Representation is important, especially in media. I think that is a fact that everyone can agree on. As a queer man, I want to see stories that are representative of me and my identity or those from my community. It’s for this reason alone that I was drawn so intensely to Heartstopper when I binged the first and second seasons last
Read MoreOh, young love. We all remember what that was like, right? The unbelievable, overwhelming feeling of being head over heels for someone swept up in the cascade of kisses, giggles, and lack of a proper understanding of how complicated love can be. That invincible feeling that nothing will ever come in the way of you and your partner and the incomparable
Read MoreHappy Pride month! To celebrate all our favorite queer stories in comics, we’ve put together a giant LGBTQ+ reading recommendations guide just for you! These comics cover community picks, creator spotlights, popular recommendations & critical darlings. We’ve got everything from superhero books to indie gems to webcomics. Enjoy reading! Make sure to also check the “Additional Resources” section at the end
Read MoreHappy Pride Month dear readers! It’s that time of year to celebrate everything Queer! Over here at The Cosmic Circus, we’re excited to share in the celebration with a very special podcast featuring some of our Queer contributors to the site, highlighting some of the LGBTQ+ media they’ve consumed since last Pride! Join host Brian Kitson and fellow writers Cameron Brook
Read MoreHeartstopper is a recent addiction of mine and one that has changed my life in ways I can never fully explain. I had missed out on the craze when the first season released on Netflix, and it wasn’t until just a bit after the second season dropped before I got to it. I suppose I have the Cosmic Circle podcast to
Read MoreHeartstopper has been one of those series that has completely taken over my life, in one of the most brilliant ways. I was late to the series, not watching a single episode until after the second season dropped on Netflix. However, in preparation for The Cosmic Circle’s recent LGBTQ+ podcast episode, I decided I better check it out and my life
Read MoreAs anyone can attest, representation of any kind is important in the media that we consume. With the makeup of our population being so diverse, between ethnicities, skin colors, genders, and sexualities, the characters and stories we see on screen and in books should represent that as well. While there’s still a ton of work to be done for proper visibility
Read MoreSeason 2 of Heartstopper is finally here! Returning as the main characters are Joe Locke, who will be making his MCU debut in Agatha: Coven of Chaos, as Charlie Spring, and Kit Conner as Nick Nelson. While last season covered their budding romance in volumes 1-2 of the graphic novel by Alice Oseman, this season covers their established relationship in volume
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