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'Agatha All Along' just gave us the MCU's first lesbian kiss

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has finally delivered a lesbian kiss between two superpowered characters.

Kit Harington: When Will a Marvel Superhero Be Played by a Gay Actor?

There's a "big problem" in Hollywood around queer acceptance, said the star of Xavier Dolan's The Death and Life of John F. Donovan.

Trans employee slams Marvel's ‘allies’ Pride series for 'erasing' LGBTQ+ voices (exclusive)

Marvel said it would celebrate Pride this year "by looking beyond those of us in the LGBTQIA+ community and focusing on those who support them: the allies.”

Is 'Captain Marvel' Super Queer? An Investigation

We sat down with Valerie Complex, Katie Schenkel, and Sabriel Mastin to talk about the longing looks that had us asking, "Is Carol Danvers queer?"

'Avengers: Endgame' Is the Straight White Male Superhero's Swan Song

The blockbuster marks the end of an era -- and the beginning of a more diverse one.

Don't Forget Roxane Gay (and Queer Superheroes), Hollywood!

The bisexual writer of World of Wakanda reflects on queer erasure, representation, and the media reaction to her lack of invitation to the Black Panther premiere.

Tessa Thompson to Play Marvel's First LGBTQ Superhero in 'Thor' Sequel

Thompson's Valkyrie character will be very clearly queer, she noted at Comic-Con.

Mrs. Maisel's Alex Borstein on Whether or Not Susie Is Gay

While the creators have not explicitly gone there in the show, Susie has pinged as queer for viewers since the beginning. 

Why Queer Characters in Comic Books Matter

Gay indie comic creator Brian Andersen addresses the power and importance of LGBT representation in comic books.

Why Spider-Man Is the Most Inclusive Superhero Ever

Let's hear it for the thoroughly-modern webslinger, writes Jessie Earl.

Love, Simon TV Show Pulled From Disney+ as It's Not 'Family-Friendly'

The production about a gay teen will now be airing on Hulu under a new title.

God Bless America

Thecontinuing high-octane adventures of America Chavez, Marvel's lesbian Latina powerhouse.

Report: DC Universe to Introduce Its First Gay Supervillain

Black Mask may make LGBTQ history in Birds of Prey.

Don’t Mask, Do Tell

Gadzooks! Comic heroes come flying out of the closet.

'Bombshell,' 'Schitt's Creek,' 'Rocketman' Among LGBTQ SAG Nominees

Awards season is shaping up to be queerer than ever. 

Gay 'Iceman' Comic Introduces a Mutant Drag Queen

Meet Marvel's newest diva -- a queen who is anything but shady.

Gay Comic Publisher Undaunted by Apple's iBook Censorship

Sure, it's great that Superman keeps saving the world. But does he have to be so heterosexual about it?

HBO's 'Coastal Elites' Is a 90-Minute Anti-Trump Rant

Relatable performances from some of our favorite actors carry Paul Rudnick's political play from the stage to the socially-distanced screen.