Pride Month Reading List: 5 Queer Graphic Novels You Must Read To Celebrate Diversity

Publish Date: 10 Jun, 2024 Author: Deepanshi
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Queer Graphic Novels: Web series sure has a charm of its own, and a blooming queer representation. Books however have been doing it for longer than series, and graphic novels are another branch where queer stories have been told with animated characters having magnetic eyes and cute costumes. If you are a fan of comics or graphic characters here are 5 graphic novels you should give a read!  

Kari by Amruta Patil

The graphic novel is set in Mumbai at the time of the Great Recession in 2008, following the story of protagonist Kari and her love for Ruth. After the attempted suicide by the two, their life is a cloud of gloom with Ruth separating from Kari leaving her on her own to journey of self-exploration. Read Kari to get into a hindsight of lesbain love in the Indian financial capital amidst the recession.   

Heartstopper by Alice Oseman  

You must have at least heard of the popular queer Netflix series of the same name. The series is inspired from the comic by Alice Oseman chronicling the love story of Charlie Spring, an openly gay, awkward teen and Nick Nelson, the rugby star of the show. As their stars collide, the realization of their feelings for each other, with Nick exploring his sexuality with the support from Charlie, the quintessential teen romance is made fuzzy and warm with Oseman’s refreshing graphics.  

When I Came Out by Anne Mette Kærulf Lorentzen

For all the folks who came out or want to read a relatable experience of coming out, this autobiographical graphic novel by Anne Mette Kærulf Lorentzen is a soulful read of a woman coming out later in her life after realizing her preference for women in her forties as a wife of man. Her journey could be parallel to many queer individuals who dealt with their sexualities as mature adults. 

How to be an Ace: Growing Up as an Asexual by Rebecca Burgess

Often misrepresented or marginally represented Asexuality, finds it at the center of this graphic novel admired for its hilarious style of writing and graphics. Amidst the age and people obsessed with sex, Rebecca’s story is that of a ‘misfit’ trying to have the same preferences as her fellow people. From forced relationships to bullying, there is a lot this graphic novel unravels.    

Bingo Love by Tee Franklin, Jenn St-Onge, Joy San, and Cardinal Rae

A refreshing tale of queer romance away from the butterflies of teenage. Through the story of Hazel and Mari the author dwells on the themes of not just sexuality, but also of race, age, family and self-acceptance. 

The wide array of diversity and themes in these graphic novels will be a holistic window into the life of achievement and challenges of the LGBTQ community. These can be a good start to be a better ally as well for those who are curious about knowledge without becoming cumbersome to their queer friends.     

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