2012 was a big year for GLBT comic book characters. X-Man Northstar got married. New Mutant Karma became the star of a major storyline. The Buffyverse welcomed Billy the Vampire Slayer. Batwoman kept kicking butt and teamed up with Wonder Woman. Green Lantern Alan Scott is gay on a reborn Earth 2. Archie Comics star Kevin Keller met George Takei.
The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their portrayal of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
Here are the GLAAD Media Award Nominees for Outstanding Comic Book:
Astonishing X-Men by Marjorie Liu (Marvel)
Batwoman by W. Haden Blackman and J.H. Williams III (DC)
Kevin Keller by Dan Parent (Archie)
Earth 2 by James Robinson (DC)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Andrew Chambliss, Jane Espensen, Drew Z. Greenberg and Scott Allie (Dark Horse)
Congratulations to all the nominees!
By Editor