Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder in the Batwoman season two premiere.

Television

“Batwoman” Episode 201 Recap: I’m Bulletproof, Bitches!

It’s early, but it’s pretty safe to say that I will lay down my life for Ryan Wilder.

In this review of Batwoman season two, Ryan Wilder is in the Batsuit with her wig and make held in her arms.

Television

“Batwoman” Season 2: In Our Ongoing Uprising for Black Lives, Ryan Wilder Is Right on Time

As Ryan Wilder, Javicia Leslie makes it clear — superheroes shine brightest when they are made for their moment.

Javicia Leslie in the original Kate Kane batsuit.

Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Here’s Your First Look at Javicia Leslie in the Batwoman Suit

A new lesbian comedy from a Harley Quinn writer, Amber Ruffin stans Mary J. Blige in her first late night monologue, Ellen DeGeneres’ many chances, and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin is a go.

Photograph of the author, Mel Perez, by Feature image by Niko of The Sleepy Muse

Television

With Javicia Leslie’s Batwoman, My Favorite Character Is Finally Being Played by Someone Who Looks Like Me

“Like many people of color and queer people, I’ve found ways to relate to a character that is nothing like me. As a poor, fat, Black queer woman I had seemingly nothing in common with a rich orphaned straight white man.”

Television

Meet Your New Batwoman — Bisexual Actress Javicia Leslie!

I texted Autostraddle Deputy Editor Carmen Phillips as soon as I saw the news and she said, “Here’s your official quote: LET’S FUCKING GO!!!!!!”

Television

Boobs on Your Tube: Here Goes Ruby Rose’s Last Performance as “Batwoman”

Plus updates on: Harley Quinn, In the Dark, S.W.A.T., The Good Fight, and Vagrant Queen.

Television

Ruby Rose Is Done With Being Batwoman Now

Ruby Rose has departed as the title role of The CW’s Batwoman following the series’ first season. Warner Bros. TV has announced that the role will be recast.

Television

Batwoman’s Dyke Drama Intensifies in the Penultimate Season 1 Episode

Sophie and Julia finally smooch on the lips, and Parker’s back with some teenage lesbian love advice.

Television

“Batwoman” Understands Everyone Is Gay in Gotham City

I can’t believe these heroes and villains have brought all their lesbian drama to bear on the resolution of the biggest arc of the season; I’ve been waiting to see this on TV my entire life!

Television

Batwoman’s Queer Love Triangle Gets Even Better in an Episode Infused With Hope

“I”m not asking you to be a hero; I’m just asking you to keep going.”

Television

Batwoman Is the Gayest Non-The L Word Thing on TV so Far This Year

A tangled web of exes who still love you and also have chemistry with each other is truly the gayest possible thing.

Television

Boobs on Your Tube: “Batwoman” Is at Its Best the More Murder-y It Gets

Plus updates on Twenties and Legacies!

Television

Boobs on Your Tube: Oh Hey Now “Manifest” Got Gay in Its Second Season!

Plus updates on the All American and Black Lightning season finales, Legacies, and Batwoman!

Television

“Batwoman” Hurdles Problematic Bisexual Vampire Tropes in The Gayest Episode Yet

Gotham City has actual vampires, but the lesbians remain the most dramatic thing about this city!

Film Geekery

5 Things You Should Know About Latina Lesbian Superhero Renee Montoya Before “Birds of Prey”

Not only is Montoya the first Latina lead and lesbian lead in a DC film, she also has an iconic history, including being one of the first and most celebrated lesbian comic book characters of all time.

Television

“Batwoman” Adds Another Lesbian Character and a Major Coming Out Storyline

It’s tough competition on The CW, but Batwoman seems determined to become the gayest show on TV.

Television

“Batwoman” Showunner Caroline Dries on That Big Coming Out Episode and What’s Next For Our Lesbian Caped Crusader

“Kate has finally become comfortable as Batwoman, in being a symbol of hope for Gotham City — but now she’s starting to understand that, as a symbol, she can do more.”