Matt Kamen, Author at Queer Forty

Comics Corner: The historic importance of Gay Comix, Part 4

November 10, 2022November 8, 2022 Matt Kamen 11 min read

Flash back to November 1983, and the wider queer community is being savaged by the spread of HIV/AIDS. No wonder,

September 26, 2022October 3, 2022 Matt Kamen 12 min read

Fandoms and communities are rarely singular monoliths of thought – just dive into any online forum for any given subject,

This week, we return to the archives for another examination of the historically important Gay Comix. This time, we’re turning

August 29, 2022August 31, 2022 Matt Kamen 10 min read

For this week’s Comics Corner, we’re taking a look back at one of the most important comics in LGBTQ+ history,

July 18, 2022October 3, 2022 Matt Kamen 7 min read

Gentleman thieves are gay, get over it! The “gentleman thief” is a classic archetype in literature – highly skilled, charming,

July 7, 2022October 3, 2022 Matt Kamen 15 min read

Although representation of queer people in comics has improved in recent years, there’s still often something missing from the lives

March 23, 2021October 3, 2022 Matt Kamen 9 min read

The comics publishing world has recently seen a welcome cavalcade of queer developments, and we’re excited. At Marvel, the launch