'X-Men '97's creator opens up about how Pulse & other real-world tragedies inspired the latest episode
Beau DeMayo has broken his silence on social media and is giving insight to the creation of the popular animated series.
April 13, 2024
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gay superheroes
Million Moms Upset Over Gay Superheroes
The right-wing group, with a history of failed campaigns, is objecting to Marvel's plans to marry Northstar to his boyfriend and DC's projected gay hero.
May 25, 2012
Don't Forget Roxane Gay (and Queer Superheroes), Hollywood!
The bisexual writer of World of Wakanda reflects on queer erasure, representation, and the media reaction to her lack of invitation to the Black Panther premiere.
February 15, 2018
Gay Archie Comics Character to Make Debut as Superhero
Riverdale's gay teen Kevin Keller is set to appear in upcoming issues as the crime-fighting Equalizer.
February 20, 2014
Kit Harington: When Will a Marvel Superhero Be Played by a Gay Actor?
There's a "big problem" in Hollywood around queer acceptance, said the star of Xavier Dolan's The Death and Life of John F. Donovan.
September 11, 2018
You Can Play a Gay Superhero in Lego/Marvel Game
Lego's new Marvel Avengers videogame allows players to be either Wiccan or Hulkling.
February 4, 2016
First African-American Gay Superhero Joins Arrow Cast
The popular CW series that follows DC's Green Arrow has cast Echo Kellum as Mr. Terrific.
August 3, 2015
PHOTOS: Are You Ready for First Gay Mormon Superhero?
Take a look at an exclusive preview of the comic book featuring the world's first gay Mormon superhero, Stripling Warrior.
April 9, 2015
Arrow and The Flash Stars: It's Time for a Gay Superhero on TV
The casts and creators from two of today's most popular superhero series weigh in on their shows' inclusion of people of color, out actors, and LGBT characters.
March 31, 2015
Comic Casts Gay Men as Superhero, Villain
A popular gay Web series has inspired an anthology-style comic collection.
May 1, 2013
DC Comics Picks Gay Superhero For Solo Series
For the first time, a gay male superhero will have his own ongoing solo series from a mainstream comic book publisher.
February 6, 2015
Newsmax Host Bashes Gay Captain America, Wants Trump-Loving Superhero
Grant Stinchfield said "the country's going bananas" in response to a comic-book character.
March 18, 2021
How 'Boys in the Band' Helped Matt Bomer Become a Gay TV Superhero
The gay actor discussed how playing a closeted man onstage got him the part of Larry Trainor on Doom Patrol.
February 27, 2019
Gay Superhero Midnighter Proves 'Comics Are Evolving'
The out super scribe talks about the pressures of writing the first comic headlined by a gay male superhero in the DC Universe and the excitement of making LGBT comics history.
June 3, 2015
Inside the Marvel Comics Gay Wedding
The creative team behind Marvel Comics' Astonishing X-Men talks about tackling the first same-sex superhero wedding and the future of the industry's original gay hero.
June 19, 2012
Million Moms Facebook Post Draws Unsolicited Praise for DC and Green Lantern
The antigay group's Facebook post about the gay superhero was taken down, apparently because it generated many pro-gay comments.
June 1, 2012
Meet TV’s First Black Lesbian Superhero
Nafessa Williams, who plays a gay superhero on The CW's Black Lightning, is inspiring other young girls of color to "walk in their own superhero."
January 16, 2018
7 Things List: June 5, 2015
Our entertainment and events highlights this week include a trailblazing gay superhero, the scent of a drag queen, and Pride in the nation's capital.
June 5, 2015