#QueerSelfLove is Necessary in Comics
It’s been a brutal time in LGBTQA communities. We are rightfully focused on taking action to protect our communities and stand in solidarity with Muslims and Latinx people; especially LGBTQA Muslim and Latinx people. We must take care of each other. That includes self care.
I don’t want to center the story on people like me. I want to tell you to read the words of latinx LGBTQA people like Delma Catalina Limones,
But I also want to make space to share something beautiful I saw on twitter today.
I am a soft-spoken brown queer man who wears his mother's pearl earrings. And I love my queerness. Let's start a #queerselflove hashtag
— Dylan Marron (@dylanmarron) June 15, 2016
And then it went viral.
Countless people joined in. It did my soul a whole lot of good to see how many people in comics participated. Fans, writers, artists, critics all of the above. Comics is queer as hell. It has always been queer since the invention of Wonder Woman if not even older.
But right now LGBTQA people in comics and fan communities are organizing like never before. It is already making a difference. I want to thank all of the beautiful people speaking out today. Here are a few of them:
Queer Asian American artist who draws Jem and the Holograms and (too many) witches. I love you guys. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/KHy3ryecUK
— Jen | Heroes AA 1005 (@heyjenbartel) June 15, 2016
I'm queer comic writer, failed Southern belle, and evil witch queen. High femme doesn't change that. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/BQxiO0sCSS
— Marguerite Bennett (@EvilMarguerite) June 15, 2016
Pan/Queer comic artist in LA, trying to change the world. Nice to meet u. :) #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/FrImEkwizB
— Tess Fowler (@TessFowler) June 15, 2016
A lot of the queer comics folk I know on the #queerselflove tag amplify other queer voices, so follow them (and me, I guess!) to hear more.
— Janelle Asselin (@gimpnelly) June 15, 2016
To everyone who self-identifies as queer but worries about claiming that ID publicly b/c of passing… https://t.co/Mmx87tCx0K
— (((Jay Rachel))) (@RaeBeta) June 15, 2016
Podcaster, writer and all around over-analyser. Still bi, despite being engaged to a lady. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/1r5lXEbriz
— Kieran Shiach (@KingImpulse) June 15, 2016
Queer/genderqueer/trans/bi comics critic and masked podcaster.
Sometimes cynical but full of love. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/bIwXdmqgu0— Elle Collins (@AnotherElle) June 15, 2016
I'm a Bisexual Writer of Batman comics. I can sing Poor Unfortunate Souls better than you at karaoke. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/fYi3vujAcS
— James Tynion IV (@JamesTheFourth) June 15, 2016
#queerselflove Editor, air traffic controller, writer, parent, and deeply in need of a haircut. pic.twitter.com/ASBNJffKwP
— Sigrid Ellis (@sigridellis) June 15, 2016
I'm a writer who thought it a good idea to do this in a 14,000 word essay: #queerselflove https://t.co/nzuBCEp5b2 pic.twitter.com/4bfyy6ouMh
— Kieron Gillen (@kierongillen) June 15, 2016
Hi guys I'm p gay and I know a lot about mountains and boats and I don't remember taking this photo #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/ANVyjBScj5
— Noelle Stevenson (@Gingerhazing) June 15, 2016
Bi/queer feminist killjoy who believes stories matter. Trying to be a little more myself every day. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/GTbX7YEmXh
— Katie Schenkel (@JustPlainTweets) June 15, 2016
Writer. Designer. Idiot. In need of a trim. I came out on Twitter in a parking lot at 2am last week. #QueerSelfLove pic.twitter.com/hXorfl1xMo
— Christopher Sebela (@xtop) June 15, 2016
I'm a Marvel artist (Silk) &making queer comics is something i will forever do. I love our community #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/WwxXbY4OSF
— tana ford (@tanaford) June 15, 2016
People who self-ID as queer but worry about claiming that ID publicly b/c of passing privilege: We love you we need you we want you with us.
— (((Jay Rachel))) (@RaeBeta) June 15, 2016
Queer Asian American artist making comics and evidently always eating #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/MlG5WyqDzN
— ✨⭐️Trungles+AX ⭐️✨ (@Trungles) June 15, 2016
Asexual comics inker and writer here. Everything about that makes me happy. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/HX00yMQJBJ
— Ted Brandt (@ten_bandits) June 15, 2016
I'm a queer lady cartoonist making the comics I needed when I was younger. (https://t.co/pGmZOR70aS) #QueerSelfLove pic.twitter.com/BM9MA6sQA1
— Erika Moen (@ErikaMoen) June 15, 2016
I'm a queer & bi comic author making happy, kind erotica and autobio comics #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/QwbOK2lQWy
— JessFink (@JessFink) June 15, 2016
I'm a queer comics artist and games industry guy. I want to bring people together with games and art. #QueerSelfLove pic.twitter.com/zJE6GftXuK
— D.J. Kirkland (@OhHeyDJ) June 15, 2016
Muslim bi/queer & mixed, big fan of robots and werewolves and art #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/O6qnuqfdxg
— ok habibi sorry (@Akitron) June 15, 2016
Gay little impish Illustrator. Often hangry, mostly harmless. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/kGIVYjwkFJ
— Kevin Wada AA1002 (@kevinwada) June 15, 2016
I'm a queer WoC who loves drawing shiny shit and just wants to tell stories of QPoC being heroes #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/O1wAdHcTkO
— Hermit Mode Mildred (@Froregade) June 15, 2016
Black, bi cartoonist constantly agonising over comics. Writing stories that include everyone. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/UbecLFgV39
— GK ✨⚡️ (@graceofaeons) June 15, 2016
i love all the #queerselflove ppl right now and also all the queer ppl who can't use that that hashtag, all of you are beautiful & my family
— Mey Valdivia Rude (@meyrude) June 15, 2016
I'm a gay lady! Favorite activities include making comics, running D&D, and dating an amazing girl #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/H2hqItMHC4
— Molly Ostertag (@MollyOstertag) June 15, 2016
I'm a masculine-of-center queer person whom wants to smooch the same, and I draw comics! ✨ #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/SlhmECkgRw
— Britt Sabo (@BrittSabo) June 15, 2016
A Chinese queer nb femme who moonlights as a superheroic sartorialist. Fighting evil, winning love 💖 #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/GTUANOwGvN
— Betty Felon ✨ (@bettyfelon) June 15, 2016
Writer/podcaster/editor/x-pert/part-time Summers brother. queer as fuck, trans as hell. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/QR2WBu1Rt7
— (((Jay Rachel))) (@RaeBeta) June 15, 2016
Oh hey, I'm an asexual artist, making the kinds of books and comics I wish I had as a kid. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/8XD0btpTz1
— Nilah Magruder (@nilaffle) June 15, 2016
I'm a boy band butch lesbian who edits and writes kids' comics that let them know being queer is RAD #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/6oVpuUz3xA
— Shannon Watters (@shanito) June 15, 2016
I'm a queer comics publisher with a pretty rad life, overall. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/v2t9FTxChS
— Janelle Asselin (@gimpnelly) June 15, 2016
Just your good ol' fashioned queer Latina making queer comics with a bunch of queer characters #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/7Rk87htAab
— ✨genué revuelta✨ (@hrtbrokentweets) June 15, 2016
I am a happily committed queer writer of color who enjoys making queer comics and more! #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/B0GqVbaDDG
— Taneka Stotts (@neekaneeks) June 15, 2016
this was my #queerselflove entry but I forgot the hashtag https://t.co/r6gPzS08gs
— Mey Valdivia Rude (@meyrude) June 15, 2016
Lesbian who makes comics about lesbians, dinos, and sometimes lesbian dinos. Likes floor naps. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/GycPT5bER9
— Natasha Alterici (@Alterici) June 15, 2016
#queerselflove #RiseUp Im a gay trans woman who wants to write comics and make people feel good about themselves. pic.twitter.com/JC0ooKndrK
— Magdalene Visaggio (@MagsVisaggs) June 15, 2016
I'm a queer journalist who's been learning to practice #queerselflove through writing, selfies, and good friends ☀️ pic.twitter.com/5udl6Y8bNu
— Jon Erik Christian☀️ (@HonestlyJon) June 15, 2016
loving the #queerselflove tag cuz i first came out as ace more than 10 yrs ago but i still get stresst each time 💪💪💪 pic.twitter.com/WaLOVfoglE
— Gavia Baker-Whitelaw (@Hello_Tailor) June 15, 2016
A bisexual who likes drawing sick abs on men and women #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/AqonbBcFo8
— Krismas at Hogwarts (@kristaferanka) June 15, 2016
@kristaferanka and the bi comics reading public thanks you for your service. Seriously.
— Elana Levin (@Elana_Brooklyn) June 15, 2016
Artist, critic, podcast co-host, queer transwoman #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/k9PFEKaEee
— Sarah Horrocks (@mercurialblonde) June 15, 2016
LRT: also, @EvilMarguerite makes EVERYTHING gayer, like swimming in the Gay River pic.twitter.com/8gaj2zM6vd
— Asymptotic Binary (@asymbina) June 15, 2016
I'm an queer nonbinary person who draws comics about queer kids, faith, and wilderness camp! #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/eU8BdbMG4y
— Melanie Gillman (@melgillman) June 15, 2016
Organizer, unionist, bi gets queer theory on yr comics. Queering all the cockrock by singing karaoke. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/U6LUAotk5Q
— Elana Levin (@Elana_Brooklyn) June 15, 2016
Since I didn't include pictures with my #queerselflove tweet last night. Bi, cute, comics, and #BalorClub AF. pic.twitter.com/Gjrw4NTjJX
— A. Leck @ HeroesCon! (@misskittyf) June 15, 2016
I'm a chubby bi girl with lifelong anxiety/panic and no apologies who loves comics, pro-wrestling, music, and cosplay. #queerselflove
— A. Leck @ HeroesCon! (@misskittyf) June 15, 2016
Hey all you comics folks being visible through #queerselflove – it totally matters and I'm so grateful you & thankful you exist ❤️💛💚💙💜
— Kate Leth (@kateleth) June 15, 2016
Just realized that Queer Self Love also looks like Queers Elf Love which I approve of obviously
— fae af (@alyssakeiko) June 15, 2016
Now is the time for queer comics and our voices in comics to be supported. Entertainment and media CAN change lives and opinions.
— Janelle Asselin (@gimpnelly) June 15, 2016
Cis comics writer, happily married, but pan/bi and tired of caring who knows. Smiles. Occasionally. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/i1YTPVV5gf
— Rich Douek (@rdouek) June 15, 2016
I don't think I would have been able to post that a week ago. This is a big thing for me, and peoples stories on #queerselflove inspired it
— Rich Douek (@rdouek) June 15, 2016
It's me! Over-caffeinated writer-type with dreamy green eyes, big strong legs, and a weird old brain. #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/qicyeIbZ9S
— Mad Moll Green (@MadMollGreen) June 15, 2016
Agender Ace-flavored Bisexual comic editor-fanfic writer-genderfucking cosplayer, owns too many shoes #queerselflove pic.twitter.com/JxYMPxcC25
— Tea Berry-Blue (@teaberryblue) June 15, 2016
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