Welcome to Gay Previews, a monthly list that highlights the work of LGBT and gay friendly creators. Listings are primarily taken from each month’s PREVIEWS. Just refer to the page number in your PREVIEWS copy for more information about each comic. Other sources such as a publisher’s website may be used. In these cases, a link is provided.
If you are a LGBT creator whose work has been accidentally overlooked or is not included in PREVIEWS solicitations, please contact me at glajoe at gayleague dot com to be included.
Inspired by Andy Mangels whose idea this is originally and who dutifully compiled numerous lists before this one.
Names listed in bold face are LGBT or gay friendly creators.
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
ECHO #16 $3.50 Page 182
Terry Moore
In order to stop HeNRI’s super-collider, Julie must have the rest of the Beta Suit. When she infiltrates HeNRI’s secret test facility, Julie finds what she’s looking for. Question is, can she survive it? Find out in the latest issue of this radioactive hot series!
STRANGERS IN PARADISE OMNIBUS Limited Edition $159.95 Page 182
Terry Moore
Terry Moore At last, the definitive SiP collection has arrived! Twin 1,074 page hardcovers contain every page of Terry Moore’s Eisner Award-winning story, while a third hardcover collects all fifteen years of color covers. All three books come in a beautiful slipcase. Limited to 1,250 signed and numbered units worldwide, the Strangers in Paradise Omnibus is sure to be the jewel of any collection.
DARK HORSE
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #28 $2.99 Page 23
Jane Espenson and Georges Jeanty
Oh, hello there, gentle viewers . . . This month we revisit Team Buffy and her army of Slayers at Oz’s temple in the mountains of Tibet. Among the yaks, the Slayers and Wiccan troops attempt to suppress dangerous Magicks through meditation and hard labor. Buffy embraces this new lifestyle, but not everyone is convinced that leaving Magicks behind will solve any problems: among them, a resistant Willow, a doubtful Andrew, and a concerned Giles. For Buffy, the world has not been so peaceful . . . so honest . . . so full of feeling . . . in a long time – too bad it’s not going to stay that way!
DC
BATMAN #690 $2.99 Page 66
Judd Winick and Mark Bagley
Penguin ups the ante in his bid to become Gotham’s top crook and enlists a few of Arkham’s finest to keep Batman busy. Meanwhile a mysterious presence enters the scene to aid the Penguin – or is there another motive at play? And Two-Face takes a massive leap forward in uncovering one of Batman’s greatest secrets.
BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #4 $3.99 Page 67
Paul Dini, Marc Andreyko, Dustin Nguyen, and Georges Jeanty
With Batman’s recent “Bruce Wayne” problems barely contained, Gotham City’s new Dark Knight must now deal with the most lethal arm of Black Mask’s growing empire – Victor Zsasz! And in the Manhunter co-feature, now that Kate has Jane Doe under arrest, what does Jane have to say about why she killed the former DA? Will she flip on her actual leader, the Black Mask – or will she continue to point the finger at Two-Face?
DETECTIVE #857 $3.99 Page 65
Greg Rucka, J H Williams, and Cully Hamner
“Elegy” part 4 of 4.
Batwoman faces off against Alice in an attempt to stop the villainess from unleashing a toxic death cloud over all of Gotham! But Alice has more up her sleeve than just poison, and Batwoman’s life will never ever be the same again. Plus, The Question’s search for a missing girl leads Renee to a human trafficking ring, and the Question suddenly finds herself in way over her head.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #3 $2.99 Page 79
James Robinson and Mauro Casioli
The team welcomes two new members as Supergirl and Shazam join the roster! And it’s just in time, too, because when Prometheus is finally caught and his evil machinations are revealed, the League finds out they may be unable to stop him. [This Starman is Mikaal Tomas whom Robinson revealed to have a male love interest in his STARMAN. Batwoman is also scheduled to take part in this story.]
JUSTICE LEAGUE 80 PAGE GIANT #1 $5.99 Page 78
Chuck Kim, Josh Williamson, Rich Fogel, Mahmud Asrar, Adrian Syaf and others
With a tale this massive, we could only fit it in an 80-page giant! When a battle between Epoch and the Time Commander spills over into our era, the Justice League finds itself scattered throughout time. That leaves Superman and Dr. Light fighting alongside a tornado-powered Samurai, Green Lantern and Red Arrow locked in a showdown with Cinnamon in the Old West, Green Arrow and Firestorm facing the Bride of Frankenstein in WWII, John Stewart and Vixen drawing swords alongside the Shining Knight, and Black Canary and Zatanna evading gangsters with the original Crimson Avenger! Reintroducing the classic, extra-sized issues for a whole new generation, this special issue features the writing of TV’s Chuck Kim (Heroes) and Rich Fogel (Batman Beyond, Justice League) along with writer Joshua Williamson (Dear Dracula) and artists such as Mahmud Asrar (Dynamo 5) and Adrian Syaf (Blackest Night : Batman)!
SECRET SIX #13 $2.99 Page 83
Gail Simone and Nicola Scott
War breaks out on the new Devil’s Island and the Six are split in half. Now they’re on opposite sides and ready to die (or kill) for their cause! But what in the world are they fighting over that’s strong enough – and brutal enough – to take down Wonder Woman?
WONDER WOMAN #36 $2.99 Page 85
Gail Simone and Aaron Lopresti
“The Rise of the Olympian” has changed Wonder Woman’s life completely, and it’s not over yet as repercussions are still being felt all over the world! In this issue, Diana finds herself fighting for her life against the man destined by the gods to take her place – Achilles, the Warkiller!
WONDER WOMAN: RISE OF THE OLYMPIAN HC ($24.99) & TPB ($14.99) Page 90
Gail Simone, Aaron Lopresti, and Bernard Chang
When the gods change their plans for man’s world, it’s up to Wonder Woman to protect humanity against an invading army of male warriors and a new adversary called Genocide. An army of Olympians has risen for an all-out assault on war across the globe and only Wonder Woman can stop them in this new title collecting issues #20-27! One particular attack could spell the end of the Department of Metahuman Affairs and end WW’s secret identity of Diana Prince. And Wonder Woman’s life is changed forever when she faces a monster named Genocide who goes toe-to-toe with her . . . and wins. Advance-solicited; on sale November 4.
JOHNNY DC
SCOOBY DOO #148 $2.50 Page 93
Terrance Griep, Frank Strom, Fabio Laguna, and Scott Neely
Sumo mats are dangerous enough without the terrifying taunts of Tengu! Plus, Scooby and the gang head to prison to catch their latest villain.
VERTIGO
GREEK STREET #3 $2.99 Page 113
Peter Milligan and Davide Gianfelice
There are many monsters on Greek Street, but none more terrifying then the deadly creature who’s leaving a trail of corpses, each with a page of an ancient Greek play stuffed into its dead heart. Meanwhile, young Eddie learns a secret that just might cost him his life!
MADAME XANADU #15 #2.99 Page 114
Matt Wagner and Michael Kaluta
Comics legends Matt Wagner and Michael Wm. Kaluta wrap up their dynamic collaboration as Madame Xanadu and the golden age Sandman confront an ancient terror in the mind-bending conclusion to “Exodus Noir.” [Wagner has revealed a part of Xanadu's life during the Spanish Inquisition in which she loved a woman named Marisol.]
Y THE LAST MAN DELUXE HC Vol 2 $29.99 Page 117
Brian K. Vaughn, Pia Guerra, Goran Parlov
This book is re-offered. Reviews and information can be found at Amazon.
WILDSTORM
THE AUTHORITY #14 $2.99 Page 95
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Christos Gage, Simon Coleby and Chris Sprouse
Kaizen Gamorra’s assault on the Carrier catches the team unawares – and completely unprepared! Can they hold off his overwhelming forces without a key member? Looks like they’ll have to since the Midnighter left the team in an attempt to find a cure for Apollo…and his journey will have massive ramifications for World’s End!
EX MACHINA #45 $2.99 Page 97
Brian K. Vaughn and Tony Harris
Beginning the shocking last storyline leading up to the issue #50 series finale! Mayor Hundred must navigate the most challenging hot-button issue of his career, while a powerful new archenemy reveals a terrifying plan that’s been in the works since the very first issue of EX MACHINA! [In issue #6 Mayor Hundred proposes to marry the Deputy Mayor’s brother who is a NYFD fireman and happens to be gay. The following issue deals with opinions from the mayor’s staff and the possible implications of the Mayor performing a same-sex marriage. The topic became a part of the “Smoke, Smoke” storyline. Mayor Hundred’s mother recently asked him if he is gay. Vaughn left the question unanswered. There is also a lesbian supporting character.]
GEN:13 WORLD’S END TPB $17.99 Page 96
Scott Beatty, Mike Huddleston, and Dan Hipp
The heroes of Gen13 attempt to rebuild their shattered world in this new collection featuring issues #21-26. After jumping through an I.O. teleportation device at the close of their last adventure, the GEN13 kids find themselves in a radically changed world they never expected. Advance-solicited; on sale October 28 [As in previous volumes, Sarah Rainmaker is lesbian.]
TRICK ‘R TREAT TPB $19.99 Page 100
Marc Andreyko, Mike Huddleston, Grant Bond, Christopher Gugliotti, and Fiona Staples
The adaptation of the upcoming Halloween scarefest is here! Written by critically acclaimed scribe Marc Andreyko (Manhunter, Torso) and illustrated by a cavalcade of terrifying talents including Mike Huddleston (Man-Bat, Gen 13), Grant Bond, Christopher Gugliotti (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre) and Fiona Staples (North 40), this graphic novel will keep you quivering with fear! Halloween has always been a night of tricks and treats, but this year, it’s nothing but a cornucopia of tricks as werewolves, demons, killers and zombies celebrate the festival of Samhain! Featuring a cover from the film’s concept designer Breehn Burns and based on the Warner Bros. film from writer/director Michael Dougherty (X2, Superman Returns) starring Anna Paquin, Dylan Baker, and Brian Cox! Advance-solicited; on sale October 7
D.E.
THE BOYS #34 $2.99 Page 234
Garth Ennis and Carlos Ezquerra
Stormfront: The Super-Nazi; the Aryan demigod, the worst of the Third Reich’s racial dreams come true… versus what’s left of The Boys. Can our ragged little band defeat this dreadful ubermensch? Will the Female ever awaken from her coma? Will the cavalry arrive in time, or ever? All this and more, in the bone-snapping, gut-rupturing conclusion to The Self Preservation Society.
THE BOYS: HC Page 235 $75.00
Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson
The series all your friends want you to read continues in its second “definitive” edition as Dynamite presents issues 15 through 30 of The Boys in one massive, oversized hardcover! The Boys Definitive Edition Volume 2 features bonus art materials, selected script by Garth Ennis, a complete cover gallery and more! Includes the storylines “I Tell You No Lie, GI”, “Good For the Soul” and “We Gotta Go Now” along with the alternate cover art by such talent as Steve Dillon, John Cassaday, Dave Gibbons and Jim Lee! Due to the high cost of creating the Dynamite Definitive Editions, The Boys Definitive Edition will be printed and limited to initial orders.
THE BOYS: HEROGASM #5 $2.99 Page 234
Garth Ennis and John McCrea
Welcome to The Supies, a night of glitz and glamour beyond any awards ceremony mere mortals could devise. Who will win Best New Team? Greatest Hero? Best Meat In the Sandwich? Exactly what is the Homelander hinting at in his acceptance speech? And in light of last issue’s developments, how do Vought American’s plans for the Presidency impact on the world of all things supe-ish? Find out in the penultimate episode of Herogasm.
DIGITAL MANGA DISTRIBUTION
BOYS LOVE $12.95 Page 240
Kaim Tachibana
Magazine editor Mamiya meets popular high school model Noeru Kisaragi for a story Mamiya’s working on. When Noeru suddenly tries to go down on Mamiya and makes sexual advances at him, Mamiya turns him down flat. But Mamiya’s loneliness starts to get to him and he decides to try starting over with Noeru on equal footing. Mamiya’s sincerity causes Noeru to open his heart as well, and before long the two begin to form a deep emotional connection, but…
HAPPY BOYS Vol 1 $12.95 Page Page 240
Makoto Tateno “Welcome home, mademoiselle!” At the butler cafe, Lady Braganza, the five apprentice butlers known as the Happy Boys have been waiting for you! It’s their mission to bring happiness to the ladies who visit the cafe and to become the perfect butler. The ladies happiness is their happiness. The topic of late-night television dramas, presented here is an original episode of a butler cafe coming-of-age story brought to life on the comics page!
KURASHINA SENSEI’S PASSION Vol 1 $12.95 Page 239
Natsuho Shino
Welcome to the renowned Shoei Acadamy, a school which prides itself on educating young men from respected families from kindergarten all the way through senior high school. When new teacher Reiji Kurashina transfers to the academy right in the middle of the school year, he proves to be the star all of the senior high boys have been waiting for! But who has a shot at being the special someone to this cool and beautiful teacher…?! Includes a bonus short story.
LA SATANICA $12.95 Page 241
Momoko Tenzen
“My fingers are definitely sweet.” High school student Matsushima has been wanting to open up his heart to his best friend, Mashita, so when Mashita comes right out and says that, he sends Matsushima’s heart reeling. He hadn’t planned on confessing, but with Mashita’s insinuating behavior, will Matsushima be able to hold his feelings back?
LUDWIG II Vol 2 $12.95 Page 242
You Higuri
The kingdom of Bavaria was absorbed into the German Empire during the latter half of the 19th century. The stunningly handsome king of Bavaria – who never married and who would have operas and plays privately staged for him – wandered between fantasy and reality, alone in his extravagant crystal palace, Neuschwanstein. “I want to remain an eternal mystery to myself and others,” Ludwig II once said, and now we reach the final act of his drama.
REVERSIBLE Vol 1 $13.95 Page 241
Various
DMP is introducing new artists of the manga industry in this collection of doujinshi oneshots. Debuting in America are Kometa Yonekura, Shiori Ikezawa, Haruki Fujimoto and Goroh, and many many more! This is a one of a kind doujinshi collection you don’t want to miss!
SELFISH MR. MERMAID Vol 2 $12.95 Page 242
Nabako Kamo
The perverted king of the seas never ceases to make Kanan cry when making love to him. In the kingdom of the merpeople, what will happen when young Kanan, struggling to express his feelings to his first love, a human boy, is compelled to “get beneath me” by the worst possible man? A sexual, modern love fairy tale for adults, also includes a bonus story showing just what a brute the king of the seas is…
DESPERADO PUBLISHING
CLIVE BARKER’S AGE OF DESIRE
Clive Barker, P. Craig Russell, and Tim Bradstreet
Clive Barker’s dark vision of the last days of a genetically altered and homicidally ecstatic sexual compulsive. Over 15 years in the making, this is the notorious adaptation by P. Craig Russell and Timothy Bradstreet that went missing for over a decade. Recently revised with its original ending restored. [This is a re-offering.]
801 MEDIA
Yoshimi Amasaki
DOG X CAT $15.95 Page 252
Note: The following description is taken from Amazon.
University students Junya and Atsu have been friends since they were kids. But when Atsu tells Junya, “I want to get with you so bad,” their whole relationship changes in a flash! But Atsu is at a loss as to how to turn Junya’s tendency to monopolize everything towards himself. In the space between friendship and love, which way will the pendulum of burgeoning affection swing?
IMAGE
PROOF #24 $3.50 Page 155
Alex Grecian and Riley Rossmo
My date with Bigfoot.[Supporting character Wayne Russet is gay.]
MARVEL
AVENGERS/INVADERS HC $39.99 Page 90
Jim Krueger, Alex Ross, and Steve Sadowski
Legends Live Again. The original Invaders (Captain America, Bucky, Human Torch, Toro, and the Sub-Mariner) return in an all-new tale by the award winning team behind Earth X, Justice and Project Superpowers .The greatest super-team of World War II finds themselves transported from the battlefields of the Second World War to a future they never imagined! Now, the Invaders find themselves confronted by two teams of Avengers who want desperately to believe these heroes are who they say they are, while Tony Stark faces his greatest challenge since the Civil War as he must deal with the “return” of Steve Rogers. Confronted by a world they barely recognize, the Invaders will have to show two teams of the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes just what kind of power, courage and sheer determination it took to defeat the forces of unrelenting evil in the Twentieth century. In fact…they may just have to do it again in the Twenty-First. Collecting AVENGERS/INVADERS #1-12.
DARK REIGN: YOUNG AVENGERS #5 $3.99 Page 34
Paul Cornell and Mark Brooks
So can the Young Avengers and those who would be Young Avengers form one big happy group? Can either of them live under Norman Osborn’s rules? Will blood out? Will guilt win? Will Speed and Coat or won’t they? It’s the end. And lots of terrible stuff happens. And everything ends in tatters.
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #18 $2.99 Page 46
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, and Wes Craig
Who are the Guardians of the Galaxy? In the wake of the War of Kings, the 31st Century is hit by wave after wave of temporal distortions! Rocked by this lethal and uncertain era, a handful of surviving Guardians must confront faces from the future that you should find very familiar![Phyla (Quasar) and Moondragon were lovers before Moondragon’s apparent death. Moondragon has since returned to the land of the living.]
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY WAR OF KINGS Book 1 TPB $19.99 Page 107
Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Paul Pelletier, Brad Walker, Carlos Magno, and Wes Craig
If the Guardians have broken up, who will save the galaxy from the Church of Universal Truth, the Badoon and King Blastaar? First there was the cosmos saving. Then there was the betrayal. Now there’s the breakup. As Star-Lord’s squad head off on their own pursuits, a universe of innocents asks, “Where are our Guardians?” Fear not, helpless citizen of the stars, for a new team has risen and they are ready to put a beat down on any bad guys bent on destruction! These new Guardians include the brew-slurping Bug; the time-lost Major Victory, Gamora, the green-skinned assassin with mental issues; and an angry walking tree named Groot – all led by Rocket Raccon, a talking mammal with his raygun set on a hair-trigger. Just as the sabers begin rattling in the War of Kings, outer space’s elite cadre of saviors has seen better days. Feel guarded now? Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #7-12.
MARVEL DIVAS #3 $3.99 Page 50
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Tonci Zonjic
When Angelica “Firestar” Jones’ battle takes a turn for the worse, Patsy “Hellcat” Walker makes a deal with the Son of Satan to save her friend’s life. Fortunately (or unfortunately), Monica “Photon” Rambeau’s gotten ahold of one of the world’s most powerful occult objects – but does she have the will to control it? Meanwhile, Felicia “The Black Cat” Hardy slips back into her black bodysuit (and her old life of crime?)…putting her into direct conflict with her on-again-off-again flame, the Puma! It’s the brawl for it all, folks, and someone’s getting their face messed up!
MIGHTY AVENGERS #29 $2.99 Page 58
Dan Slott and Khoi Pham
“Secrets & Lies.” It’s all out action at the Avengers new headqarters as Ronin and Vision face off against the Scarlet Witch! Readers already know the Scarlet Witch is secretly Loki, but could this be the issue where Stature and the other Mighty Avengers find out? Also, on the outskirts of Tibet, Quicksilver and a longtime Avengers villain uncover THE UNSPOKEN’S plan to dominate all life on Earth. What is the secret origin of The Slave Engine? And what horribly, freakish thing has it done to the U.S. Agent? Guest Starring the Young Avengers.
Models Inc #2 $3.99 Page 51
Paul Tobin and Vicenc Villagrasa
Millie Collins suspected of murder? Could it get any stranger? How about when she’s linked to a second murder by a policeman who’s intent on making a name for himself, and who has romantic intentions on Millie? It’s up to her fellow models, Jill Jerold, Patsy Walker, Chili Storm and Tony Turner to turn up the clues to turn Millie loose! Don’t miss a minute of the action, from floral prints to fingerprints, as the Marvel Models delve deeper into this mysterious case!
NEW MUTANTS #5 $3.99 Page 71
Zeb Wells and Zachary Baldus
“The Calm” – Warlock Is Back! Everyone’s favorite alien is back on Earth, but why? Also, see the effects that UTOPIA had on Illyana and the rest of her crew and witness the most vicious fight ever to grace the pages of New Mutants. The combatants? Cannonball and Dani Moonstar
RUNAWAYS #14 $3.99 Page 50
Kathryn Immonen and Sara Pichelli
The unbelievable conclusion to “Homeschooling” is here. And someone comes back. [Karolina Dean is lesbian and was in a relationship with shapeshifting, gender bending Xavin, who took Karolina's place to face charges made by other survivors of her home planet.]
RUNAWAYS: THE GOOD DIE YOUNG HC $19.99 Page 96
Brian K. Vaughn and Adrian Alphona
The world as we know it is about to end, and the Runaways are the only hope to prevent it! Our fledgling teenage heroes have
learned how their parents’ criminal organization began, and now they must decide how it should end. As the Runaways’ epic battle against their evil parents reaches its shocking conclusion, the team’s mole stands revealed, and blood must be shed. Which kids will still be standing when the smoke finally clears? This is the story that changes everything (seriously!). Collecting RUNAWAYS #13-18.
UNCANNY X-MEN #515 $2.99 Page 65
Matt Fraction and Greg Land
The effects of UTOPIA are felt here! One of the original X-Men makes his exit! [Northstar has returned to the X-Men as of #508.]
X-FACTOR #48 & #49 $2.99 Page 73
Peter David and Valentine Delandro
Cortex stands revealed! Or does he? The plan of the president’s science team threatens Madrox and Layla! Or does it? Shatterstar gets a milkshake! Or does he? It’s all going according to the plan of Doctor Doom! Or is it?[In issue #14, Rictor comes out as bisexual to Jamie. Madrox also has a gay dupe who occasionally appears. Rictor and Shatterstar kiss in #45.]
TOKYO POP
CAUSE OF MY TEACHER $12.99 Page 294
Temari Matsumoto
After gathering up all of his courage, Tohru was finally able to ask out his teacher, the handsome Minazuki. But now that they are seeing each other, there’s a problem. Tohru loves how attractive Minazuki looks in his glasses, but his teacher always takes them off when they kiss! Does he not want to see Tohru up close? And why is he kissing a girl with his glasses on? ! Also featuring the continuing adventures of Hiiragi and Asagi, the ninja duo from Shinobu Kokoro! Sell Sheet Keynote: He’s got the hots for his teacher… boys’ love style! [This manga is available for pre-order from Amazon.]
GRAVITATION COLLECTION Vol 3 $14.99 Page 293
Maki Murakami
A special, extra-long compilation featuring new bonus color pages, Vol. 3 features content from the original volumes 5 & 6. The battle of the bands continues as Shuichi and Bad Luck go against their idols. And when Eiri heads off to New York, will Shuichi move on to someone else?
THE LOUDEST WHISPER: UWASA NO FUTARI Vol 2 $12.99 Page 294
Temari Matsumoto
For beautiful boys Hiroshi and Seichi, loving is easy…But working on their relationship proves tricky, especially with the drama of high school and family butting in. Misunderstandings between the two abound. Will they be able to kiss, make up, and make a life together? [Solicitation taken from Tokyopop website. This manga is available for pre-order from Amazon.]
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