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COVER REVEAL – Superpowered Love 1: Equilibrium, by Katey Hawthorne

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COVER Equilibrium

Katey Hawthorne is revealing the cover of her new erotic superhero romance: Econ student Hansen Marks has been hot for Sam MacLeod since they first bonded over their secret superpowers–literally hot, since Hansen can produce fire from thin air. But soccer star Sam was always covered in girls, so Hansen kept his attraction in the closet and convinced himself that “best friends” was better than nothing. When Sam’s electrical powers freak out in public, Hansen has a sinking feeling they’re spotted by unfriendly eyes. While dealing with the fallout, Sam’s emotional dependency on Hansen forces their mutual attraction to the … Read more

TV: “Black Lightning” to Bring Black Lesbian Superhero to the Small Screen

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Black Lightning

A black lesbian superhero is set to make a groundbreaking entrance on your TV screen. Black Lightning, a show coming to The CW on January 16, features the title character as a father to two daughters: Thunder and Lightning. And it’s Thunder, played by 28-year-old Nafessa Williams, who is set to make history. The superhero, whose real name in the show is Anissa Pierce, is “timely and necessary,” according to Williams. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, she said: “We need it. It’s been way too long.” And she’ll have a bi girlfriend. *squee*

Factor Four Magazine seeks speculative flash fiction

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Factor Four Magazine wants flash fiction—stories of 2,000 or fewer words—in the science fiction, fantasy, supernatural, and superhero subgenres. Their first issue is due out April 2018. They’ll take submissions up to 2,000 words (but 1,000 preferred) and pay 8¢/word. They’ve got some volunteer staff positions open too. Learn more about both oppotrunities on Dale Cameron Lowry’s blog for writers: Submission Call: New magazine seeks speculative flash fiction, pays 8¢/word

Spider-Man Actor – There Should be a Trans Superhero

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Jacob Batalon - Spiderman

Jacob Batalon won over many hearts this summer as Peter Parker’s best friend Ned in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Now, he’s doing it again. Recently, he echoed the thoughts of co-star Laura Harrier (Liz) in supporting a trans version of Peter Parker or another superhero. In an interview with the Huffington Post, Batalon was all aboard. ‘I think it’s a very important message that we understand that it’s OK. That [a trans superhero] shouldn’t be a problem,’ he commented at New York Comic-Con. By Anya Crittenton – Full Story at Gay Star News

Where to Get Your Superhero Supplies

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Brooklyn Superhero Supply Store

As Batman, Spider-Man and Wonder Woman can attest: Being a superhero is hard work. But it isn’t all just saving lives or preventing the universe from imminent destruction: Shopping for job supplies also takes a heroic effort. Hey, you try finding a decent cape at Staples or Office Depot. There is one place where budding Iron Man interns or aspiring Avengers can get everything from masks to utility belts and even cans containing super powers like justice, chutzpah, magnificence, immortality and vengeance. It’s called the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Store, and it’s the only store we’ve heard of where you can … Read more

TV: New DC Animated Series Will Feature Gay Lead Character

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The Ray

The CW has released the first trailer for Freedom Fighters: The Ray, which will mark the first time a DC/CW series will feature an openly LGBTQ lead character. CW Seed released an extended clip from Freedom Fighters: The Ray, as well as a synopsis for the upcoming show: Raymond “Ray” Terrill was a reporter who discovered a group of government scientists working on a secret project to turn light into a weapon of mass destruction. But before he could report on his findings, the project head exposed Ray to a “genetic light bomb.” The bomb failed to kill him and … Read more

COMICS: Meet the Writer of America Chavez

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Gabby Rivera

America Chavez, Marvel Comics’ first queer Latina superhero, is now featured in the groundbreaking solo series “America.” The comic was written by Gabby Rivera, who has a lot in common with her title character. NewsHour Weekend’s Ivette Feliciano sat down with Rivera to talk about how her personal life contributed to the conception of Marvel’s latest superhero. IVETTE FELICIANO: Author Gabby Rivera hasn’t always been a big comic book fan, but growing up in the South Bronx, she had her fair share of exposure to superheroes at home. GABBY RIVERA: My parents were huge Marvel comic fans, and X-Men fans, … Read more

“ResurrXion” X-Men Arc to Begin With Solo Gay Iceman Series

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Iceman

Marvel has big plans for the X-Men. The “Death of X” storyline, which began in October, will reveal exactly what happens before everything explodes in “Inhumans vs. X-Men.” But what about after the dust settles? Apparently an Iceman solo comic will narrate the fallout in the first installment of the revival series, titled “ResurrXion.” The X-Men’s current status is shaky at best. Currently under threat by the spread of Terrigen Mist, the mutant population is slowly shrinking in size. To add insult to injury, the mist also sterilizes them, preventing any future mutants from being born. Iceman, aka Bobby Drake, … Read more

Tilda Swinton Up for Queer Superhero Film

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Tilda Swinton

Doctor Strange star Tilda Swinton is holding out for a gay superhero film. The legendary artist and actress, best known for her roles in Michael Clayton and We Need To Talk About Kevin, is set to appear as The Eternal in upcoming Marvel film Doctor Strange. In an interview with Out Magazine, Swinton addressed some of the criticism about the film’s race-flipping – with her taking on the revamped role of an Asian comic book character. Responding to critics, she said: “Anyone speaking up for a greater accuracy in the representation of the diversity of the world we live in … Read more

Marvel Greenlights Solo Series for Lesbian Superhero

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america-chavez

Marvel just announced at New York Comic-Con that America Chavez, a character who debuted in Young Avengers, will receive a solo comic book series in 2017. That series, called America, will be Marvel’s first solo run about a lesbian superhero. America, in the Young Avengers comics, was born on the planet Utopia (from another dimension) to her two mothers, who gave her the superpowers that she uses on Earth. Her powers include flight, bulletproof skin, super strength, and inter-dimensional travel. Because her first name is America, she chose Marvel’s moniker “Miss America” as a crime-fighting identity, and has worked with … Read more