Recent news and feature articles from Prism Comics, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the work of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender comics creators, as well as LGBT themes in comics in general. http://prismcomics.org http://prismcomics.org/images/logo.jpg http://prismcomics.org http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1675 Lots of spoilers to follow so if you don’t want to know that the Scarlet Witch is the real power behind Dark Reign, don’t read any further. Well, if you are still reading, you probably know she isn’t really the one behind Dark Reign or at least, she hasn’t been revealed as the one yet. (Who is the shadowy figure behind the door?) Norman Osborn appears to be the prime mover of this EVENT! Osborn has been the leader of the Thunderbolts and because of his leadership… Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:00:00 MST   QUEER EYE ON COMICS: Secret Invasion: Dark Reign #1
by Scott Anderson
Lots of spoilers to follow so if you don’t want to know that the Scarlet Witch is the real power behind Dark Reign, don’t read any further. Well, if you are still reading, you probably know she isn’t really the one behind Dark Reign or at least, she hasn’t been revealed as the one yet. (Who is the shadowy figure behind the door?) Norman Osborn appears to be the prime mover of this EVENT! Osborn has been the leader of the Thunderbolts and because of his leadership…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1675 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1674 One of the things that always makes our job a little easier here at QEOC is that language is always evolving, sometimes with hilarious results. I mean, we've all seen the panels where the Joker talks about pulling the world's most massive boner, and while that's certainly the funniest example--mostly because the Joker actually says the word "boner" like eighteen times in an eight page story--it's not the only one. Specifically--and given that you're reading this here at Prism, this probably… Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   QUEER EYE ON COMICS: "The Gay Blade of Terror"
by Chris Sims
One of the things that always makes our job a little easier here at QEOC is that language is always evolving, sometimes with hilarious results. I mean, we've all seen the panels where the Joker talks about pulling the world's most massive boner, and while that's certainly the funniest example--mostly because the Joker actually says the word "boner" like eighteen times in an eight page story--it's not the only one. Specifically--and given that you're reading this here at Prism, this probably…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1674 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1673 Intrepid interviewer Zan, snowed in at his Seattle home, connected this week with comics writer Dale Lazarov through the magic of technology. He brings you all the details on Dale's latest book, MANLY, released at the end of this year from Bruno Gmünder, as well as other exciting projects from this steamy storyteller… Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   SPECTRUM: Silent Night, Sexy Night
by Charles "Zan" Christensen
Intrepid interviewer Zan, snowed in at his Seattle home, connected this week with comics writer Dale Lazarov through the magic of technology. He brings you all the details on Dale's latest book, MANLY, released at the end of this year from Bruno Gmünder, as well as other exciting projects from this steamy storyteller…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1673 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1668 Whatever holiday you celebrate (and even if you don't), some of the Prism folk would like to extend their warmest wishes to you, our loyal readers. Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   COLOR COMMENTARY: Happy Holidays from the People of Prism!!
Whatever holiday you celebrate (and even if you don't), some of the Prism folk would like to extend their warmest wishes to you, our loyal readers.]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1668 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1672 A graphic essay about graphic comics and how they could be more so. Merry Happy, Queer Eye on Comics fans! If you're anything like me, the holidays (or "Sparkle Season" as it has come to be known in my former home of Pittsburgh), then your head is filled with thoughts of glistening balls, stiff and sweet canes, and all manner of delicious goo covering every surface. That's right... 'tis the Season to be preoccupied with male genitalia! For those of us left unfulfilled by the vast array of… Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   QUEER EYE ON COMICS: Dudity In Comics: Could 2009 Be Our Year?
by Kyle Minor
A graphic essay about graphic comics and how they could be more so. Merry Happy, Queer Eye on Comics fans! If you're anything like me, the holidays (or "Sparkle Season" as it has come to be known in my former home of Pittsburgh), then your head is filled with thoughts of glistening balls, stiff and sweet canes, and all manner of delicious goo covering every surface. That's right... 'tis the Season to be preoccupied with male genitalia! For those of us left unfulfilled by the vast array of…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1672 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1671 Editor’s Note: A tribute by Heidi MacDonald about her friend, Maddie Blaustein. This is reprinted with kind permission by Heidi from her blog, The Beat, on www.publishersweekly.com. Thank you, Heidi. Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   SPECTRUM: RIP Maddie Blaustein
by Heidi MacDonald
Editor’s Note: A tribute by Heidi MacDonald about her friend, Maddie Blaustein. This is reprinted with kind permission by Heidi from her blog, The Beat, on www.publishersweekly.com. Thank you, Heidi.]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1671 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1669 Celebrate the holidays with more free comics at Prism’s Webcomics page! There is more humor at The Catty Corner. And on Wednesday, December 17, pages 97 – 108 of The Werewif appear with a cute interlude in the adventures of Linus, who lives part of each month as a woman. … Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: Our Webcomics Celebrate the Holidays!
by Scott Anderson
Celebrate the holidays with more free comics at Prism’s Webcomics page! There is more humor at The Catty Corner. And on Wednesday, December 17, pages 97 – 108 of The Werewif appear with a cute interlude in the adventures of Linus, who lives part of each month as a woman. …]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1669 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1670 As promised, here's Part II of our interview where we probe the writer (Chuck McKinney) and artist (Chino) of the fab webcomic, From the Cellar, about Chuck’s stage antics, Chino’s self-designed go-go boy outfits, and the artistic process. Check out Part I here. Q: Chuck, I see that you turned one of the From the Cellar episodes into an animated cartoon. Will we see more? CHUCK: I take it you're referring to the OUTED VIDEO we did for that episode. I'd love to do more. It was… Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: Prism Interviews Chuck and Chino From the Cellar Part II!
by David Stanley
As promised, here's Part II of our interview where we probe the writer (Chuck McKinney) and artist (Chino) of the fab webcomic, From the Cellar, about Chuck’s stage antics, Chino’s self-designed go-go boy outfits, and the artistic process. Check out Part I here. Q: Chuck, I see that you turned one of the From the Cellar episodes into an animated cartoon. Will we see more? CHUCK: I take it you're referring to the OUTED VIDEO we did for that episode. I'd love to do more. It was…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1670 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1667 Forrest J. Ackerman (known to most as “Forry”), a legend in the science fiction, horror, and comic book communities, passed away on December 4th. As co-founder, editor and the creative force on Famous Monsters of Filmland, Ackerman inspired many imitators and successors, and was a significant figure in the “fandom” movement. His famed “Ackermansion” home, full of movie props ranging from King Kong armatures to the robotic woman from Metropolis was open to all… Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   SPECTRUM: Why is the passing of Forrest J. Ackerman of GLBT importance?
by Andy Mangels
Forrest J. Ackerman (known to most as “Forry”), a legend in the science fiction, horror, and comic book communities, passed away on December 4th. As co-founder, editor and the creative force on Famous Monsters of Filmland, Ackerman inspired many imitators and successors, and was a significant figure in the “fandom” movement. His famed “Ackermansion” home, full of movie props ranging from King Kong armatures to the robotic woman from Metropolis was open to all…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1667 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1666 Continuing Gay Comics Month on Strip! on Resonance FM, Alex Fitch talks to the winners of last year's Prism Gay Press Grant--Justin Hall and Tommy Roddy--about their comics Glamazonia: The Uncanny Super Tranny and Pride High, respectively. Glamazonia tells the tale of a transgender super-heroine fighting mythical creatures, serial killers and old-fashioned superhero origin stories while Pride High is a hipper version of the X-Men which allows the gay… Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: Strip! Alex Fitch Interviews Justin Hall and Tommy Roddy on Resonance FM!
Continuing Gay Comics Month on Strip! on Resonance FM, Alex Fitch talks to the winners of last year's Prism Gay Press Grant--Justin Hall and Tommy Roddy--about their comics Glamazonia: The Uncanny Super Tranny and Pride High, respectively. Glamazonia tells the tale of a transgender super-heroine fighting mythical creatures, serial killers and old-fashioned superhero origin stories while Pride High is a hipper version of the X-Men which allows the gay…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1666 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1665 DETECTIVE Comics #371, published in 1968 by DC Comics, then still National Periodical Publications, features as it's main story, "Batgirl's Costume Cut-Ups!" The title itself promises outlandish treats galore, and what follows on the pages within does not disappoint. (The creative team is uncredited on the splash page, but good authority has it the tale was penned by Gardner Fox and the artwork is unmistakably Gil Kane's.) First we get introduced to such long-forgotten (and rightfully… Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   COLOR COMMENTARY: See Batgirl's tights run. Run, tights. Run.
by Brian Douglas Ahern
DETECTIVE Comics #371, published in 1968 by DC Comics, then still National Periodical Publications, features as it's main story, "Batgirl's Costume Cut-Ups!" The title itself promises outlandish treats galore, and what follows on the pages within does not disappoint. (The creative team is uncredited on the splash page, but good authority has it the tale was penned by Gardner Fox and the artwork is unmistakably Gil Kane's.) First we get introduced to such long-forgotten (and rightfully…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1665 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1664 From the Cellar is a digital comic you need to check out. For those of you who don’t find any comics that speak to your experience—well, this might not be exactly your experience, but probably something you might fantasize about. Y’know, being a hot bartender in the West Village of New York, meeting lots of cute guys and having an eccentric cast of funny and sexy supporting players to make your life all the more glamorous. Well, okay, my fantasy. From the Cellar is the… Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: Prism Interviews Chuck and Chino From the Cellar! Part I
by David Stanley
From the Cellar is a digital comic you need to check out. For those of you who don’t find any comics that speak to your experience—well, this might not be exactly your experience, but probably something you might fantasize about. Y’know, being a hot bartender in the West Village of New York, meeting lots of cute guys and having an eccentric cast of funny and sexy supporting players to make your life all the more glamorous. Well, okay, my fantasy. From the Cellar is the…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1664 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1662 I know we are getting close to Christmas, but I hope that you will still be able to get me some of the things that I want as presents. Yes, I know you have a pile of Wii's, and there are so many requests for big screen tv's that you may never catch up, but I have some other ideas for the perfect gift. 1) No more crossovers! That's right. If you could possibly extend your influence to Marvel and DC, please ask them to have no more Crisis's or Invasions. There have been too many of these the… Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   QUEER EYE ON COMICS: Dear Santa
by Mark Phillips
I know we are getting close to Christmas, but I hope that you will still be able to get me some of the things that I want as presents. Yes, I know you have a pile of Wii's, and there are so many requests for big screen tv's that you may never catch up, but I have some other ideas for the perfect gift. 1) No more crossovers! That's right. If you could possibly extend your influence to Marvel and DC, please ask them to have no more Crisis's or Invasions. There have been too many of these the…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1662 http://www.doorq.com/Blog.aspx?b=2079 DoorQ checks in with the folks over at Prism Comics, as they give us an overview of their site, their services and the fun things they do. PRIDE HIGH creator Tommy Roddy talks about his group of teen superheroes and their funtastic adventures. Also a discussion on Laurel K. Hamilton and homophobia. [Source: DoorQ] Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: iDoorQ #4
DoorQ checks in with the folks over at Prism Comics, as they give us an overview of their site, their services and the fun things they do. PRIDE HIGH creator Tommy Roddy talks about his group of teen superheroes and their funtastic adventures. Also a discussion on Laurel K. Hamilton and homophobia. [Source: DoorQ]]]> OS559 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1661 Planet Gay XXXPress (c'mon, with three XXX's in the title you know this book is gonna be pornorific) is a new full-color, super glossy, in-your-face gay porn comic like no other! Published by sexy real-life partners, Mark Padilla (on pencils) and Johnny Nolen (on words and colors) - with an assist by Diego Gomez (lettering), under their colorfully named comic company, Gravity Faggot, Planet Gay XXXPress has three whopping sex-filled tales aimed to get your tongues a-wagging and… Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   COLOR COMMENTARY: "Choo-Choo" - All Aboard the Gayest Train in Town!
by Brian Andersen
Planet Gay XXXPress (c'mon, with three XXX's in the title you know this book is gonna be pornorific) is a new full-color, super glossy, in-your-face gay porn comic like no other! Published by sexy real-life partners, Mark Padilla (on pencils) and Johnny Nolen (on words and colors) - with an assist by Diego Gomez (lettering), under their colorfully named comic company, Gravity Faggot, Planet Gay XXXPress has three whopping sex-filled tales aimed to get your tongues a-wagging and…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1661 http://comicbookqueers.com/podcasts.php [Source: Comic Book Queers] Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Brian Andersen Interviewed on the Comic Book Queers Podcast!
[Source: Comic Book Queers]]]> OS555 http://comicbookqueers.com/podcasts.php [Source: Comic Book Queers] Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Brian Andersen Interviewed on the Comic Book Queers Podcast!
[Source: Comic Book Queers]]]> OS554 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1660 The Prism folks have been busy over the summer and fall with bar events, book fairs and comic conventions. Pictures have finally been posted on Prism's Flickr page from HARD HEROES 2008, an annual fundraiser in Los Angeles. Super heroes and villains abounded along with creators Aman Chaudhary, Michael Derry, Scott Mullens, Brad Rader, Michael Troy and Sean-Z. Master face and body painter Bruce Collins and his team were busy turning sexy guys and gals into works of into sexy works of comic… Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: APE, HARD HEROES and WEHO BOOK FAIR Pictures Posted
The Prism folks have been busy over the summer and fall with bar events, book fairs and comic conventions. Pictures have finally been posted on Prism's Flickr page from HARD HEROES 2008, an annual fundraiser in Los Angeles. Super heroes and villains abounded along with creators Aman Chaudhary, Michael Derry, Scott Mullens, Brad Rader, Michael Troy and Sean-Z. Master face and body painter Bruce Collins and his team were busy turning sexy guys and gals into works of into sexy works of comic…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1660 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1659 You wouldn't have to be an irredeemable geek to think of AIDS as a particularly pernicious super-villain. According to UNAIDS/WHO, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is answerable for the deaths of two million world citizens every year, with an estimated 33 million currently infected—that's Galactus-level nasty. The most important difference, one we remember on World AIDS Day, is that the comic book tragedies inflicted upon our real world by the AIDS virus are all too human. This December… Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:00:00 MST   QUEER EYE ON COMICS: "A Ton of Cure"
by Terrance Griep
You wouldn't have to be an irredeemable geek to think of AIDS as a particularly pernicious super-villain. According to UNAIDS/WHO, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is answerable for the deaths of two million world citizens every year, with an estimated 33 million currently infected—that's Galactus-level nasty. The most important difference, one we remember on World AIDS Day, is that the comic book tragedies inflicted upon our real world by the AIDS virus are all too human. This December…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1659 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1658 Portland Event Raises Over $22,500 For Local Shelters and Crisis LineNew Jersey Event Raises Over $4,100 For Local Shelter All-Star Art Auction, Costumed Heroes, and Huge All Ages Crowds! Portland, Oregon, November 25, 2008 - The totals are in, and America's most famous super-heroine helped raise over $26,600 at the annual "Wonder Woman Day" events. Following worldwide coverage of the first two years, the event was again concurrently held on October 26th at Excalibur Comics in… Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: Wonder Woman Day III - October 26, 2008 - A Sensational Success! Charity Event Raises over $26,000!
Portland Event Raises Over $22,500 For Local Shelters and Crisis LineNew Jersey Event Raises Over $4,100 For Local Shelter All-Star Art Auction, Costumed Heroes, and Huge All Ages Crowds! Portland, Oregon, November 25, 2008 - The totals are in, and America's most famous super-heroine helped raise over $26,600 at the annual "Wonder Woman Day" events. Following worldwide coverage of the first two years, the event was again concurrently held on October 26th at Excalibur Comics in…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1658 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1657 Marvel Comic's Amazing Spider-Man Family #3, in stores December 17, 2008, will feature an all new story by two of Prism Comics' very own, Abby Denson and Colleen Coover! The talented duo's collaboration is a whimsical look at Peter Parker's beloved Aunt May as she becomes the "Amazing Spider-Ma'am!" And this is just the begining as Denson will work with various artists on a series of short stories that will follow May as she "borrows" Spidey's suit and uses it to fight petty crime in the… Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: Colleen Coover and Abby Denson Collaborate on Amazing Spider-Man Family #3!
Marvel Comic's Amazing Spider-Man Family #3, in stores December 17, 2008, will feature an all new story by two of Prism Comics' very own, Abby Denson and Colleen Coover! The talented duo's collaboration is a whimsical look at Peter Parker's beloved Aunt May as she becomes the "Amazing Spider-Ma'am!" And this is just the begining as Denson will work with various artists on a series of short stories that will follow May as she "borrows" Spidey's suit and uses it to fight petty crime in the…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1657 http://comicon.com/ubb/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=529275#Post529275 [Source: The Pulse] Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: The Pulse Interviews Brian Andersen!
[Source: The Pulse]]]> OS552 http://www.doorq.com/Blog.aspx?b=2030 [Source: DoorQ] Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Tina Anderson Reviews Tug Harder at DoorQ!
[Source: DoorQ]]]> OS553 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1656 FROM THE DIARY OF JAMES WORTHINGTON GORDON: November 23, 1975 It’s a crime! Well, of course it is. I deal with that sort of thing daily. But, this time, someone has simply gone too far! All the Twinkies in Gotham have vanished from the “racks” without a trace! And just four days before Thanksgiving! I know that I speak for all of my men, both in and out of uniform, when I say that there won’t be much to be thankful for without those tempting, cream filled treats to lighten our… Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:00:00 MST   QUEER EYE ON COMICS: Shake and Bake
by Ed Natcher
FROM THE DIARY OF JAMES WORTHINGTON GORDON: November 23, 1975 It’s a crime! Well, of course it is. I deal with that sort of thing daily. But, this time, someone has simply gone too far! All the Twinkies in Gotham have vanished from the “racks” without a trace! And just four days before Thanksgiving! I know that I speak for all of my men, both in and out of uniform, when I say that there won’t be much to be thankful for without those tempting, cream filled treats to lighten our…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1656 http://www.cherrygrrl.com/2008/11/23/2500-years-in-the-making-sappho-the-miniseries/ It would be hard to find a woman in the lesbian community who hasn’t heard of the poet Sappho. Hopefully, it would be hard to find ANYONE who hasn’t heard of her and the beautiful and timeless writing that she contributed during her time. [Source: Cherry Grrl] Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: 2,500 Years in the Making: Sappho, the Miniseries | Cherry Grrl
It would be hard to find a woman in the lesbian community who hasn’t heard of the poet Sappho. Hopefully, it would be hard to find ANYONE who hasn’t heard of her and the beautiful and timeless writing that she contributed during her time. [Source: Cherry Grrl]]]> OS556 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1655 A mouthful in any language, "Hanazakari no Kimitachi he" is better known to manga fans as "Hana Kimi". This sweet and surprising story of young love blooming on the vine is a must read for romantics of all ages. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:00 MST   COLOR COMMENTARY: Hana Kimi
by PKA
A mouthful in any language, "Hanazakari no Kimitachi he" is better known to manga fans as "Hana Kimi". This sweet and surprising story of young love blooming on the vine is a must read for romantics of all ages.]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1655 http://pridecomics.com/media/pridehigh-trikone.pdf [Source: Trikone Magazine] Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: Trikone Magazine Interview Pride High's Tommy Roddy!
[Source: Trikone Magazine]]]> OS550 http://www.popimage.com/content/viewnews.cgi?newsid1224622428,65514, My partner Matt and I moved from New Jersey to San Francisco last month so that after 9 years of being in a relationship, we could get married. And we are going to get married. But thanks to a ballot initiative in California known as Proposition 8 that will ban same-sex marriage, we have a small window of opportunity. [Source: PopImage] Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: PopImage's Ed Mathews Elopes in Case of Prop 8 Passage
My partner Matt and I moved from New Jersey to San Francisco last month so that after 9 years of being in a relationship, we could get married. And we are going to get married. But thanks to a ballot initiative in California known as Proposition 8 that will ban same-sex marriage, we have a small window of opportunity. [Source: PopImage]]]> OS549 http://www.cloutmagonline.com/pdf/clout_4_oct_nov_08.pdf [Source: Clout Magazine] Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: Clout Magazine Explains Brian Andersen's Clout in the Gay Comics World!
[Source: Clout Magazine]]]> OS548 http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081011/LIFE/810110301/-1/NEWS Brad Fraser (Queer as Folk) based the title of his play "Poor Super Man" on a 1990s comic book series when Superman was briefly killed off. Producer David Drake plans to use the Art House Theatre's movie screen for more than 150 projections and comiclike captions for the New England premiere. [Source: Cape Cod Times] Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: "Poor Super Man" in Provincetown
Brad Fraser (Queer as Folk) based the title of his play "Poor Super Man" on a 1990s comic book series when Superman was briefly killed off. Producer David Drake plans to use the Art House Theatre's movie screen for more than 150 projections and comiclike captions for the New England premiere. [Source: Cape Cod Times]]]> OS547 http://valley24.com/weblogs/fat-camp/2008/oct/10/when-i-knewand-how-it-saved-me/ When I was a kid my favorite piece of clothing was a royal blue Superman t-shirt. I remember the front of the shirt displayed an image of the comic book superhero standing confidently...with a big smile on his face. As he flexed his muscles, he broke the chains that were binding him. I didn't know who Superman was, but I spent a lot of time staring at that image... [Source: Valley24.com] Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: When I Knew... and How it Saved Me.
When I was a kid my favorite piece of clothing was a royal blue Superman t-shirt. I remember the front of the shirt displayed an image of the comic book superhero standing confidently...with a big smile on his face. As he flexed his muscles, he broke the chains that were binding him. I didn't know who Superman was, but I spent a lot of time staring at that image... [Source: Valley24.com]]]> OS543 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/10/09/comic-book-urban-legends-revealed-176/ COMIC URBAN LEGEND: The writers of New Mutants had to re-write a finished comic book at the last moment because Marvel decided not to publish the original story, which involved a gay student killing himself. STATUS: True [Source: Comics Should Be Good] Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed #176
COMIC URBAN LEGEND: The writers of New Mutants had to re-write a finished comic book at the last moment because Marvel decided not to publish the original story, which involved a gay student killing himself. STATUS: True [Source: Comics Should Be Good]]]> OS542 http://miramichileader.canadaeast.com/community/article/440625 Personality conflicts also play a large role in Gotham Central. In Half a Life, detective Rene Montoya is outed as a lesbian by a fellow officer, a photograph of her kissing another woman posted on cork board at the station. [Source: Miramichi Leader] Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: Gotham Central an example of how good comics can be
Personality conflicts also play a large role in Gotham Central. In Half a Life, detective Rene Montoya is outed as a lesbian by a fellow officer, a photograph of her kissing another woman posted on cork board at the station. [Source: Miramichi Leader]]]> OS545 http://www.baywindows.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=81621 Shepard’s murder even impacted niche sectors of pop culture and art where one might not expect serious depictions of anti-gay violence, including a 2001 Shepard-inspired story arc in the Green Lantern comic book series... [Source: Bay Windows] Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: Startling Images
Shepard’s murder even impacted niche sectors of pop culture and art where one might not expect serious depictions of anti-gay violence, including a 2001 Shepard-inspired story arc in the Green Lantern comic book series... [Source: Bay Windows]]]> OS544 http://sharrow.wordpress.com/2008/10/01/on-art-brian-andersen/ [Source: Rain on the Roof] Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: Rain on the Roof Interviews Brian Andersen!
[Source: Rain on the Roof]]]> OS539 http://www.afterelton.com/blog/lylemasaki/week-in-gay-geek-50-spider-man-musical-batman-dvd-watchmen-russell-t-davies-doctor-who-return? Spider-Man: The Muscial?, combining sci-fi crushes and more [Source: AfterElton.com] Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: The Week in Gay Geek
Spider-Man: The Muscial?, combining sci-fi crushes and more [Source: AfterElton.com]]]> OS537 http://www.outwordmagazine.com/main/downloads/368-arts_web.pdf [Source: Outword Magazine] Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: Outword on Brian Andersen: Out, Nerdy and Proud!
[Source: Outword Magazine]]]> OS536 http://www.advocate.com/issue_story_ektid62155.asp Manga is so vast that there is an entire subgenre portraying love between girls. Yuri—which literally translates as “lily”—can revolve around anything from hard-core sex between impossibly pneumatic girl characters to sweet tales of schoolgirl crushes, where hand-holding is as racy as things get. [Source: The Advocate] Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: Lost in Translation
Manga is so vast that there is an entire subgenre portraying love between girls. Yuri—which literally translates as “lily”—can revolve around anything from hard-core sex between impossibly pneumatic girl characters to sweet tales of schoolgirl crushes, where hand-holding is as racy as things get. [Source: The Advocate]]]> OS538 http://www.heretv.com/podcast/here147.mp3 This week on the here! Podcast with Josh and Sara: David Stanley of Prism Comics and Ivan Velez of Planet Bronx Prod. talk about LGBT comic books and mainstream gay characters. [Source: Here! TV] Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: here! Podcast with Josh and Sara (MP3)
This week on the here! Podcast with Josh and Sara: David Stanley of Prism Comics and Ivan Velez of Planet Bronx Prod. talk about LGBT comic books and mainstream gay characters. [Source: Here! TV]]]> OS546 http://comicbooks.about.com/od/interviews/a/shatnerint.htm William Shatner comes back to comics with an exclusive line of work based on his novels. Bluewater Productions is at the helm and this interview with Darren and Scott Davis delves into the new comics from William Shatner. [Source: About.com: Comic Books] Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:00:00 MDT   FROM THE WEB: Darren Davis Interview William Shatner Presents - Bluewater Productions Interview
William Shatner comes back to comics with an exclusive line of work based on his novels. Bluewater Productions is at the helm and this interview with Darren and Scott Davis delves into the new comics from William Shatner. [Source: About.com: Comic Books]]]> OS540