10 LGBTQIA+ Superheroes from Marvel and DC Comics

10 LGBTQIA+ Superheroes from Marvel and DC Comics

Let us look at 10 LGBTQIA+ Superheroes from Marvel and DC Comics.

America Chavez (Lesbian)

America Chavez (Lesbian)

America Chavez is canonically a lesbian. She declares that she does not feel any attraction toward boys in the comic ‘Young Avengers #15’.

Karolina Dean (Lesbian)

Karolina Dean (Lesbian)

Karolina is a canon lesbian, though her journey towards acceptance is a little complicated. Karolina harbours some insecurities and has a nervous demeanour.

Deadpool (Pansexual)

Deadpool (Pansexual)

The Deadpool writer Gerry Dugan has stated that Wade Wilson would be considered a pansexual, as he experiences attraction regardless of a person’s gender.

Loki (Bisexual)

Loki (Bisexual)

Loki is bisexual and also genderfluid. The writer of the comic ‘Loki: Agent of Asgard’, Al Ewing confirmed this and promised an exploration of his sexuality in this comic.

Yelena Belova (Asexual)

Yelena Belova (Asexual)

The writer, Devin Grayson stated in an interview, that “Yelena is more likely to identify as asexual”. While there has been no explicit mention of Yelena’s asexuality.

Wiccan (Gay)

Wiccan (Gay)

Wiccan was originally not planned to be gay, as the creator did not think Marvel would allow him to write a male love interest for a male character.

Batwoman (Lesbian)

Batwoman (Lesbian)

Kate Kane is a canonical lesbian, and while at the West Point Academy, she even chose to come out as a lesbian in order to protect the other closest cadets.

Kid Quick (Non-Binary)

Kid Quick (Non-Binary)

Kid Quick is the alias of Jess Chambers, who uses the special formula and is able to access the speed force.

Sera (Transwoman)

Sera (Transwoman)

Sera is a transgender woman. In return for her help in killing the beast, Sera asks Angela to rescue her from the temple and find a way to change her form from male to female.

Kitty Pryde (Bisexual)

Kitty Pryde (Bisexual)

Her relationship with Rachel Summers was full of subtext. Kitty Pryde’s bisexuality was finally confirmed in 2020, in the comic, ‘Marauders #2’.