Queer Comic Resources

Websites

The Canada Open Comics Library
A Toronto-based nonprofit; last year they created a list of queer-owned graphic novel publishers, publishers that prioritize queer creators/stories, and additional databases they house queer comics and graphic novels.

DC Pride
DC Universe Pride celebrates Pride by highlighting the LGBTQ creators, characters, and stories within the DC Universe. This website showcases the diversity and strength of LGBTQ representation in comics, honoring the impact of these characters and creators in the world of DC.

The LGBTQ+ Comics Studies Reader
Offers a comprehensive exploration of LGBTQ+ comics, tracing their evolution from underground and alternative comix scenes in the 1960s to the present. Through essays, interviews, and analyses of iconic artists like Alison Bechdel and Howard Cruse, the volume examines key themes such as coming out, chosen families, and liberation, while exploring the diverse scholarly approaches to queer comics across genres and mediums.

Marvel's Pride History
Revisiting Marvel Comics' Pride History takes a look back at the milestone comics that have played a significant role in inspiring change and promoting LGBTQ+ representation in Marvel. This collection highlights pivotal moments and characters that have shaped Marvel's approach to inclusivity and pride.

The Newark Public Library (NJ) LGBTQ Resource Center
Provides reading lists, information about their resources and offerings, as well as additional NJ/NYC-based resources.

No Flying No Tights
No Flying, No Tights is a graphic novel site that focuses on reviewing new comics to guide library purchasing decisions and acts as an educational resource to help librarians and others curious about comics and graphic novels. Readers can use the Browse by Intersectionality feature to find titles featuring particular queer identities. The Features team also has created several lists specifically featuring LGBTQ titles. Feature Lists (Click Pride to access LGBTQ specific lists)

Prism Comics
Prism Comics is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ comic books, creators, readers, and educators. Founded in 2003, it emerged as a response to the marginalization of LGBTQ comics in the 80s and 90s, providing a space for LGBTQ and LGBTQ-friendly creators to network and share their work.

Queer Liberation Library
The Queer Liberation Library works to provide LGBTQ+ individuals with literature, information, and resources that highlight and celebrate the diverse and empowering aspects of their identity. The library aims to strengthen and support the community through access to valuable materials.

Queer Comics Database
This website is dedicated to providing access to comics that feature queer representation across various formats and audiences. It includes comics from major publishers, independent creators, and self-published works, spanning genres for children, teens, adults, and all-ages readers.

Webtoons

Webtoon LGBTIA+ Stories
Webtoon is a popular webcomics platform; quite a few of their comics have been published, and this landing page gives access to LGBTQIA stories.

Rainbow Canvas
An anthology collecting twelve brand new stories from the worlds of your favorite BL and GL Webtoon Canvas Series.

Resources to help fight book bans & challenges

Books Unbanned
An initiative that gives digital access to frequently banned books (including some LGBTQ+ comics) to teens and young adults.

Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF)
The CBLDF is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting First Amendment rights for comic creators, retailers, and librarians. They provide legal referrals, advice, and resources for handling things like book challenges and identity discrimination.

GNCRT Guide to Addressing Comic Book Bans, Censorship, and Challenges in Libraries
To proactively fight bans and challenges specific to the comics and graphic novel format the GNCRT Addressing Challenges Toolkit provides strategies to address Comics Challenges before, during, and after they happen.

National Coalition Against Censorship: The Youth Free Expression Program
The Youth Free Expression Program (YFEP) empowers young people with knowledge, tools, and opportunities to assert and defend their right to free expression. YFEP believes that limiting young people's freedom to create, explore, and inquire can hinder their growth and potential. Young people should have the right to access information and participate in conversations—locally, nationally, and globally—that affect their lives.

Unite Against Books Bans: Tools and Actions Guide
Community tools and resources to help fight against bans and challenges.

We Need Diverse Books
We Need Diverse Books is a non-profit that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people.