LGBT Comic Of The Month: Boy Meets Hero
For the month of June, we have selected Boy Meets Hero as this month's LGBT comic. Creators Chayne Avery and Russell Garcia have done a fantastic job with their comic (now available as a graphic novel from their site). In the book, we are introduced to closeted superhero Blue Comet and his boyfriend, comic geek Justin. Justin's sister is Blue Comet's superhero partner, Sunstar and his parents are retired superheroes as well, which leaves poor Justin as the black sheep without any powers.
With Justin's help, Blue Comet begins the process of coming out and being comfortable with his own sexuality.
I really enjoyed this series, as it had the right mix of humor and drama. Chayne Avery wrote on his website:
I want my characters to be fun and really enjoy the colorful world they live in. I also felt it is important to include sensuality in the character's intimate moments by showing that their love-making is a positive experience, neither explicit nor pornographic.The basic focus of Boy Meets Hero is the positive relationship that Blue Comet has with his boyfriend, Justin, the people in their lives, and the ups and downs they experience along the way... Enjoy!
It's rare to see such meaningful homosexual relationships portrayed in comics and I applaud the creators for this, as it serves to inspire anyone fighting against discrimination and homophobia.
As I've written before, the more exposure we have for LGBT characters, the more we all benefit as creators and fans, and I can only hope that the LGBT comic book community continues to expand all of our horizons.
You can buy the trade from Amazon (make sure to buy from the PK Amazon store!), but I'd recommend buying it directly from the creators' website, as they have a limited amount of signed copies available.
You can also check out a preview here.
[Edit: I also want to thank PK friend and supporter Brian Andersen for tipping us off to this book! Thanks Brian!]
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Posted to Comic of the Week, Hot Stuff on 2 June 2008
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Awesome! I love "Boy Meets Hero" and it's great to see the comic getting some well deserved attention! Totally pick this up!
I have my signed copy upstairs in my bookcase right between my Essential Dr. Strange and Hellboy: Right Hand of Doom. I've read it AT LEAST 5 times since I got it a week or so ago, and I can't wait for the upcoming "Blue Comet and Fusion" comic. I don't think they come much better than this.