Is Judge Dredd Gay?

The writers of the comic book hero and lawman Judge Dredd have caused a stir among fans by suggesting he might be gay.

The latest edition of the comic 2000 AD, set in 2135, is titled Closet and deals with the issue of a teenager coming out.

When the first page was released online, it showed Dredd kissing a youth in a gay club.

R.I.P. Peter Parker

For 50 years, Peter Parker has been spinning webs and catching the most dangerous of criminals, but that all ended today.

"As of today, Peter Parker is no longer with us...he unfortunately died valiantly in his final fight against Doc Ock." -- Marvel Comics assistant editor Ellie Pyle

And so Peter Parker—known to millions as Spider-Man—has died within the pages of "Amazing Spider-Man" #700, in stores today.

Young Avengers' Hulkling and Wiccan Share Another On-Panel Kiss

Teddy Altman and Billy Kaplan - the Young Avengers' Hulkling and Wiccan - shared another on-panel kiss and this time we didn't have to wait another 7 years for it. This unlettered preview page was posted in Bleeding Cool who found it in The Gay Times. Check out Bleeding Cool for more.

Alan Moore's Gender Bender Comic 'Fashion Beast' Is Out

Alan Moore's unearthed screenplay comes to life as an incredible comic book series almost three decades later! The mid-80's were a stunning period of brilliance for Alan Moore, seeing him create true masterpieces including Miracleman, Watchmen - and Fashion Beast!

Working with Malcolm McLaren (Sex Pistols), Alan Moore turned his attention to a classic re-telling of a fable through his unyielding and imaginative vision. The two developed a story that redefined Beauty and the Beast in a dystopian future city dominated by a fashion house, which Moore then fully-scripted into a huge screenplay. 

Never previously published, this epic work is now adapted for comics by long-time Moore collaborator, Antony Johnston (Courtyard) preserving every scrap of Moore's original dialogue. All ten issues have been lovingly illustrated by Facundo Percio (Anna Mercury) and finally a true historical and visionary masterpiece is finally released to the World! 

Check out a preview of Fashion Beast #1, which hit stores this coming Wednesday. In it, we meet Doll Seguin, a cross-dressing coat-check girl and nightclub performer.............. 

Take A Bite At These Crime Stoppers

I won't mind getting saved by these superheroes..... Pic from The San Diego Pride Parade. 

Green Lantern Proposes To His Boyfriend But There Will Be No Wedding This Time

Green Lantern Alan Scott was rebooted as gay last month, and in the second installment of DC Comic’s Earth 2 universe, he proposes to his long-time boyfriend.

Preview images show Scott, and boyfriend Sam riding the bullet train. Scott, very emotionally, proposes marriage, saying, “I love you, Sam. I’m crazy about you. Marry me so we can ….”

(Spoiler Alert)

How Gay IS Batman?

"Gayness is built into Batman. ... Batman is very, very gay. There's just no denying it. Obviously as a fictional character he's intended to be heterosexual, but the basis of the whole concept is utterly gay." Batman, Incorporated writer Grant Morrison said this in an interview with Playboy where he offers his insights into the psychology of superheroes.

Gay subtext can be found in several comics starring the Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder. Check out some of these panels and see if you agree.....

Archie Comics To Reprint Gay Marriage Issue

Archie Comics has announced it will reprint the landmark issue of Life With Archie #16, featuring the same- sex wedding of Kevin Keller and his boyfriend, Dr Clay Walker for the coming San Diego Comic-Con International.

When Northstar Came Out

Most news outlet has already reported that gay X-Man Northstar is about to marry his boyfriend. And why not? It's an important milestone to see a mainstream superhero tie the knot with another man.

Check out this old news coverage of Northstar's other controversy - his coming out.

Other Gay Characters In Comics

The bells are chiming across the country as America’s first gay superhero wedding has made national headlines.The wedding of Northstar and longtime partner Kyle in Marvel Comics’ Astonishing X-Men #51 marks a change in climate for this age-old social issue, just as President Obama became the first president to support marriage equality. DC Comics also recently revealed that their own classic character, the original Green Lantern, is gay. But, despite all the hype in the media surrounding these brave announcements, you may not know that LGBT characters have been around in comics for quite a while. Today we’re taking a look through comics history to explore the lesser-known, but equally as relevant characters.

It's Official. Alan Scott, The Original Green Lantern Is Gay.

It’s official. Today DC Comics officially announce to news agencies that Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern, was reinvented as a gay man for the Earth 2 series. The cover and 2 pages of Earth 2 also accompanied the announcement. The issue in question ships to US and Canadian stores next week. Check out the pages and Entertainment Weekly's interview with Earth 2 writer James Robinson who spoke about the rebooted version of one of DC’s original heroes below.

Green Lantern Going Gay?

Since Kapow Con this weekend, the Internet has been ablaze with rumors concerning the "coming out" of a major DC Comics superhero. Hints were dropped by DC Co-Publisher Dan DiDio about the possible storyline, and Courtney Simmons DC's senior vice-president of publicity, confirmed to ABC News that "One of the major iconic DC characters will reveal that he is gay in a storyline in June."

Astonishing X-Men Creators Dish on Marvel's Historic Gay Wedding

Marvel Comics' Astonishing X-Men is set to experience a new sound effect on top of its booms, whams, and sknits: the bong of wedding bells. Specifically, it's the wedding bells of Marvel's first gay marriage between longtime X-Man Northstar and his civilian boyfriend, Kyle. After pairing up the couple in 2009, Marvel is officially tying their knot in June's Astonishing X-Men #51.