How To Find A Masculine Halloween Costume For Your Effeminate Son… I love the Onion. But I’m not sure. I can’t help laughing, but with them the question is never should I be offended, but just how much should I be offended. This “news” clip from the Onion News Network offers practical suggestions on how to keep your “lady boy” from prancing around dressed as a ballerina at Halloween.

The whole thing is just so wrong, but I still laughed my ass off. I couldn’t help it. And don’t forget when choosing a masculine costume to not choose one “co-opted by the gay community like fireman, cop or cowboy or you’ll just look like a stripper.” But part of me worries about those who don’t know it’s a joke and rush out to Barnes and Noble so they can look to Anna Stevenson, author of “Actually He’s a Boy a How to Manual for Parenting an Effeminate Child” for words of wisdom. Scary! Happy Halloween!

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I love Peter David’s writing and with his milestone issue #50 he did an excellent job of tying up not only ALL the loose threads he’s been dangling not just for the past 8 issues or so (Summers Rebellion, unevil Fitzroy, Cortex, incontinent Doctor Doom), but also the ones that have been out there since the beginning of the series (finally the definitive answer to what IS the story with Layla Miller?). I don’t want to spoil anything, but I do wonder if that’s what happens to Layla, where does she go from there (or then)? I have to admit it felt a bit rushed and tidy to have it all dropped in our laps with a lovely anniversary bow on it, but I’m eagerly anticipating what happens next!

Worlds and times collide in this double-sized conclusion to the year long storyline that has revitalized X-Factor. Will the Summers Rebellion triumph as is supposed to happen…or will it be derailed? Will Madrox make it back to his own time? Will Siryn, Monet and the rest of the team have their final showdown with Cortex? Will we actually learn just how it is that Layla Miller knows stuff? Will someone die?

You probably remember the uproar the RicShatty kiss caused from character creator Rob Liefeld. At the time X-Factor writer Peter David handled Liefeld’s reaction with grace and aplomb. Peter David made a number of humorous comments aimed at Liefeld and he’s stuck to his guns on at least one of them.

In a discussion over at Robot6 (which by the way mentioned QueerSUPE yesterday!!!), Peter David decided that he would have Guido ask “Tell me Shatterstar… do you like gladiator movies?” as a reference to the classic film Airplane in which Captain Oveur makes similar suggestive remarks to the young boy visiting the cockpit. I suppose you should expect that when entering anyplace called “The Cockpit.”

In a preview of X-Factor #200 (due in December) which relocates X-Factor Investigations to NYC to find out why “the Invisible Woman has Vanished, he did just that.

I’ve been a fan of Psylocke since she first joined the X-Men as prim and proper English lady Elisabeth Braddock. Way back when, I picked up Alan Davis’ trade paperback of her introduction in Captain Britain from the Marvel UK imprint. So I loved her BEFORE Jim Lee turned her into a scantily clad sword wielding Asian ninja – which only improved her! I was sad to see her die and glad to see her resurrected, but again bummed to see her Exiled and left in limbo. So when she returned to the X-Men after a brief mind-controlled flirtation with the dark side I was ready to see her take center stage again… I didn’t have to wait long!

Psylocke has returned to the X-Men! Following the defeat of Madelyne Pryor and her Sisterhood, Psylocke travels to Japan to re-inter her former body in its proper resting place. But when a swarm of Hand ninjas attack Psylocke and do the unspeakable under orders from Matsu’o—the assassin originally responsible for transplanting Psylocke’s mind into the body of an Asian ninja—Psylocke determines that Matsu’o is one loose end that can no longer be left unresolved. It’s a tale of carnage and revenge, brought to you by superstars Chris Yost (X-FORCE) and Harvey Tolibao (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE)!

Also Psylocke #1 kicks off a 4 part backup story by Duane Swierczynski and Steve Dillon (Preacher, Punisher) that will return Cable and Hope to the X-Men in the present! A Girl Named Hope runs through Psylocke #1, Dark X-Men #1, X-Men Legacy #230 and X-Force #22.

X-Men: A Girl Named Hope begins the most shocking change to the X-Men you can imagine! Will Hope save or damn mutantkind? What is Cable’s agenda? The answers begin in X-Men: A Girl Named Hope!

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There are still a number of characters on the A-Z LGBT Comic Book Character Superlist for which I have been unable to find images. Thanks to additional reader submissions and more research on my part, the list now encompasses 245 characters and is still growing! Here are characters I need images for – so if you can lay your hands on an issue that has them – PLEASE consider taking it to Kinkos and scanning it.

Daybreaker and Kid Apollo (appeared in Gen13 as part of the Authoriteens), Panthalessa (Jack Phantom’s partner and girlfriend in Top 10), Carol Swanson and The Vamp (Sandman Mystery Theatre), Leander (Hero’s alien love interest from Superboy and the Ravers).

All readers who submit images will be listed in the special thanks section of the list. All submissions can be sent to fanboi@heroesnhunks.com

Now I hate to be the one falling for stereotypes, but I have to call one when I see one and The Gotham arrival of the pink-clad, fussy and fastidious yet fabulously ferocious new bat-foe known as the Flamingo smacks of the “amoral aristocratic bitchy queen type.” I’m not sure if Morrison would be that obvious, but maybe. We haven’t had a good gay Batman villain in awhile (now that Captain Stingaree and the Cavalier appear to be out of commission), so its good to be part of Bat’s Rogues Gallery. I still prefer to see new LGBT characters pop up on the side of the angels, but I’ll take what we can get. Stay tuned to see what his story is… and where he got that awesome coat!

Sex and the Superhero is a new CBG Comics release from writer Brian Andersen (SoSuperDuper, Reignbow and Dee-Va), artist Neftali Centeno and colors, letters and logo by Celina Hernandez. The first issue introduces the exploits of a close-knit group of 5 gay and lesbian superheroes living and loving in San Francisco. Among other things, the issue takes a humorous look at the age old question of "exactly what DOES the Invisible Woman see in Mr Fantastic?" I also especially enjoyed the scene with Cosmic Man and Lady Web – poking fun at the use of impossible cheesecake ass-first battle poses (HE’S TALKING TO YOU BENES). Other topics touched on include rabid-vaginophopia, sexual slumming, how to bed your nemesis, how to graciously accept thanks from a damsel in distress and of course… true love.

Sex and the Superhero is an entertaining read. much less "cute" than I expected. As someone who grew up having to defend reading comics to a very educated set of parents, I always steered clear of anything too cute or cartoony and thus missed out on a lot of really good indie comics. So I’m glad I took a step out of my box to give this a read.

Since this is a first issue and it’s not really a BANG POW ZAP kind of story, it focuses more on character relationships than battle action, but goes further (from what I understand) than previous Brian Andersen gay titles. Sex and the Superhero is FAR from pornographic but DOES have some sex scenes (naughty bits are tastefully blocked with capes – See Edna was right – those capes really DO get in the way!).

But don’t just take my opinion on it. Here are some thoughts from fellow gay geek blogger… The Gay Comic Geek!

My only negative thoughts are that I know vaginophobia is rampant among gay men, but I’d rather see it examined in a humorous way than just repeated for laughs. That and I’d like to see more variance in line weight on the inking. I also could have used one more panel with Cosmic Man’s sister for a punchline.

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It looks like DC is getting ITS Big Gay Powerhouse in the form of Wonder Woman’s male analogue. In a recent posting at the DCU Boards, Wonder Woman writer Gail Simone unceremoniously confirmed that Achilles, the leader of Zeus’ race of male counterparts to the Amazons (the Gargareans) is in fact a friend of Dorothy.

I’m still keeping my fingers crossed that Marvel has similar plans for Stonewall. I’ll add more images of Achilles here as I find them, so stay tuned.

Although we are in for some Daken-on-Hulkling action during the final issue of the YA miniseries, Wiccan doesn’t have anything to worry about. Teddy really is true blue (er green) and immune to the pheremonal charms of Wolverine’s tattooed bisexual bad boy offspring. Now if only he can do something about the slashing claws.

So can the Young Avengers and those who would be Young Avengers form one big happy group? Can either of them live under Norman Osborn’s rules? Will blood out? Will guilt win? Will Speed and Coat or won’t they? It’s the end. And lots of terrible stuff happens. And everything ends in tatters.

I can’t wait to see where this leaves the Young Avengers gang. It’s been announced that creator Allen Heinberg has a YA project coming.

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I’m looking to fill out the LGBT superlist with more non-DC or Marvel characters. My expertise definitely lies more with the spandex set so I’m going to need the help of the readers (that’s you guys). Only real criteria is that the character is somehow recurring (appearing in a title, series or serial story that had at least 4 parts – so while miniseries qualify, a one shot generally wouldn’t) – though exceptions may be made for some nominees so don’t let the criteria stifle you). Awesome comics writer Tim Fish (who famous for his Cavalcade of Boys gay comics and is writing the upcoming Northstar story in Nation-X #2) replied to QueerSUPE and mentioned that I should look into the following…

Oni Press titles: Scott Pilgrim series (title character Scott lives with and shares a bed platonically with a gay friend Wallace); Hopeless Savages (one of the sons is gay, handled beautifully. The whole Maria’s Wedding is centered around gay topic, relations.).

So if anyone has any images or additional info on these characters or can think of others that you feel belong on the A-Z list, Please comment and I’ll contact you about getting the images.

I was doing a bit of shopping at Bloomingdales here in San Francisco a few weeks ago and happened upon these fabulous new tshirts from their new collection commemorating DC Comics 75th Anniversary. Usually when you see comic book t-shirts, the art is somewhat generic and the shirts are not much better. These shirts sporting artwork by comic book legends like George Perez and Neal Adams on shirts by designers like John Varvatos are a step above the rest. A few are DEFINITE must haves for the chic gay geek…

I couldn’t resist buying the Neal Adams GL/GA shirt at upper left and George Perez JLA at lower right (mine pictured below), but upon reflection, I’m going to have to get the JLA on red and at least one of the Detective Comics.

This is a blog dedicated to comics, action figures, TV shows and pop culture in general. It includes a number of on-topic posts from the past year and a half of decidedly NSFW HeroesNHunks.com where my blogging began.

I decided to create QueerSUPE after I assembled the A-Z LGBT Comic Book Character Superlist at HeroesNHunks and realized that I had created a REAL resource for anyone interested in LGBT themes in comics.

I figured that I shouldn’t limit the list or my comic content by having it only associated with HeroesNHunks, so you now have a COMPLETELY SFW place to view and share the list. Visit the list here, and don’t forget to grab the lovely desktop pattern I created for the occassion.

You long time JLA readers might remember Blue Jay from his introduction. He was one of the Champions of Angor (a.k.a. the Justifiers, the Assemblers and the Meta Militia – a team of superheroes from the reality of The Extremists). During his stay with the JL a few fans speculated he was gay – probably because he was “just friends” with fellow extradimensional teammate Silver Sorceress. Now he’s back – but don’t get TOO excited… is may be just to die at the hands (or feet) of… wait, who is that? Well WHOEVER’s boot that is, it was the pen of James Robinson that did in Blue Jay (he also killed off Tasmanian Devil in Cry For Justice).” For someone who did so much to progress LGBT characters in comics with Mikaal Tomas in his Starman run, I’m disappointed in this wanton slaughter of bush league queer characters.

Here are some previously featured images from #38 which kicks off Cry of Justice writer James Robinson’s new run on the JLA. I also tossed in the covers to #39 and #40. Issue #41 introduces his Robinson’s line-up.

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UPDATE! GALLERY ADDED: You shake it Mr. Schuster! After posting video of Cory Monteith naked, I’ve been challenged to “Find them all!” Not sure if it’s possible but this didn’t take long to dig up so here you go. We’ll see if the others have done much naked frolicking later.

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I’ve come the the realization that i simply cannot POSSIBLY blog about every episode of every show I like – so I’ll be including this video-laden feature every few weeks… they won’t all last long so watch em quick! I’ve included all this seasons episodes not yet featured from Cougar Town, Dollhouse, Heroes, Modern Family and Glee… didn’t want to bog down page load so check out the rest of this post if you wanna catch up!
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UPDATE! Gallery and clip of Cory Monteith in David DeCoteau’s homoerotic thriller, in Killer Bash: Here he is in most of his glory (no frontal ) from Bloody Mary. Seriously… Stop watching when he looks in the bathroom mirror – Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

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I love Jessica Drew. I like spys, and I loved the Alias comic (which BTW introduced another Jessica… Jessica Jones a.k.a. Jewel, a.k.a. Knightress, a.k.a. Mrs Cage) so this is a comic made just for me. Toss in some gratuitous beefcake and fanboy references and it would be a perfect title!

The Eisner award winning team of Bendis and Maleev (DAREDEVIL, HALO) unveil a big new chapter in the life of Jessica Drew as she heads to Madripoor to do SWORD’s dirty work. Based on the ground-breaking motion comic and featuring all new material. And guest starring Spider-Man

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I haven’t really been following what’s going on with all these multicolored Hulks that have been popping up all over the Marvel U lately, so I almost hate to admit that this looks interesting…

Norman Osborn thought he had a plan for keeping the Green Goliath from mussing his wavy coif — but he forgot about the Hulk’s most dangerous incarnation. Now the H.A.M.M.E.R. comes down as Banner and Skaar face Osborn’s deadliest femme fatales in a monumental battle of brawn and brains.

This version of Bruce Banner is reminding me of Vril Dox over in R.E.B.E.L.S. with his force field, scientific brilliance and pet brute.

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