Pop culture guru David Ferguson dives deep into the world of graphic novels to find some queer gems for you to check out this year.
Every so often, I like to give you a bunch of graphic novel recommendations. I have done a piece on the shop before, but I must call out Little Deer Comics for making me aware of a lot of these, particularly the European ones. So be sure to check the store’s LGBTQ+ section for more suggestions on what to read. Anyway, here are some amazing queer graphic novels I have read over the last year, with a couple of short comics suggestions too.
The Oddly Pedestrian Life Of Christopher Chaos Vol. 1 (2023)
From an idea by James Tynion IV. Written by Tate Brombal. Art by Isaac Goodhart
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I covered a bunch of James Tynion IV, and this is one of his ideas. Fellow queer creator Tate Brombal is the series writer. The genre is a supernatural horror mystery, and the story focuses on Christopher Chaos, a teenage mad scientist who teams up with unlikely allies to investigate the murder of his classmate and crush. If you like this volume, two and three are also available.
Constellations (2023)
Created by Kate Glasheen
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This graphic novel follows Claire, a queer teen living in Troy, New York, in the 1980s, as they struggle with the constant questioning of their gender identity, alcohol addiction, and harassment from peers. Despite being a period piece, this is (sadly) a timely story.
All Princesses Die Before Dawn (2024)
Created by Quentin Zuttion
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European art just looks different, and French artist Quentin Zuttion is a fine example. I picked up this series based on the strength of the art. Three love stories, from budding desire to fading passion, play out within one family on a late summer’s day, a day that will change all their lives forever. The parents’ marriage, the elder sister’s teenage angst and a young boy finding himself. The story does live up to the art.
Spent: A Comic Novel (2025)
Created by Alison Bechdel
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Known for her diary comics, Fun Home (2006), Are You My Mother? (2012) and The Secret To Superhuman Strength (2021), Alison Bechdel returns with more fictionalised versions of herself. A cartoonist named Alison Bechdel is running a pygmy goat sanctuary in Vermont, and is existentially irked by a climate-challenged world and a citizenry on the brink of civil war. Can she pull humanity out of its death spiral by writing a scathingly self-critical memoir about her own greed and privilege? The book revisits areas she has visited before, such as the hell that is writing a book. Very funny and very topical.
Bibi (2025)
Created by Pa-Luis
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Bibi is about a non-binary kid who struggles to get their parents to understand who they are. They repeatedly tell their mom their new name and pronouns, but she doesn’t understand what they’re asking for and dismisses it. Bibi’s two best friends understand and support them, but their family are about to move to Germany, which they fear would tear them apart forever. This book has beautifully atmospheric art.
Kinky Robot (2025)
Created by Jan Blum
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A short comic from German creator Jan Blum, this is one of those fun, silly comics that I love. A robot living in a shared flat in East London goes on a journey to discover sexual fulfilment with the help of its flatmates. A story both naughty and wholesome.
Hello Sunshine (2025)
Created by Yeezy Young
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A boy named Noah comes home from bible camp to find that his secret boyfriend, Alex Lombardi, is missing after a severe mental breakdown. He teams up with his boyfriend’s brother and some of his friends to find him. I don’t know how I discovered Keezy Young, but the cover of this book instantly had me sold. The creator has dealt with mental health issues herself, and was sensitive to how people with mental health issues are treated in horror. She does a great job with this, and it is very hard to believe that this is her first graphic novel. Probably my favourite book of 2025.
Angelica and the Bear Prince (2025)
Created by Trung Le Nguyen
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Trung Le Nguyen previously wowed the world with his wonderful graphic novel, The Magic Fish (2020), so I was looking forward to this one. Once again, he uses a fairytale to help tell a real-life story. That could have come across as repetitive, but the story is quite different, so it feels like something fresh.
Gaysians (2025)
Created by Mike Curato
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I first discovered Mike Curato’s work when compiling my piece on the most challenged LGBTQ+ books for 2024 with his book Flamer making the list. Gaysians follows four gay Asians in Seattle during the early 2000s. When young protagonist AJ arrives in Seattle, naïve and eager for a new, gay life, he has no friends, no job and no money. On his first night, a chance spilt drink unites him with a new group of friends, also of Asian descent. There’s K, the ethereal drag queen, activist, matriarch; John, the introverted gaymer who doesn’t feel seen in real life; reckless Steven, who wields his good looks to secure validation via sex; and Tai and Eddie, the “perfect” Chinese-American couple. Together, this “Boy Luck Club” helps AJ navigate his new semi-fabulous life, with its equal trials and unbridled joys. Of course, as the author himself points out, this isn’t every queer Asian’s story, but it does highlight some of them.
Baby Bear: I Am Glad I Am Homosexual (Mostly) (2025)
Created by Luke Healy
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I have discussed my Luke Healy fandom before and I am really looking forward to his next graphic novel, Dogs On Dates (2026). This short comic appeared out of nowhere and was a wonderful surprise. It’s another autobiographical story about being lonely before lockdown and how lockdown impacted his mental health. Despite the heavy subject, this is a funny comic. If you want more funny short comics, check out his Celebrity Comics on his Instagram. Each one is a silly fictionalised account of meeting a celebrity.
This concludes the list of queer graphic novels you should check out pronto. Did we miss any good titles?
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