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Does Black Panther’s Success Open the Door for a Queer Superhero?

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Black Panther

Hollywood is celebrating the remarkable breakthrough box office performance of Marvel’s Black Panther, the first entry in the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe to feature a black leading character, and indeed, a mostly-black cast. Part of the shock and awe felt within the industry when it comes to Black Panther comes from the history of black superheroes in films: There just aren’t very many, and even fewer with memorable films. Spawn anyone? Steel? Meteor Man? They hardly qualify as cinematic classics, and can’t even come close to the fun and style of Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther. All of which raises another question: What about queer superheroes? Could the commercial … Read more

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

Gay Superheroes Kiss Twice on Crisis on Earth X CW Crossover

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Crisis on Earth-X kiss

Wentworth Miller and Russell Tovey locked lips in a recent episode of “The Flash.” Tovey made his debut as The Ray on “The Flash” as part of “Crisis on Earth-X,” a crossover series spanning “The Flash”, “Arrow,” “Supergirl” and “Legends of Tomorrow.” The crossover takes place in an alternate timeline where Nazis won World War II. During the episode, The Ray shares a kiss with his partner fellow superhero Citizen Cold, played by Wentworth Miller. Fans were excited to see two superheroes, and two out actors, kiss during a primetime television event. By Mariah Cooper – Full Story at The … Read more

VIDEO: When Superheroes Go Gay

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You’ve likely seen nothing like this rendition of The Chainsmokers and Coldplay’s massive hit “Something Just Like This” from Bryan Hawn and former adult film actor Reese Rideout, who recorded their own vocals for the cover. Hawn plays ‘Captain America’ and ‘Batman’ and Rideout (aka Nick Dent) plays ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Superman’ in this frothy performance in a hidden cavern somewhere along the coast which can only be described as a superhero butt ballet. By AUTHOR – Full Story at SOURCE

FILM: Wonder Woman Trailer

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Wonder Woman - Gal Gadot

“I am Diana of Themyscira, daughter of Hippolyta. In the name of all that is good, your wrath upon this world is over,” Gal Gadot triumphantly declares in the latest Wonder Woman trailer, which she first shared on Twitter following her and costar Chris Pine’s appearance Saturday night on Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards. After promising on Friday an “even bigger surprise” than the stunning poster, the new footage turned out to be a spine-tingling look at the character’s first ever feature-length film. Full Story at Joe.My.God

Announcement: Where There’s Smoke audio, by Cari Z.

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Where There's Smoke Audiobook

QSFer Cari Z. has a new audio version of her superhero/villain MM book “Where There’s Smoke” out: Panopolis is a rough place to be an average Joe. I came here looking for adventure and excitement, but nobody cares about one more normal guy in a city filled with super-powered heroes. The closest I’ve come to glory is working in a bank that villains often rob. But then I maybe accidentally-on-purpose helped a villain escape the hero who was trying to save the day. Imagine my shock when, a week later, that villain asked me out for coffee. One date turned … Read more

Guest Post: Five Minutes Longer, by Victoria Sue

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Five Minutes Longer

QSFer Victoria Sue has a new MM superhero romance out, and she’s stopping by with a guest Post: Because this one was all about the science. I wanted superheroes, but I didn’t just want a man in tights (not that a lot of people would object to that) but I needed a reason. According to the fountain of all knowledge – Google – some babies are being born without their little toe. Some scientists say this is ridiculous, but others are more specific. The plantaris muscle in the foot is used by animals for gripping and manipulating objects with their … Read more

Announcement: Awakening, by Baltimore Russell & Jennifer Pallanich

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Awakening

QSFer Baltimore Russell and Jennifer Pallanich have a new queer superhero book out: Disasters ring the planet as the earth cries out for heroes to save it. At the same time, an ancient order conspires to fulfill a centuries-old prophecy. Their plan: unleash a deadly tsunami that would destroy North American and European coastlines. Then, at the height of summer, a blinding white light races across the globe, granting a select few incredible gifts. An enigmatic ex-Green Beret trains these powerful misfits in a desperate bid to stop the man-made and natural catastrophes. But can these Children of the Solstice … Read more

LGBT Superheroes We Want to Save the World in Film

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Wonder Woman Supergirl

As Wonder Woman’s writers finally confirm the Warrior Princess is bisexaul, we take a look at the queer superheroes we’d most like to see kick ass onscreen… Wonder Woman Although the Amazon princes is already headed to the big screen, it’s yet to be confirmed whether or not Gal Gadot’s version of Diana will be playing it straight or as queer as her comic book incarnation – although we won’t hold our breaths. By Joe Williams – Full Story at Pink News