October was a big month if you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a Marvel comic book character or fan. In comparison to October 2018 there is over a 40% increase of titles with LGBTQ characters and over a 50% increase in distinct, original LGBTQ+ characters.
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The debate was so heated that it spread far beyond the usual limits of Star Wars fanaticism. Longtime viewers, casual viewers, even people who had never seen a single movie—everyone was asking who shot first, even if they didn’t know why.
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Rachel Pollack brought the New Gods firmly into the 90s, and the run is more often decried than read. What could elicit such fear and disdain? What madness lies with gods who are flexible ideals.
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He was the man who never took off his mask, which made him perfect for any story that fans could dream up. Over the course of just a few summers, Boba Fett became a legend.
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Are the clone troopers perfect? No. In fact, I would venture to say that nothing in Star Wars is truly perfect (except for—and I cannot emphasize this enough—the beautiful, beautiful Ewan McGregor). But when it comes to wartime themes, a focus on the necessity of humanity is about as perfect as it gets.
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This story so clearly comes from the heart. It is made by people who love Star Wars, for people who love Star Wars. It answers questions, explores ideas, and builds up a version of Anakin Skywalker that is worth the fall.
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Gail Simone! Nancy Collins! Robert Hack! Emma Beeby! Mirka Andolfo! Swords of Sorrow had everybody on everybody, a crossover for the ages! Red Sonja! Kato! Lady Rawhide! Bad Kitty! Dejah Thoris!
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John Byrne brought us new stories of the original X-Men for over twenty issues of not nostalgia but newness and tribute. Canceled early, always experimental, and ripe for reconsideration: X-Men: Hidden Years!
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The story of Michael Myers has been around for over 40 years…and it’s still going strong!
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For over three decades, Freddy has been invading dreams and scaring the world!
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All comics are engagements with communities, some comics are targeting demographics, and sometimes Trina Robbins, John Byrne, Amamiya Sae or Malcolm Shaw can just open up your entire heart and make you happy cry.
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Missed opportunities in Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC Universe: Decisions, Infinity War, Dark Knight 3: The Master Race, and Marvel 2099.
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