LGBTQIA+ - Fiction - Graphic Novels - Christchurch City Libraries
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These graphic novels all focus on or feature diverse characters from the rainbow community, and cover a range of genres. Whether you like fantasy, slice-of-life, romances (be they sweet or spicy), or true stories, there's a beautifully illustrated story to dive into. We use the hashtag #OwnVoices when the race/ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation of the creator is the same as the main character. A Christchurch City Libraries list.
Coyote avoids getting too involved with humans in a desperate attempt to conceal that he's a werewolf. Marleen, a pianist at Coyote's favourite bar, foils these plans when he makes Coyote an offer he can't refuse. A very spicy and erotic…
A hot and steamy, immensely popular yuri (lesbian) manga that blends humour and forbidden desire. Yuzu, a 'girly-girl' who is always in trouble for her dyed hair and modified uniform, meets Mei, the icy Student council president. And, it…
A gentle and sweet slice-of-life story about growing up and navigating high school relationships. Fumi and Akira are old childhood friends who reunite when starting high-school. Fumi is nursing a broken heart since her girlfriend left to…
This two-part series is a light-hearted and gentle exploration of themes like sexuality, prejudice, and what it means to be family. Created by award-winning Manga artist Gengoroh Tagame (one of few openly gay manga artists), the story…
A two volume yaoi (gay) manga series that follows Akihiko on his journey back to his family's ancestral home, trying to break a curse on the men in his family that causes them to die young. Akihiko's is not alone– his cousin Ren and…
A sweet and insightful slice-of-life manga about two transgender children as they grow up. Shuichi, a boy who identifies as a girl, and Yoshino, a girl who identifies as a boy, strike up a friendship and find comfort in each other's…
A seamless blend of Victorian supernatural steampunk, romance, humour, and- warning- mildly erotic graphics. Entertaining and amusing, this steampunk favourite features humans, vampires, werewolves and more. There is solid world-building…
If you are a fan of a slow burn romance, Ballroom and Latin Dance, then 10 Dance is your dream Manga! 10 Dance tells the story of two men, once former rivals, who develop an intimate partnership, sharing a love of dance and sport together.…
If you like danger, bad-ass women, paranormal creatures, and a good ol' adventure story, this series is a must read! Rat Queens is like a cross between Buffy the Vampire slayer and a Dungeons and Dragons game. This series follows a group…
A great addition to the DC universe is Katherine 'Kate' Kane, a.k.a. Batwoman– one of DC's most high profile lesbian characters. A great one for fans of grungy superhero comics like Batman and Daredevil, Batwoman takes on the criminal…
A fantastic dystopian sci fi set in the near future, where women who fail to meet the brutal societal standards of the patriarchy are shipped off to a faraway planet to be imprisoned. Being too fat, outspoken, or trans can land you a one…
A fabulously feminist anthology of alternative and quirky short stories, including the award-winning 'Radishes' and 'Diana's Electric Tongue'. Their are radish clones, robotic boyfriends, fantasy markets and much more hilarious weirdness…
An intricate and exciting story about family, diversity, and acceptance, all within the backdrop of an intergalactic war. Alana and Marko, two soldiers from opposing alien races, are facing the trials of caring for their taboo daughter…
A great one for fans of Batman who want something a bit darker still! Midnighter is a superhero unafraid of killing the baddies, fighting alongside his team the Authorty– including his husband Apollo. One of DC's first and comics featuring…
A mash up of Saga meets Stranger Things, Paper Girls features a diverse group of delivery girls who are world saving sleuths by night as weird things start happening in their town. Set against the backdrop of 1988 Ohio, there are also some…
A great and colourful look into queer histories, this graphic non-fiction book explores how queer thought and LGBTQ history has progressed. The authors dive into a variety of different areas, including changes in gender politics and…
A classic comic made for fans of the abstract and bizarre, this series is not for the faint of heart. The psychedelic artwork is bright and full of life, and a far out plot– think aliens, voodoo, demons, divine beings, time travel and…
Dark eroticisms abound in this alluring and captivating lesbian horror from Emily Carrol. Its stark hauntingly beautiful imagery delights in its gore and horror as much as titillations. As much Angela Carter as Elizabeth Bathory for fans…
