#would you guys read my wwii lesbians original novel

[almost-a-class-act]

I told my mom I published 240k words on ao3 this year and she goes, "why don't you write a novel about lesbians in WWII?" And then when I blinked she added, "They must have had them."

#I'm not “out” out to my parents in the sense that i am Too Tired to explain asexuality and aromanticism #to two 64-year-olds #but I'm 35 and have been single for 12 years so they know I'm some brand of weirdo and my mom has heard of lesbians #lmao anyway maybe i will actually #would you guys read my wwii lesbians original novel

[lgbtincomics]

hey! I saw that you made a list of lgbt oriented comics from marvel and I thought it was really cool, I was wondering if any member could make one but from dc? thanks anyways!!

Hello! We made a DC list before, but I feel like I can make a better one so here we go:

Those who came first in the list are the ones I think are more relevant, have better representation or a larger number of LGBT characters, but that’s in no means a perfect ranking.You can also check out our recommendations tag.

DC Bombshells - The. gayest. comic. It’s a good start because you don’t need to be familiar with the DC universe to read this one. It’s an alternate WWII universe where Batwoman saved Bruce Wayne’s parents and he never became Batman, so the main heroes and the “Justice League” are all female. It features many DC characters (mostly women) that are already LGBT - and yes all the letters - in the main universe, like Batwoman, Wonder Woman, Harley & Ivy, Constantine, Alysia Yeoh, Dr. Victoria October etc. but also other characters are in wlw relationships in this verse, like Vixen & Hawkgirl, Doctor Light & Big Barda etc. It’s written by Marguerite Bennett, who’s an amazing author and a queer woman, so her books always have good representation.

Batwoman (2017) - Speaking of Marguerite Bennett, Kate Kane’s current solo comic is also written by her. In my opinion, one of the best DC Rebirth titles. Kate is DC’s most iconic lesbian and such a great character. If you’re not familiar with her, you can start with Batwoman: Elegy (Detective Comics #854-860) or read her appearances in chronological order - here’s a list that will help you.

Midnighter (2015), Midnighter and Apollo (2016). Written by Steve Orlando, who’s openly bisexual. Midnighter and Apollo, aka the world’s greatest couple, were introduced back in the 90s, on the Wildstorm comics - a former DC imprint. The Wildstorm characters are now a part of the main DC universe. You don’t have to be familiar with the characters to read this two comics, but you can check out the original Authority, which also features two bi women as leads. Here’s a Midnighter reading list, if you want to know more about this awesome character, and an Authority masterpost.

Constantine: The Hellblazer - Written by bisexual author James Tynion IV, this is the comic with the best representation of Constantine as a bisexual character (because that’s what happens when LGBT writters write LGBT characters).And if you want to know more about him (which you should, he’s DC’s most iconic anti-hero), check out these reading lists: x x x. The original Hellblazer is a must read but please note that he only started being written as bisexual many years after his first appearance. I can make a Bi Constantine reading list if you’re interested.

Secret Six (2006, 2008, 2015) - Written by Gail Simone, it has a lot of LGBT characters (as her books usually do!). Scandal, Catman and Porcelain are some of them. Personally, it’s one of my favorite comics and I believe that team deserves more popularity.

The Movement - Another comic by Gail Simone, it also has a lot of LGBT characters, including the couple Sarah Rainmaker and Holly Ann Fields.

Detective Comics (2016) - Also Written by James Tynion IV, it features Batwoman in the main cast. Other characters are Harper Row - a bisexual blue-haired girl, and Dr. Victoria October - a wonderful trans woman. (And i personally feel like he wants to reveal more characters as gay or bi really soon - but that’s just speculation).

Demon Knights  - Really underrated comic. I’ve only read a few issues but it seems great. You don’t have to be familiar with the DC universe. This comic is set in the Dark Ages and features genderqueer character Sir Ystin/The Shining Knight and Exoristos, a lesbian amazon. It also features Madame Xanadu, who’s bi/pan, but I don’t think she’s portrayed as such in this title.

Wonder Woman (2016) -  (Greg Rucka’s Run - issues #1-25). In a subtle way, Rucka portays Diana’s homeland Themyscira as a - in his words - “queer society”. It’s almost certain that Diana has had many lovers on that island. It also features a romance between Etta Candy and Barbara Minerva (aka the villain Cheetah). This may be a controversial suggestion since the representation isn’t as “explicit” as in other comics, but it’s there and it’s a great run.

Deathstroke (2016) - Because Joey Wilson deserves more appreciation. Introduced in The New Teen Titans back in the 80s, he was originally intented to be gay by his creators, but they gave up because they thought that it would be a stereotype, since he’s a sensitive, artistic guy. However, author Priest decided to make him bi/pan in his Deathstroke run. It’s another controversial suggestion, since he’s revealed as bi/pan by having a relationship with an older man, plus he’s a “no labels” kind of person… But the thing is, he is a bi/pan disabled character and I love him. Deathstroke is also considered by many people the best of DC’s current titles.

Outsiders (2003) - It features bisexual amazon Grace Choi and lesbian superhero Anissa Pierce. They’re girlfriends.

Superwoman (2016) - It features adorable couple Traci 13 and Natasha Irons and, more recently, lesbian alien Maxima.

Deadman: Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love - A graphic novel starring a bi/pan character who falls in love with her nonbinary friend.

I hope this helps! 

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