Y’all know me — I’m all about the comics and I’m all about the LGBT+ representation. For my very first A to Z blogging challenge, I’m combining the two. This month will be constructed of an alphabetical list of some of the most awesomely amazing LGBT+ characters in comics!
I know a lot of readers are interested in diversifying their media, and I also know comics can be majorly daunting for new people and it’s hard to track down the stories you want. So, I’m doing the work for you. Each post will be a short run-down of the character in question, followed by a reading recommendation. Some posts are on significant landmark characters, some are on personal favorites, and if I have to choose between the two for a letter, I’ll go with the favorite. I’ve got Marvel, DC, indies and webcomics. I’ve got L, G, B, T, and +. And as always, if I don’t pick your favorite, recommend me stuff in the comments!
A few normal posts will continue throughout April — we don’t skip Ms. Marvel around here for anything — just not so many of them. I’ve got all my letter posts planned, including two guest letters for other blogs, but none of them written… So I’d better be getting on with that. See you in April!
EDIT: Go here for a complete list of characters and posts!
Hannah Reads Books 
Reblogged this on Reckless Indulgence and commented:
This is a great idea! Definitely be stalking Hannah’s blog all throughout April. XD
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Hi Hannah, this is the best theme I’ve run across so far in my A to Z wanderings. I love Marvel, I enjoy reading graphic novels, and I am all for more LGBT+ representation in comics and everywhere. I can’t wait to read your posts!
Sue Archer
Doorway Between Worlds
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Thank you very much! I’ll be looking forward to your rogue words, as well. 🙂
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I love everything about this. I teach culture studies, and I talk about pop culture representations of gender in class a lot. I have a quiz for my students about representations and the “name two LGBT superheroes” questions tripped them up fairly hard. Next time I’ll just point them to your blog in April! 😉 Cheers!
@TarkabarkaHolgy from
Multicolored Diary – Epics from A to Z
MopDog – The crazy thing about Hungarians…
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Ha! That’s awesome! I think that question would even trip up some comic nerds, although it is getting better. Looking forward to your epics!
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This is a pretty cool idea! I can’t wait to see which characters you pick…I’ve got a few in my mind already and I’ll be curious to see if you thought of the same ones. ^_^
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Perfect! You’ll have to let me know which ones you guessed. 😉
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Will do! XD
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I honestly think that this theme is a great and original one! I look forward to seeing your posts in April. All the best!
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Thanks! Your feelings theme is pretty interesting too, I’ll look forward to that one.
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Awesome 🙂 I shall thoroughly enjoy this theme… I am tackling Harry Potter after a break of four years. Will have come fun revisiting!
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Thanks! Harry Potter is a great idea, I’m sure there’s a lot to talk about there. 🙂
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Awesome! Looking forward to reading these!
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OH! I am so excited about this theme! I just picked up comics again, and I wanted to specifically look into some new LGBT+ comics. Perfect timing!!
Alex Hurst, A Fantasy Author in Kyoto
Out of Print, Fiction authors and their shorts
A-Z Blogging in April Participant
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Yay!! Hope I’ve got some stuff you’ll like. 🙂
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The theme sounds interesting. Plus comic books are always a +1.
Waiting to read your expression of fine mingling of the ideas!!
Dropping by from A to Z Blooging
Cheers
Katha Krishna
(https://kathaadream.wordpress.com/)
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Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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Ahh excellent! I definitely feel like comics are daunting but I look forward to your series. In fact, the only graphic novel I’ve read is Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home, which has the bonus of LGBT+ characters.
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Awesome, I hope you find stuff you like! I just kind of dove in headfirst about seven years ago, picking up backstory and connections as I went along, so I feel it’s my duty as a blogger now to pass on my hardwon knowledge. 😉 We’ll see how this series goes, and it might lead to more “comics for beginners” stuff.
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Sounds awesome! 🙂
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Thanks!
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