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This is a list of some of the many webcomics featuring lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) content.

Background

LGBT themes and characters were historically omitted intentionally from the content of comic strips and comic books, due to either censorship or the perception that comics were for children. In recent years, the number of LGBT characters in mainstream comics has increased greatly.

There exist a large amount of openly gay and lesbian comic creators that self-publish their work on the internet. These include amateur works, as well as more "mainstream" works, such as Kyle's Bed & Breakfast.[1] According to Andrew Wheeler from Comics Alliance, webcomics "provide a platform to so many queer voices that might otherwise go undiscovered."[2]

List

Title Creator Run LGBT-related content Sources
Assigned Male Sophie Labelle 2014– Follows life through the eyes of a middle schooler who alternately makes light of, and chafes under the realities of growing up a transgender child in a cisgender world. [3]
As the Crow Flies Melanie Gillman 2012– Follows the interactions of a group of queer pre-teens. [4]
De Boezems Jiro Ghianni 2010– One panel gag strips about two bosoms that came from a transman's chest. [5][6]
Bucko Jeff Parker; Erika Moen 2011–2012 Features an "uninhibited" lesbian main character [7]
Capitol Hillbillies Chris Lange 2007–2015 Revolves around the lives of four queer men. [8]
Check, Please! Ngozi Ukaza 2013– Centers around a gay protagonist on a college hockey team. [9]
Closetspace Jenn Dolari 2002– Features several transgender characters. [10]
Cucumber Quest Gigi D.G. 2011- Features two crushing girls and a complex trans woman character. [11]
Curvy Sylvan migdal 2008– Features two lesbian protagonists in a relationship. [2]
DAR! Erika Moen Moen's auto-biographical comic follows her as she explores her own sexuality. [2]
Demon Street Aliza Layne 2013- Features a nonbinary character and a pair of crushing pre-teen girls. [12]
Finn and Charlie are Hitched Tony Breed Features a gay couple in a slice-of-life story. [8]
Girls With Slingshots Danielle Corsetto 2004–2015 Main character Hazel surrounds herself with various LGBT friends [8][2]
Go Get a Roomie! Chloé C 2010– Features a pansexual protagonist and explores sexual themes. [13]
Gunnerkrigg Court Tom Siddell 2005– Features various LGBT characters, including a same-sex couple. [14]
Jane's World Paige Braddock 1998– Most of the central characters, including the titular Jane, are gay women. [15]
Kate or Die Kate Leth 2012– Covers issues including bisexuality and feminism. [2]
Khaos Komix Tab Kimpton 2006– Features eight college kids of various sexualities and gender identities. [8][13]
Kyle's Bed & Breakfast Greg Fox 1998– Covers controversial LGBT topics such as marriage equality, HIV/AIDS, body fascism and conversion therapy. [1][8]
The Less than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal E.K. Weaver Follows the relationship of two homosexual men. [8][2]
Ménage à 3 Gisele Lagace; Dave Lumsdon 2008– Explores "themes of sexual awakening" [13]
Oglaf Trudy Cooper Explores various sexual themes. [13]
The Princess Christine Smith 2010– Sports a transgender protagonist, among various other LGBT characters. [16]
Questionable Content Jeph Jacques 2003– Includes transgender woman Claire, as well themes of sexuality. [16]
Transe-Generation Matt Nishi 2005– Gag strips about the daily life of an FtM transsexual. [10]
Venus Envy Erin Lindsay 2001– Features MtF transsexual character adjusting to school life as a girl. Also features an FtM transsexual and a lesbian. [10]
Young Bottoms in Love Tim Fish Features "more realistic" portrayals of homosexual characters. [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Palmer, Joe (2006-10-16). "Gay Comics 101". AfterElton.com. p. 3. Archived from the original on 2007-10-15.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Wheeler, Andrew (2012-06-29). "Comics Pride: 50 Comics and Characters That Resonate with LGBT Readers". Comics Alliance. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ Chase, Suzi Chase (May 13, 2015). "Assigned Male': Humor and Insight While Growing Up Trans". Comics Alliance. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ Bezner, KM (2015-09-28). "Growing Up Queer: Should You Be Reading 'As the Crow Flies'?". Comics Alliance. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ Kistemaker, Janiek (September 14, 2010). "De Boezems queeren". Lover Magazine. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Dorst, VPRO (April 30, 2013). "Boezems op avontuur". VPRO. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Brown, Ruth (October 3, 2012). "Book Review: Jeff Parker and Erika Moen, Bucko". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on September 5, 2013.
  8. ^ a b c d e f Grabowy, TJ (2012-09-17). "Strip Tease: 7 Queer Web Comics You Should Be Reading". Queerty. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ Lawson, Emma (2016-04-06). "Baking, Bros And Beyonce: Should You Be Reading 'Check, Please'?". Comics Alliance. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ a b c Seabrook, Laura. "Trans Web Comics - Transition Stories, Switch-Around, Personal Histories, Theory, Incidentals and Gag Strips". Gender Centre. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  11. ^ "Lost in Transition: 'Cucumber Quest' and Transgender Villains". Comics Alliance. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
  12. ^ "Demon Street - Yes Homo: Queer Webcomic Reviews". Yes Homo. 2015-04-12. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
  13. ^ a b c d Moondaughter, Wolfen (2013-02-18). "Not Safe for Work". Sequential Tart. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ Townsend, Alex (2015-11-20). "Webcomic Spotlight: Interview With Gunnerkrigg Court Creator Tom Siddell". The Mary Sue. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ Sen, Jai (2013-10-18). "Paige Braddock Changes the World Without Bending or Breaking It". The Clyde Fitch Report. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ a b Wolfe, Tash (2015-02-23). "Visual Representation: Trans Characters In Webcomics". The Mary Sue. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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