In modern-day libraries, comics are redrawing the contours of love with more accuracy and openness. With an inclusive stroke of the pen, they narrate romances without prohibitions or barriers and multiply romantic scenarios. In these contemporary fairy tales, it no longer takes a man and a woman to form a couple. On the boards of these comics, love takes on a delicious rainbow hue. These picture books erase the heterosexuality of the setting and give another reading to “I love you”. These 7 comics that depict LGBT+ couples have their place in your hands. They will erase the prejudices from your head and you will love reading through them!
“The approved adventures of Paul & Tom”
Through this comic, we enter into intimacy of Paul and Tom, a particularly endearing homosexual couple. We are part of the walls and we witness their daily life, which is rather lively. Of their little ones frictions around the table, existential questions at the edge of the bed passing by the beautiful declarationswe quickly recognize ourselves in them and it doesn’t take long for us to identify with this couple.
The clichés would have one play the woman and the other the man, but the author remains correct and is content to transcribe reality as it is. Far from drawing a caricature portraitthis comic compiles the crispiest moments and the dullest banalities of this gay couple. With his minimalist touch and his caustic tone, the author shows us behind the scenes, what everyone imagines “roughly”, but which no one manages to see correctly. This comic book which promotes LGBT+ couples is refreshing !
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“Blue is a warm color”
Among the comics that point the pencil at LGBT+ couples, this one will definitely talk to you. It was she who inspired Abdellatif Kechiche to make the basis of the film “La Vie d’Adèle”. If you have seen this hit film, you certainly know the main points. But it is not completely faithful to the initial story. The comic tells the story of Clémentine, a 15-year-old teenager, in full search of herself.
When she comes across the enigmatic Emmaa young woman with blue hairshe is taken from disturbing feelings never experienced before. But despite this obvious attraction, she forces herself to go out with boys so as not to be looked at by others. As Emma begins to invade her heart, she finally gives in to this idyll and taste happiness, true happiness. In the comics, the lucky lady, Emma, discovers Clémentine's most secret thoughts by leafing through her diarywhich she left to him upon her death.
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« Girlfriends »
In a pink tinted kawaii styleauthor Sara Soler gets naked and puts her story down on paper. When the love of his life tells him that he feels more “she” than “he”she falls from a height. But instead of cowardly fleeing and turning her heart over, she decides to stay andaccept this turnaround. She must rethink this relationship, question oneself and above all understand the view of otherssometimes stunned, sometimes hostile.
Sara and Diana manage to find this precious balance and find their feet in this new dynamic. There signature candide of the author makes the subject less heavy and provides a little touch of pep to the story. This comic book which restores the image of LGBT+ couples is a visual pleasure and essential reading.
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« Heartstopper »
You certainly have saw this title in your Netflix catalog or according to an article labeled “the current series not to be missed”. But before appearing on the small screen, “Heartstopper” saw the light of day behind a cover, on a tangible medium. This black and white comic strip shines with its softness.
It revolves around two high school students, Charlie, openly gay, shy and reserved et Nick and popular and charismatic rugby player which makes girls' heads turn. The two boys with opposite temperaments tie up a friendship which soon turns into a stronger feeling and uncontrollable. Through moments of tenderness, doubt and excitement, Nick little by little accepts his own bisexuality et consume this love that he had never considered. With its style that is both sober and immersive, this comic divinely honors LGBT+ couples.
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“The flavor of spring”
This comic takes place behind the scenes of a family bakery. Ari, the owner's son, does not intend to replace his father in the kitchen. He uses his hands not to knead dough, but to strumming guitars and delight the ears. He also plans to leave the family nest as quickly as possible to reach a big city and flourish in your art. However, before taking flight it must do a favor for his father and he find a new recruitif not not wanting to take on this position.
He then improvises himself as HR and goes through all the applications. During these interviews which he hopes to close as quickly as possible, Ari meets Hector, a young man who swears by cooking. He's the ideal candidate and perhaps the dream boyfriend… Ari takes a liking to this daily life in his company and starts to review your future plans. A sketched idyll that can be devoured in one go!
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“The Girl in the Screen”
This comic book which has the attention to detail restores the nobility of LGBT+ couples. Through an expressive, meticulous and tender style, she traces the journey of two women, located 7,000 km away from each other. knollshe lives in France. She spends her time blacken the pages of your drawing book. She wants to become illustrator. While browsing the web for inspiration, she came across the remarkable work by Marleya photographer based in Montréal.
Her creative mind in turmoil, she sends him an email in the hope of hearing back. Marley, she has hung up his phone to devote himself to another, less exciting way of life: a food job, a Quebecois lover… When the two young women come into contact, alchemy arises spontaneously. This epistolary romance 2.0 totally unpredictable and indescribably beautiful.
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“My Breakups with Laura Dean”
This teenage romance is out of the ordinary and explores other horizons. The heroine on the front of the boards is named Freddy. Elle falls for Laura Dean, the badass girl from high schoolas desirable as it is elusive. Freddy is so blinded by love that she doesn't even notice that Laura abuses and manipulates her. The protagonist, caught in a love addictionkeeps getting his heart trampled on by this girl, who is a red flag alone.
She ends up forgetting her most precious friendships. However, it is one of her dear friends who will make her become aware of this dangerous sentimental game. Unlike other comics which represent healthy and complicit LGBT+ couples, this one reveals a another, darker side.
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These comic books prove that straight couples aren't the only ones who fit into boxes. These comics glorifying LGBT+ couples teach beautiful lessons in tolerance along the way.
