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First Look: Marvel's LGBTQ Characters Showcased in Pride Preview

by Emell Adolphus

EDGE Media Network Contributor

Tuesday June 1, 2021
Originally published on May 29, 2021

In celebration of Pride Month, Marvel teases the release of "Voices: Pride #1," a special commemorative issue showcasing the comic's roster of LGBTQ characters.

As reported by Screen Rant, a new character and variant colors for the issue were also announced.

"Numerous superheroes in Marvel's character gallery are LGBTQIA+ characters and now they're being brought together into one comic celebrating them," reports Screen Rant. "This is the fourth special comic released this year. Marvel's Voices: Indigenous Voices, Marvel's Voices: Legacy #1, and Women of Marvel #1 have all come out already, celebrating Marvel's character diversity."

Marvel Comics favorites Mystique, Black Cat, Daken, and Iceman appear with a few little-known characters such as Northstar, Wiccan, and Hulking.

As per Screen Rant, "Creative teams have also been revealed for some included stories. There are fan-favorites like Nico Minoru and Karolina Dean, as well as lesser-known characters like Jessie Drake."

With fans urging Marvel to bring more LGBTQ representation to movie screens, this is another step in the right direction.

Check out the characters below: