Results for: representation
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Drawn to Comics: Fan Entitlement, Bullying, Steven Universe and Queer Representation
When fans drive a queer woman off the internet because the extremely, extremely specific type of queerness they wanted wasn’t in a few episodes of a show that they like that doesn’t help anyone or anything.
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Drawn to Comics: Steven Universe’s Comic Book Captures the Magic and Queerness of the Show
Kiki doesn’t think it’s weird to go to a dance with a non-binary person; this is just normal life for these teens. Plus, Stevonnie gets to play with fashion in a way we haven’t see on the show, with a wonderful mix of androgynous, feminine and masculine clothes.
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Drawn To Comics: “Detective Comics” Gets Even Queerer With Dr. Victoria October, Trans Woman and Bioweapon Specialist
Harper Row, also known as Bluebird, came out as bisexual in December, and now in Detective Comics #948, a new trans woman supporting character, Dr. Victoria October was introduced and is joining the cast.
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DC Comics Steps Up Its LGBTQ Representation with Batgirl, Harley and Ivy, Renee Montoya and More!
The Batgirl creative team makes changes to fix their transphobic mistakes, Harley and Ivy are confirmed as a couple, and DC has more queer heroes than ever before!
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Drawn to Comics: “Kim Reaper” Is The Cute, Queer Comic You Need Right Now
Kim Reaper is a queer bright spot in this demoralizing world. It features cute art, cuter characters, funny jokes and a compelling story about death, college and romance.
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Drawn to Comics: 8 Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Comics Storylines I’m Hoping For in 2017
I’m trying to calm down a little this year and not have too many expectations, I don’t think I can take as much disappointment as I could have in the last two years. But still, I am hoping for a few things.
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Drawn to Comics: Lumberjanes Reminds Us that All Hardcore Lady Types Are Welcome
This credo has been hammered home in a recent issue where Barney, who was once a Scouting Lad, joins the Lumberjanes and the book starts clearly using they/them pronouns for them.
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It’s Time to Vote in the 3rd Annual Autostraddle Comic And Sequential Art Awards
Who do you think is making the best queer women’s and feminist comics? Make your voice heard!
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Drawn to Comics: Is Anyone Doing Trans Women’s Representation Better Than Image Comics?
Image titles like The Wicked + The Divine, Rat Queens, Trees, and Shutter are showing that trans characters just make great comics even greater.
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Drawn to Comics Interviews “Kim & Kim” Writer Magdelene Visaggio About Punk Rock Sci Fi and Trans Characters
“Your shit is worth working out. You get to have a future.”
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Drawn to Comics: I’m Gay For Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat
Reading Patsy Walker, AKA Hellcat feels like being your ideal 14 year old self and going on a super fun adventure with your amazing group of friends during summer vacation.
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Drawn to Comics Exclusive: We Talk to Katie O’Neill About Oni Press’s Book Release of Princess Princess
I’ve loved princess stories ever since I was a little kid. However, being a fat, queer Latina, I often had a hard time seeing myself in these stories that I loved so much. That’s where Katie O’Neill and her comic Princess Princess Ever After comes in.
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The Complete History of Transgender Characters in American Comic Books
The most comprehensive and expansive look at trans representation in American comics you’re likely to find.
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Drawn to Comics: In Praise of Patreon
Patreon is sort of like a virtual tip jar, or a Kickstarter that keeps on going each month, and it lets you support all your favorite creators so that you can let them know you appreciate them and so that they can keep doing what they do.
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Drawn to Comics: Webcomic “Goodbye to Halos” is Full of Cute Queer Characters and Amazing Colors
Valerie Halla’s art is on a higher level, making each panel feel magical and stunningly gorgeous, and her writing really nails the feelings and emotions of queer characters in the most adorable ways.
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Drawn to Comics: Talking To Mildred Louis About How Agents of the Realm is a Love Letter
“If Magical girls, stories about ladies being friends and/or kissing is your jam, definitely take some time to check out my Kickstarter and help me get the word out about it!”
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Drawn to Comics: Lumberjanes Has Cute Selkies, Scary Whirlpools and Gay Kisses!
When Lumberjanes is at its best, like in these issues, it’s not only one of the best queer comic books out there, but it’s also one of the best fantasy comics, one of the best comedy comics, one of the best adventure comics and definitely one of the best all-ages comics.
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Voting is Now Open For the 2nd Annual Autostraddle Comic and Sequential Art Awards!
Our goal is to recognize and celebrate webcomics, graphic zines, comic books, graphic novels and other forms of sequential art that feature both excellence in the art form and excellence in representation for girls and women (especially queer girls and women) and feminist themes.
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Drawn to Comics: Support the Fresh Romance Kickstarter for Cute, Sometimes Queer Romantic Comics
“Fresh Romance is pretty and positive and made with a lot of heart. Having it in print will only let the publication grow and expand, and will allow even more amazing creators the chance to tell their stories!”
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Drawn to Comics: My 15 Favorite Single Issues from 2015
Hellcat, Lumberjanes, Bitch Planet, Ms. Marvel, Moon Girl and more of my favorite comics from this past year!