Though comics are frequently associated with superheroes, there have always been independent comic creators making compelling alternatives to the mainstream – often in order to represent themselves, their communities, and to tell stories that aren’t being told as often. In recent years, LGBTQ+ characters have become more and more a part of the mainstream comics world. But for Pride month this year, we’d like to highlight just six of the countless independent LGBTQ+ comics creators posting their work to the internet that you can check out right now.
1 – The Tea Dragon Society by Kay O’Neill
The Tea Dragon Society follows the story of Greta, an apprentice blacksmith in a vibrantly colorful and warm fantasy world, who learns how to care for tea dragons after rescuing a lost one. Creator Kay O’Neill, who came out as non-binary as they were working on the third Tea Dragon Society graphic novel, nonetheless had always populated their stories with characters of various genders, sexualities, species, and body types.
You can read the first story in its entirety online, but O’Neill followed it up with two more graphic novels, forming a lovely trilogy. There was even a board game released based on the story and world!
2 – O Human Star by Blue Delliquanti
O Human Star is a sci-fi webcomic that begins with Alastair Sterling, a robotics pioneer, waking up in a synthetic body sixteen years after his death – in a world shaped by his own inventions. As he reconnects with his former partner and meets a teenager with a mysterious connection to his past, the story becomes a quiet, intimate look at identity, legacy, and what makes someone human.
Creator Blue Delliquanti weaves LGBTQ themes through the story with care, especially around gender and selfhood. The cast is diverse, and queerness is part of the world’s texture rather than its conflict. The comic is complete and free to read online. Delliquanti’s other work can be found at their website.
3 – Never Satisfied by Taylor Robin
Never Satisfied is a vibrant fantasy webcomic about Lucy Marlowe, a non-binary magician’s apprentice, competing to represent their city – without using magic. Set in a world where magical ability means status, the comic explores identity, ambition, and how power is earned and perceived.
The cast is notably diverse, with characters of varying races, genders, and body types. Creator Taylor Robin draws rich emotional nuance from rivalries and friendships alike. The comic has been on hiatus for a couple of years, but Robin has since released a new graphic novel, Hunger’s Bite, that came out in February 2025.
4 – Spread Your Wings by Wendy Martin
Spread Your Wings is a gentle, character-driven webcomic about Lani, a shy teen who hides the wings on her back to avoid standing out. When a classmate discovers her secret, Lani begins to confront her fears and embrace her identity. The story blends subtle fantasy with familiar high school dynamics to explore themes of self-acceptance and difference.
The completed comic is available on Tapas, but creator Wendy Martin continues to create new work. Her popular series Castle Swimmer is available on Webtoon, and the second print volume was released on June 3, 2025.
5 – Assigned Male by Sophie Labelle
Assigned Male is a long-running webcomic that initially followed Stephie, an 11-year-old trans girl navigating school, family, and friendships. With humor and insight, the comic addresses issues of gender identity, neurodivergence, and the challenges of growing up trans in a cisnormative world. Sophie Labelle, a Canadian cartoonist and activist, began the series in 2014. In more recent years it has blended slice-of-life storytelling with educational moments and commentary on current events, aiming to provide representation and support for trans and gender-nonconforming youth.
The series is ongoing and available in English and French. Labelle also publishes print collections, including The Best of Assigned Male, and has expanded her work with prose novels like Wish Upon a Satellite.
6 – On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden
On a Sunbeam is a sweeping sci-fi graphic novel that intertwines two narratives: Mia, a young woman aboard a crew restoring ancient space structures, and her past at an all-girls boarding school where she fell in love with Grace. The story explores themes of love, loss, and identity within a universe where gender is diverse and queerness is normalized.
Tillie Walden‘s artwork is minimalist yet expressive, utilizing a limited color palette to distinguish between timelines. The novel has received critical acclaim for its world-building and emotional depth, winning the 2018 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Graphic Novels and being nominated for a 2019 Hugo Award. The story was originally serialized online as a webcomic from 2016 to 2017 and is still available to read for free.
