Gay potn comics

Sounds like a lot of fun, until Pan realizes she will have to help fight against a neo-medieval patriarchal society.

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.

Best gay printed comics

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Except Alastair is partially responsible.

When he tracks down his old partner Brendan, he discovers he has a new spouse…who looks suspiciously like Alastair. But rather, a focus on friendship and how important the community is for LGBTQ people. And despite all its wackiness, the story still hits on serious topics like transphobia and discrimination poignantly and sensitively. 

We liked how it wasn’t a typical coming-out story or romance tale that many other gay comics tend to do.

Check, Please!

Check, Please is Heartstopper on ice! 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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They become friends…and then…well, we won’t say anymore! 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. Unfortunately, he learns that this may be a lot harder than he thinks…

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Yawwwwwn! Luckily, the support outweighed the haters, with readers agreeing that in 1990s Canada, LGBTQ people exist and deserve to be represented.

6. It is decades before Hanao returns to face his past and confront his true feelings for Ryuuji. 

Created by Gorou Kanbe, Don’t Call Me Daddy is both heart-warming and heart-wrenching.

Let’s just say a lot of pen-holding and woodworking…

Like musical icon Cher, this gay comic strip loves a comeback. And a visit to a local gay bar leads to quite the adventure!

Best gay webcomics

1. And with every town, there has to be a gay one. 

In 1993, gay comic fans rejoiced when Lawrence Poirier came out to his friend Michael.

When he steps outside, he discovers that robots now live alongside humans. Each has its own quirks, traits, and sense of humor, which all create hilarious scenarios and misunderstandings. 

Over the years, the comic has covered issues of being gay in the sports world, gay marriage and same-sex parenting, racism in the LGBTQ community, HIV/AIDS, and body issues. 

The strip has since been compiled into several paperbacks for keen collectors and avid fans.

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Through recollecting her crush on a schoolmate when she was 12, Sandy determines that she must be gay. Liebestrasse

We would have described this as the gay version of Cabaret but let’s face it, Cabaret is already pretty gay. However, the creator Alison Bechdel did produce a short strip in 2016, which featured the characters reacting to Trump’s election. 

7. Doc and Raider

What happens when a writer and a construction worker share a bedroom?

After all, superheroes are metaphors for LGBTQ people. Noticing how gay people were viewed as subhuman by a vast amount of the public, Cruse believed such a series could show society the humanity of the LGBTQ community.

Calls for submissions were put out throughout its run, encouraging queer people to share their stories.