Pow! Gay Comic Book Characters Zap Stereotypes; New York Times, 7/5/15

Gregory Schmidt, New York Times; Pow! Gay Comic Book Characters Zap Stereotypes:

"Mainstream comic book publishers have tried for years to draw a more diverse readership by incorporating gay characters and story lines.

Lately, they have faced increased competition from smaller publishers that want to go more mainstream and already have an established roster of inclusive offerings.

As the comic book industry prepares to gather at Comic-Con International, which begins Thursday in San Diego, publishers big and small will be promoting a wider selection of gay-themed comic books. Industry insiders say the trend mirrors the country’s evolving attitudes toward gays and lesbians."