Top 10 Best LGBT Comic Book Characters

Comic books have always had room for secret identities, chosen families, dramatic entrances, and costumes that laugh in the face of subtlety. For LGBT characters, those ingredients can turn a good story into something sharper, braver, and a lot more personal. You get heroes, villains, rebels, romantics, cosmic brawlers, street-level fighters, and chaotic gremlins who refuse to be shoved into the margins.

You are not just voting on powers, punchlines, or who looks best on a variant cover. You are helping spotlight the characters who brought depth, attitude, vulnerability, and glorious comic book weirdness to the page.

The Top Ten

  1. Iceman (Marvel Comics)

    Iceman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and is a founding member of the X-Men. His real name is Bobby Drake, and he first appeared in X-Men #1 in 1963. Iceman has the ability to generate and control ice and cold temperatures.

    Yep, Iceman is gay. Jean Grey's sneaky telepathy will reveal who you are, and she now knows what Bobby is.

  2. Harley Quinn (DC Comics)

    Harley Quinn is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She was originally introduced as the Joker's sidekick in Batman: The Animated Series before becoming a prominent character in her own right. Over time, she evolved into an antiheroine and has appeared in numerous... read more

    Want proof? Harley really did kiss Poison Ivy.

  3. Batwoman (DC Comics)

    Batwoman is a fictional superhero in DC Comics. The most well-known version of the character is Kate Kane, who debuted in Detective Comics #854 in 2009. She operates independently of Batman and often deals with criminal and supernatural threats in Gotham City.

  4. Aqualad (DC Comics)

    Kaldur'ahm is one of two fictional superheroes who go by the name Aqualad in stories published by DC Comics. He was created by Brandon Vietti, Greg Weisman, and Phil Bourassa for the animated television series Young Justice. The character is voiced by Khary Payton and has since been incorporated into... read more

  5. America Chavez (Marvel Comics)

  6. Daken (Marvel Comics)

    Logan's surprised he has a son who is bisexual.

  7. Northstar (Marvel Comics)

    Northstar, whose real name is Jean-Paul Beaubier, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne and made his first appearance in X-Men #120 in April 1979. He is a founding member of the Canadian superhero team Alpha... read more

  8. Midnighter (DC Comics)

  9. Wiccan (Marvel Comics)

  10. White Canary (DC Comics)

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    Wallace Wells (Scott Pilgrim)

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    Coagula (DC Comics)

    13. The Contenders

  13. Apollo (DC Comics)

  14. Jon Kent (DC Comics)

  15. Poison Ivy (DC Comics)

    Poison Ivy is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She is commonly portrayed as an adversary of the superhero Batman. Known for her expertise in botany and toxicology, she uses plant-based toxins and mind-controlling pheromones as weapons.

  16. John Constantine (DC Comics)

  17. Wonder Woman (DC Comics)

    Wonder Woman is a fictional superhero created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter, appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character is a founding member of the Justice League, a goddess, and Ambassador-at-Large of the Amazon people. In her homeland, the island nation... read more

  18. Loki (Marvel Comics)

    Loki Laufeyson, also known as Loki Odinson, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the adoptive brother and archenemy of Thor and is known as the "God of Mischief." In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the character is portrayed by Tom Hiddleston.

  19. Deadpool (Marvel Comics)

    Deadpool is a fictional antihero created by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in New Mutants #98, published in February 1991, and was created by Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza. His powers include accelerated healing and enhanced physical abilities. He is widely recognized for his humor and frequent breaking... read more

  20. Kevin Keller (Archie Comics)

  21. Mystique (Marvel Comics)

    Mystique is a fictional character in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is most often associated with the X-Men series and is known for her shapeshifting abilities. Mystique first appeared in Ms. Marvel #16, published in 1978.

  22. Rictor (Marvel Comics)

  23. Shatterstar (Marvel Comics)

  24. Desire (The Sandman)

  25. Hooded Justice (DC Comics)

  26. Hulkling (Marvel Comics)

  27. Xavin (Marvel Comics)

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