Thursday 6 June 2019

Top 5 Favorite Queer Comics


In honor of Pride Month I decided to put together a list of my top 5 favorite queer comics. Its was difficult to narrow it down to only five, but Im really happy with the ones I ended up picking. Most of the comics I gravitate towards have some kind of queer element to them. I also love cutesy art styles. Im always looking for more recommendations so if you have any feel free to share them in the comments. Now without further a due lets get into my list.


1. Princess Princess Ever After
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Summary

"I am no prince!"

When the heroic princess Amira rescues the kind-hearted princess Sadie from her tower prison, neither expects to find a true friend in the bargain. Yet as they adventure across the kingdom, they discover that they bring out the very best in the other person. They'll need to join forces and use all the know-how, kindness, and bravery they have in order to defeat their greatest foe yet: a jealous sorceress, who wants to get rid of Sadie once and for all.


Join Sadie and Amira, two very different princesses with very different strengths, on their journey to figure out what happily ever after really means -- and how they can find it with each other.

Why I Love It

The incredible female friendship turned romance was just the sweetest thing ever. I loved the message that female strengths comes in many different forms and all of them are valid. I thought the female empowerment vibes were amazing. I appreciated that both characters didnt stop pursuing their dreams just because they fell in love.

2. The Prince and The Dressmaker


Summary

Paris, at the dawn of the modern age:

Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride―or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia―the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion!


Sebastian’s secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances―one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone’s secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend? Jen Wang weaves an exuberantly romantic tale of identity, young love, art, and family. A fairy tale for any age, The Prince and the Dressmaker will steal your heart.

Why I Love It

I usually dont read graphic novels in one sitting. Instead Ill read a couple pages here and there when I need a break from my physical book. With this one though, I was pulled right in by the beautiful art and sweet characters. I just couldnt put it down. I needed to know what happened to our lovely characters. I thought it was amazing how the graphic novel managed to pack such a beautiful message with so little words. The LGBT+ representation was brilliant and I loved how the princes family decided to react to it at the end. Not to mention the romance was so absoluetly adorable.

3. Tea Dragon Society


Summary

From the award-winning author of Princess Princess Ever After comes The Tea Dragon Society, a charming all-ages book that follows the story of Greta, a blacksmith apprentice, and the people she meets as she becomes entwined in the enchanting world of tea dragons.

After discovering a lost tea dragon in the marketplace, Greta learns about the dying art form of tea dragon care-taking from the kind tea shop owners, Hesekiel and Erik. As she befriends them and their shy ward, Minette, Greta sees how the craft enriches their lives—and eventually her own.

Why I Love It

Once I find an artist I love I tend to stick with them. The art for this comic was charming and super adorable. The message about learning crafts and keeping tradition alive was wonderful. I loved the sweet romance that developped between the two girls. Their relationship could be seen as platonic, but the blushing and kiss on the cheek definitely gave me sapphic vibes. We also get the tea master and husband who are a big part of this story. The husband uses a wheelchair so theres also a bit of that representation.

4. Taproot


Summary

Blue is having a hard time moving on. He's in love with his best friend. He's also dead. Luckily, Hamal can see ghosts, leaving Blue free to haunt him to his heart's content. But something eerie is happening in town, leaving the local afterlife unsettled, and when Blue realizes Hamal's strange ability may be putting him in danger, Blue has to find a way to protect him, even if it means... leaving him.

Why I Love It

This has such a sweet gay romance between a garder and a ghost. I love that they got their happy ending. The art style was cute with a quick and compelling flow. I enjoyed the minimal dialogue approach, but I wanted more pages with these characters. I seriously hope the artists has a sequel planned. Its an amazing queer graphic novel and Ill definitely be checking out more works by this artist.

5. Kim Reaper


Summary

Part-Time Grim Reaper. Full-Time Cutie!

Like most university students, Kim works a part-time job to make ends meet. Unlike most university students, Kim's job is pretty cool: she's a grim reaper, tasked with guiding souls into the afterlife.
Like most university students, Becka has a super intense crush. Unlike most university students, Becka's crush is on a beautiful gothic angel that frequents the underworld. Of course, she doesn't know that.


Unaware of the ghoulish drama she's about to step into, Becka finally gathers up the courage to ask Kim on a date! But when she falls into a ghostly portal and interrupts Kim at her job, she sets off a chain of events that will pit the two of them against angry cat-dads, vengeful zombies, and perhaps even the underworld itself. But if they work together, they just might make it... and maybe even get a smooch in the bargain.

Why I Love It

This was a quick and fluffly read with a cute art style. It has a fun sapphic romance, delicious baked goods, protective cats, grim reapers and hoards of zombies. Despite following college aged characters it could totally be read by a younger audience. It was pure entertainment and very light hearted.

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Raven the Pirate Princess
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Lumberjanes
Backstagers
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Have You Read Any Of The Comics Mentionned? What Did You Think of Them?

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