LGBTQ Archives

It's the return of a classic character I've always been a bit of a fan of, it's a gay male leading title and set-up for a new gay male member of the Justice League of America, one of the oldest and biggest, most well-known superhero teams of all time, and it is coming at a[...]

Art by Stephen Byrne Hello again! Been a while since I did a Tales from the Four Color Closet piece, looking at the state of LGBTQ+ representation in comics and related media I've been a little busy with more general reporting for the site, working on my own books, and looking for new artists But I[...]

In an exclusive interview with Hollywood Life, Riverdale actor Cole Sprouse, who portrays Archie's best friend Jughead on the series, has confirmed that

Way back in 2012, Greg Weisman, co-creator of cult favourite DC Animated series Young Justice, had this to say on the incorporation of LGBTQ characters in the show, "I also believe we have differently oriented characters in the series, even though we're not allowed to mention it out loud (And just to be sure, I checked[...]

He is the writer of LGBTQ superhero team series, The Pride, which is available on ComiXology and it's own online store. By Joe Glass [SPOILERS FOLLOW FOR MIDNIGHTER & APOLLO #4] Well now, this one is a doozy! For those needing a catch up (and really, why? You should ALL be picking up this book), Midnighter has descended[...]

With permission of Love Is Love's showrunner Marc Andreyko, the copyright credits for the anthology raising funds for the victims and families of the

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Following up on an earlier report that Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot supports the character's bisexuality, even if it isn't explored in the upcoming

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,[...]

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. [...]

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[...]

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[...]

And what a show it was! A wonderful marriage of cosplay and drag, of geek pop culture and LGBTQ culture, the queens along with local stars Kickxy Vixen-Styles and Dolly Levi and visiting Entertainer of the Year, Daisy Deadpetals entertained the crowd and gave us life, lip-syncing and dancing in a range of classic characters.    If[...]

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[...]

Mother Monster, Lady Gaga in American Horror Story, and an audience member yelled out Lost Girl, Sens8 and Hannibal. Feelings on the portrayal of bi women in the LGBTQIA+ community and media as masculine or butch, and a lack of femme representation? Avery said she often talks with artists about thinking outside of their expectations. Aguiar thinks[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

By Joe Glass, images from Joe Glass and Janel Smith-McClain Housed at the Urban Mo's Bar and Grill on University Avenue, the Dreamgirls Revue is a regular

Today, a group of gay Republicans and supporters announced that they are hosting a party at the RNC Cleveland convention called “Wake Up.” The party will

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[...]

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[...]

I am looking forward to Merry Men from Oni Press with much anticipation. But I still think that one of the covers, sent by Oni Press to around 2000 comic

By Joe Glass Anyone who has read my posts here knows about my drive for improved representation of the LGBTQ community, and that movies, in particular the currently hugely popular superhero movies, are way behind in that regard Hell, GLAAD have started the hashtag #HollywoodMustDoBetter given the current incredible lack of positive LGBTQ visibility in cinema[...]

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,[...]

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 –[...]