In an entertainment world dominated by heteronormative media, finding quality stories that center mainly around queer characters can be like finding a needle in a haystack for us in the LGBTQ+ community. Don’t get me wrong, like most queer individuals, I grew up watching and loving straight love stories.
But when I was in high school trying to work through my sexuality and all the obstacles that came with it, I came across my first webcomic series. Upon reading it, I experienced something I never could with a more traditional love story; these characters were dealing with the same issues I had. They too had their battles with the closet. With dating in secret. With coming out to friends. With parental neglect. With public judgment. Reading this comic gave me hope that I could work through my own problems. That, readers, is the power of representation.
Though LGBTQ+ representation in film and TV has been improving over the years – see this article on “Love, Simon” – independent creators have proven themselves to be way ahead of the curve. These online comics focus on inclusive, LGBTQ+ heavy content and a range of stories and characters that cater to every color of the pride flag rainbow.
There are hundreds of LGBTQ+ webcomics out there, but here are a few that are definitely worth reading!
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