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I Expected Batman and Robin, Not Pornography

There's something ridiculous about a college student demanding censorship of a story in which people die in the name of free speech.

Batgirl: Transgender Representation and the Power of Words

Panelteer Marcy highlights the changes that were made between Batgirl #37 and the trade, and why they're important.

FlameCon Was Hot Stuff—in More Ways than One

Panelteer Jon Erik attended FlameCon and was happy with the experience.

3 (Ok, 7) on a YA Theme: Bisexuality in YA

If you're looking for YA fiction books with bisexuality or bisexual characters, here are 7 great reads.

Kids Need Queer Books: On the Challenging of LGBTQ Books in Schools

A North Carolina teacher came under fire for reading a book featuring a gay couple to his class. Here's why we need books, and teachers, like that.

7 Rules for Making a Modern Gay Villain

Panelteer Jon Erik discusses 7 rules for making a modern gay villain in comics.

Representation Trumps Spoilers: Comics and Queer Invisibility

Panelteer Jon Erik discusses why the concept of queer invisibility is problematic and that representation should trump spoilers.

3 On A YA Theme: Asexuality

A look at books in YA fiction featuring asexuality or asexual characters/stories.

ASTRO CITY #16, Transgender Representation, and the 2015 Eisner Awards

Panelteer Marcy discusses transgender representation in ASTRO CITY #16.

On Imperfect Representation vs. No Representation

Panelteers discuss imperfect representation versus no representation in comics.