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ANNOUNCEMENT: Incompletely Human – Sean S. Bell

October 4, 2021 by scott

QSFer Sean S. Bell has a new queer superhero tale out: Incompletely Human. Seventeen-year-old Oliver Thibodeaux (TIB-ə-doh) has been in foster care since birth. As a normalishBlack queer teen in search of a safe home, Oliver’s telekinetic and telepathic abilities move him from place to place. For years he has been taught to suppress his vast abilities for the safety of himself and others. But everything changes when he meets Roman Peterson: the kindest and strongest guy he has ever met. For once, Oliver feels a sense of belonging. Through father issues, love, and all things super-powered, Oliver has to … Read more

Let’s Make Laverne Cox a Superhero

July 23, 2021 by scott

Laverne Cox has opened up about her “dream” of starring in a superhero movie, and we are here for it. Cox spoke to the PA News Agency about her starring role in the new Amazon Prime film Jolt. Her character is a “no-nonsense” detective with a “foul mouth” named Angela. Cox told PA she loved playing the role because she “always wanted to do an action movie”, and hopes that it leads to more like it. Cox discussed her deep love for action films including the James Bond and Mission Impossible franchises before admitting her dream of starring in a … Read more

FILM: First Eternals Trailer Offers Glimpse of MCU’s First Out LGBTQ Superhero

May 25, 2021 by scott

After being pushed out of 2020 thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fans got a glimpse of its cosmic-meets-mythology ensemble piece “Eternals” Monday with the release of the film’s first teaser trailer. The trailer gives fans their first look at the star-studded cast in their heroic best, including Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek and Kumail Nanjiani. But “Eternals” is significant within the MCU’s cultural landscape as it will be the first film to feature an out LGBTQ superhero in the team’s technological expert and master inventor Phastos, portrayed by “Atlanta” and “Godzilla vs. Kong” star Brian Tyree Henry. … Read more

lesbian Teenage Superhero America Chavez To Be played by Xochitl Gomez in Doctor Strange sequel

December 13, 2020 by scott

Marvel has confirmed that Xochitl Gomez will play the lesbian teenage superhero America Chavez in the upcoming Doctor Strange sequel. Chavez, also known as Miss America, first appeared in Marvel Comics in 2011 and has since become a firm fan favourite – and people have been crying out for the character to make her big screen debut for years. Finally, their dreams are coming true, with Gomez set to star alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams and Chiwetel Ejiofor in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, due for release in 2022. Full Story from Pink News

Marvel Introduces Non-Binary Superhero “Snowflake”

March 20, 2020 by scott

Marvel has announced its first non-binary superhero, a Black character called Snowflake, as part of a planned New Warriors reboot. As part of the reboot, Marvel shared its plans for a cast of new characters – one of which is Snowflake, who has a twin brother called Safespace. Snowflake is Marvel’s first-ever non-binary superhero, and their superpower is generating snowflakes. And with all the sensitivity of two white cisgender men, Marvel’s Daniel Kibblesmith and Luciano Vecchio also announced that Snowflake is blue-themed – blue hair, blue eyes, blue outfit – while Safespace is pink-themed. Full Story From Pink News

COVER REVEAL: Back Issues, by Dani Hermit & Nevi Star

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by scott

Dani Hermit & Nevi Star have a new dark MM sci fi-paranormal romance coming out, book one of Burn Outs: “Back Issues.” And we have the cover reveal! From the Best-selling Authors of the Parliament of Twilight series comes a new erotic world of Heroes and Villains! 53 year old Matt Evans never thought he would be drawn back into the world of the Chosen and their staged battles of Good versus Evil. But with the return of his long dormant super powers on the heels of a devastating attack on the Chosen, Matt is forced to come face to … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Children of the Stars, by K. Aten

January 31, 2020 by scott

QSFer K. Aten has a new Bi/Lesbian superhero romance book out: “Children of the Stars.” The world was forever changed when a government genetic experiment created the Chromodecs from a dead alien in 1952. Decades later, when it became apparent that society needed a way to deal with a hybrid humans with unheard of powers, the CORP was created. The Chromodec Office of Restraint and Protection was a special government police agency formed to keep track of the Chromodecs. This particular tale involves two refugees, young babies who were sent down to Earth to escape being used as pawns in … Read more

FILM: Kristen Stewart Wants to Play a Gay Superhero

September 9, 2019 by scott

Last week, in a Harper’s Bazaar interview, Stewart said that she had been told to hide her sexuality in order to better her career. “I have fully been told, ‘If you just like do yourself a favour, and don’t go out holding your girlfriend’s hand in public, you might get a Marvel movie,’” she said, ahead of the release of the Charlie’s Angels reboot this month. When asked at the Toronto International Film Festival what kind of superhero she would like to play, Kristen Stewart had just one requirement: “A gay one!” Full Story from Pink News

Marvel Seeks Trans Actor for Superhero Gig

July 31, 2019 by scott

Marvel Studios is reportedly casting “transgender actresses only” for a new role in the franchise. The casting call for “Jessica” reportedly is looking for a trans woman of any ethnicity in her twenties or thirties. On Sunday (July 29), Pose actress Angelica Ross tweeted, “Ummmm Marvel? They keep asking if I’m joining the family. You want to tell ‘em? #MarvelStudios.” Ross has previously been open about wanting to join the Marvel franchise, saying in a Jezebel interview last year: “I’m trying to manifest me being in the Black Panther sequel.” Geeks Worldwide, who first reported the story, have speculated that the character could be … Read more

FOR READERS: Queer Heroes

June 9, 2019 by scott

FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Brian Cherry: I’d like to talk about queer pulp heroes or prose novels about queer super heroes. What are your faves, and why? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat