Why Queer Characters in Comic Books Matter
Last year, when longtime X-Men character Iceman came out as gay after more than 50 years of Marvel Comics history, I, along with many of...
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Shock and Horror: My Daughter Likes Trump
“That’s Donald Trump,” the little squeak of a voice said next to me as she drank her milk. While the duck-lipped Trump blistered and...
The Triumphant Return of Archie Comics' Gay Character
Kevin Keller burst onto the comic book scene back in 2010 in Archie Comics' Veronica number 202. Since he was the first gay character in...
How the Grinch Convinced Me to Start a Family
I never thought I’d have kids. When I came out to my mother her only lament was, “And you would have made such a wonderful father too.”...
Dear Mormon Church: These Are the Faces of Apostasy
My name is Brian Andersen and my husband and I are apostates. At least, that's what the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
Dealing With Homophobic Internet Bullies
A few days ago I stumbled upon a rather vindictive online attack against my family and me. A Mormon blogger and pundit spitefully titled...
Trans Jem Artist on Coming Out and Creating Comics
Sophie Campbell’s polished and expressive artwork in the ongoing Jem and the Holograms comic book series from IDW is nothing short of...
A Gay Dad’s Open Letter to Dolce & Gabbana
Dear Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, As a gay parent to a wonderfully delightful 14-month-old daughter, I wanted to personally...
Jem Creative Team: 'Kimber and Stormer Are Gay'
More than 29 years have passed since Jem and the Holograms first rocked television sets and toy isles around the world, and now comics...
Op-ed: My Home Is Alive With 'The Sounds of Sodomy?'
Recently an antigay group in Ireland revealed its campaign against same-sex marriage with the absurd tagline, “Should Children be Exposed...
Wonder Woman: A New Era Begins
As the only solo female superhero to have an uninterrupted publishing history for over 70 years, Wonder Woman has long been considered an...
Op-ed: To Sperm or Not to Sperm
I wouldn’t say I’m ugly. But I’m certainly not Instagram bathroom underwear selfie hot either. Nowhere near that, actually. I’m what...
Op-ed: 5 Annoying Questions Same-Sex Parents Are Tired of Hearing
My husband and I welcomed our wonderful, gorgeous daughter this past January via surrogacy. She’s been a precious, magical addition to...
Gay of Thrones Star Slays With Recap Realness
With such noteworthy guest stars as comedian Margaret Cho and out fashion stylist Brad Goreski, the laugh-out-loud recap Web series Gay...
Op-ed: The X-Men Saved My Life
The day I bought my first X-Men comic was also the day I planned to commit suicide. Junior high was hard for me as a skinny, effeminate,...
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