In the predominantly hetero-male world of on and offline gaming, sci-fi and fantasy, the homosexual gaming and sci-fi enthusiast has often been left to feel ostracized, isolated and even, particularly through the lawless, anonymous world of the internet, victimized by homophobia. iGaymer.com has launched by harnessing the power of social networking to become a safe online haven for both LGBT and LGBT-friendly gamers and geeks to get together, talk, laugh, and interact in a friendly, bigotry-free environment. iGaymer.com allows users to sign up for free individual profiles where they can upload pictures, write personal bios, list personal preferences and connect with other members. iGaymer.com also has an active forum covering topics such as SciFi, comics, anime, and gaming systems ranging  [Continue reading...]

"Jayson" creator Jeff Krell will be onhand at A Different Light bookstore in West Hollywood on Friday, August 29th, signing copies of his new book, Jayson Goes to Hollywood. Jayson: Best of the 80s and Jayson: Best of the 90s collected classic installments of the Jayson strips, but this third volume is an all-new, 96 page Jayson story. From the A Different Light website: Jayson takes on Tinseltown in this brand-new adventure! Can Jayson and Arena track down Ed before Arena's sister lays claim to his sperm? Or will a close encounter with megastar Kevlar DuPont put a royal kink in their plan? Meanwhile back in Philadelphia, Bertha gets the shock of her life on the set of Robyn's latest film. For more information about the signing and other events at A  [Continue reading...]

On Saturday, August 2, Ivan Velez, Jr. (Tales of the Closet, Ghost Rider) and Planet Bronx Productions hosted “Sticky Pages 3: Oso Oro”, a unique and innovative multimedia event, part social gathering, part performance and part art class at the GLBT Community Center in Manhattan. The free event, open to anyone 18 and over, was the biggest “Sticky Pages” event yet, offering a comfortable space for people of different cultures to get together, as an alternative to the bar scene. According to organizer, Ivan Velez, “This is an experiment, an attempt to create a new format of social event that will bring together artists, cartoonists and pop culture enthusiasts to celebrate gay, bear, and global culture." Why "Oso Oro", which focuses on getting bears together with the  [Continue reading...]

Planet Bronx Productions—a new publishing imprint and social network that specializes in inclusion of different cultures and mythologies with an urban twist—is holding the third event in their "Sticky Pages" series. Sticky Pages 3: Oso Oro will take place on Saturday, August 2nd at the GLBT Community Center at 208 W. 13th St. in New York City from 8-11pm. The free event, which is open to anyone 18 and over, will center around figure drawing from live models—from bears to musclebears to cubs to Amazons. Some notable artists such as Phil Jimenez, Robert Walker and Jennifer Camper have signed up to be on hand to showcase their skills, but no previous art experience is needed to participate. Art supplies and snacks will be provided free of charge, and the event will also feature music,  [Continue reading...]

Brian Andersen of So Super Duper has made Prism Comics' "Emerging LGBT Voices" panel available here on YouTube. The panel, held on Saturday morning at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con International featured Andersen along with Tommy Roddy (Pride High), Mari Morimoto (Naruto), Joveth Gonzalez (Pink Kryptonite), and Ariel Schrag (Awkward and Definition) and was moderated by Prism's own Charles "Zan" Christensen (Mark of Aeacus). The panelists shared their personal stories of working within the comics world while attempting to develop their own voices and carve out a niche for themselves and other LGBT creators. Prism Comics created the panel as part of its ongoing efforts to promote emerging LGBT talent within the comics  [Continue reading...]

True Non-Believers Unite! This is David again, bringing you my Comic-Con report for Saturday at the San Diego Comic-Con International which was ground zero for anyone and everyone who loves comics! Even Plastic Man, who somehow strode above it all (as realized by one of the amazing guys at surgeofpower.org). I have to say it was truly a fun day--which is surprising for me to say as I'm usually stressed out by the Saturday crowds. But it seems the Con purposefully limited the numbers of tickets they sold to concentrate on making it the best experience for the people who did buy tickets early enough. Although...I did nearly get trampled by salivating straight guys when a phalanx of slave girl Princesess Leia's draped themselves over Jabba the Hut... and when Red Arrow appeared  [Continue reading...]

As promised, Possums, Part II of my Saturday Comic-Con report. First, an amazing costume of The Question aka Renee Montoya. She was at the "Gays in Comics" panel, which I'll detail below, posing a Question to the panel. Very cool. I saw other amazing costumes/transformations at the CON, as well. I don't know what characters these are, but they're Christian Sirano-level fierce. Here's the Prism Events Chair, Ted Abenheim, pulling off The Escapist. Great work at the Con this year, Ted! You went above and well-beyond. I was also happy to see Eric Shanower, the phenomenally talented creator of the literally epic "Age of Bronze" series. Plus I saw the always generous Bob Schreck at the DC Comics "city". Here's one of the funniest things I saw at the Con: if you wanted an  [Continue reading...]

Howdy, folks! This is David from Prism with his San Diego Comic-Con report for Thursday, July 24. I'm so thankful to be here, my first time in two years. Almost didn't make it. Due to freaky thunderstorms on the East Coast, we got stuck in the airport for eight hours but luckily our flight was not cancelled and we made it...in the middle of the morning. Dragged ourselves to the convention for an amazing day. The big news of the day for Prism was our first panel, with an amazing and emotional discussion powered by the likes of Perry Moore, Judd Winick, Gail Simone, Marc Andreyko and Bob Schreck. They discussed the past, present, and future of the portrayals of LGBT characters in comics. Our very own Patty Jeres, the skillful and astute moderator of the panel, wondered out loud when  [Continue reading...]

SAN DIEGO, CA – Thursday, July 24 – Comics legend Stan Lee has signed a deal with acclaimed novelist Perry Moore, author of the award-winning gay superhero novel Hero. The two creators announced their new business partnership today at the Comic-Con International: San Diego panel “LGBT Portrayals in Comics.” Lee appeared as a surprise guest at the panel, sponsored by Prism Comics, a nonprofit organization that promotes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) creators and comics content. Lee praised Moore’s Hero, calling the book’s young gay protagonist “a one-of-a-kind hero for the future.” The standing-room audience for the already-well-in-progress panel leapt to its feet and exploded in applause as Lee entered the room, made his way to the dais  [Continue reading...]

Pink Kryptonite and Prism Comics will be co-hosting the official evening LGBT geek meet up on Saturday night at 10:00PM at Flicks! Come and mingle with both creators and fans! Who: Prism, PK and anyone else who's into all things Comic-Con! What: A social gathering! When: Saturday, July 26th @ 10:00PM Where: Flicks in San Diego! 1017 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 (take a cab!) Wrangle your friends and meet up with Pink Kryptonite and Prism on Saturday night! Jonostarsmore and Sgt. Sausagepants will be on hand as representatives of PK as well as members of Prism Comics.   [Continue reading...]