixology Submit Title It is also available here He also co-writes on Wales-set horror comedy series, Stiffs, which is also available on Comixology and here. By Joe Glass Now in its 29th years, the Prism Comics organized Gays in Comics panels are a[...]
The LGBTQ Geek Year in Review At San Diego Comic-Con
He writes the LGBTQ comics series, The Pride, which has been a Top Comixology Submit Title It is also available here He also co-writes on Wales-set horror comedy series, Stiffs, which is also available on Comixology and here. By Joe Glass Another year, another run-through of the last year's many important moments in queer representation and[...]
"It Gets Geekier" – Coming Out As Queer And Geek At San Diego Comic-Con
He's the writer of LGBTQ superhero series, The Pride, which is available here and on Comixology He also co-writes Welsh horror comedy series, Stiffs, available here and on Comixology. By Joe Glass Hosted by IGN's Joshua Yehl, with Kris Anka, CBR's Brett White, Shannon Watters, Noelle Stevensson, Steve Orlando and James Tynion IV, here to tell us[...]
Tales From The Four Color Closet: One Week After Orlando
The LGBTQ community. My community. It's a week later, and I feel so much that I should write something about it I did so on my comics Facebook page, but that I should use this platform afforded to me by Bleeding Cool to make some sort of in-depth comment on this atrocity that was perpetrated against my[...]
Fifty Comic Creators Showing Their #QueerSelfLove
It can't be denied it's been a rough week for the LGBTQ community, wherever you are Which is why the #queerselflove hashtag has been such an important thing online today And something that the comics community, in particular, has embraced. Here are just fifty of the comic creators and contributors who found a reason to celebrate[...]
The "Straight" Comic Collectors Show Of Raleigh, North Carolina…
It was signed by Governor Pat McCrory on the same day. This week, the Facebook page of the North Carolina Comicon and the Oak City Comic Con decided to make it clear where it stood, with a statement that read The NORTH CAROLINA COMICON wants every fan of comic books, cosplay, cinema, and gaming to know that the NCC owners,[...]
#DCRebirth – Rolling Back On LGBTQ+ Representation?
There is some great stuff there, by some truly talented teams. But after DC You, the Rebirth feels less like a new chapter, but returning to a previous part of the story. After all, we are going from a line filled with diverse art styles and story telling, which had nearly half a dozen LGBTQ led titles –[...]
Star Wars Fans React To Possible LGBTQ Character Inclusion In Future Films
So it seems insanely narrow-minded and counter intuitive to say that there wouldn't be a homosexual character in that world." From the Star Wars Underworld Facebook page… here are a few of the top comments made in response to the news that JJ Abrams would be happy to see LGBTQ characters appearing in future Star Wars films. Thankfully you have[...]
Queer, A Graphic History, From Icon Books In November
One long term goal is to write a mash-up between ghost stories and self-help calledEveryday Horrors! Julia Scheele is a British comic book self-publisher with work also appearing in the likes of the Thought Bubble anthology, Solipsistic Pop, The Strumpet, Steak Night, Paper Science and ink+PAPER.  And that book they are working on together for Icon… Queer: A Graphic[...]