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The latest news about DC Comics and its movies that include LGBT characters and themes under DC Entertainment. The characters made famous by DC Comics include Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Lex Luthor, the Joker, the Riddler, the Penguin, Catwoman, Green Arrow, as well as groups like the Justice League. Major films inspred by the comic book characters include Man of Steel, Catwoman, and The Dark Knight. It's major competitor is Marvel Comics, founded by Martin Goodman and formerly helmed by Stan Lee.

Rep. Robert Garcia giving away free comic books on Capitol Hill
Politics

Gay lawmaker Robert Garcia hosted Free Comic Book Day on Capitol Hill

California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia shared his love of comic books with anyone who wanted to stop by his office.

DC Comics to Debut New Transgender, Nonbinary Superhero Next Week
Arts & Entertainment

DC Comics to Debut New Transgender, Nonbinary Superhero Next Week

The introduction of Circuit Breaker is the latest example of DC Comics being LGBTQ-inclusive.

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Arts & Entertainment

Robin Kisses Boyfriend on New DC Comics Cover

Robin, the vigilante alter ego of Tim Drake, has been dating his boyfriend Bernard for about a year. 

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Arts & Entertainment

Happy 81st Birthday, Wonder Woman!

Wonder Woman is 81 today, and more famous, more fabulous, and more queer than ever!

Connor Hawke and Music Meister
Arts & Entertainment

‘Green Arrow’s Son Connor Hawke Comes Out as Asexual Superhero

The long-speculated-to-be-ace character is set to come out in this year's DC Pride anthology special.

Leslie Grace as Batgirl
Arts & Entertainment

'Batgirl' Star Leslie Grace Teases the DCEU’s First Trans Character

It sure looks like trans character Alysia Yeoh will be making her live-action debut in the highly anticipated HBO Max movie.

Wonder Woman and Princess Zala
Arts & Entertainment

Wonder Woman Has a Super Girlfriend in a New Comic Series

The Amazonian warrior shares a passionate kiss in Dark Knights of Steel.

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Exclusives

How a Queer Couple Reimagined Edie Windsor as a Comics Superhero

The marriage equality warrior gets the comic book treatment by industry vets Cat Staggs and Amanda Deibert.

Jon Kent and Jay Nakamura
Arts & Entertainment

DC Comics Artists Are Receiving Threats From Biphobic Nerds

DC Comics staffers have requested police protection following credible threats by readers angered by the superhero coming out as bisexual.

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Transgender

DC Comics Introduces First Trans Amazon In 'Wonder Woman' Series

Bia, a Black trans woman, was introduced in the first issue of the DC Comics series Nubia & The Amazons, out this week.

Ruby Rose Batwoman
Arts & Entertainment

Ruby Rose Alleges Abusive, Dangerous Conditions on ‘Batwoman’ Set

In an Instagram story, the actor detailed a list of incidents of misconduct, bullying, and severe injuries that took place while she filmed the comic book series -- and the CW responded.

George Takei and Dean Cain
Arts & Entertainment

George Takei Calls Out Dean Cain Over Criticism of New Bi Superman

Cain, who previously played Superman, called DC Comic's announcement about the new Man of Steel's sexual orientation "bandwagoning."

Jon Kent and Jay Nakamura
Arts & Entertainment

New Superman Comes Out as Bisexual, Kisses Male Love Interest

Jon Kent, son of Clark, will embark on a same-sex romance in Superman: Son of Kal-El #5.

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Exclusives

Queer Girl Dream Team Brings You 'Poison Ivy: Thorns'

Created by two queer women, DC's new "gothic horror" graphic novel brings back one of the most beloved and bewitching queer characters of the Gotham universe.

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Books

First Look at DC's New YA Graphic Novel 'Poison Ivy: Thorns'

Author Kody Keplinger calls it "an angsty gothic romance complete with creepy plants, a big spooky house, and two girls kissing."

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Books

Alex Sanchez's New Gay Y.A. Novel Reimagines a DC Comic Superhero

Set in the DC universe, the gay Mexican author focuses on a young queer boy with special abilities in smalltown New Mexico. 

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Media

Your LGBTQ Guide to Comic-Con

Just like Stonewall, Comic-Con is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and fittingly, queer inclusion has reached a new level.