The profile of queer comic book culture was raised when, according to this article, a “growing representation of artists, creators and characters in the genre and ’zines have served as an instrument to shift attitudes about the queer subculture.”

My comic book creator Dad, Nicola Cuti, hauled me out to San Diego for what must have been 10 consecutive Comic-Cons, sometimes working in a booth and other times watching him reunite with old friends from DC and Marvel.

According to the article, “the industry has seen a significant rise in the availability of GLBT-themed and authored comics. Numerous queer comic book artists create books, strips, collections and graphic novels available through mainstream and underground channels. Their representation of GLBTQ characters has also promoted awareness and acceptance in the mainstream comic world.”

The Gay and Lesbian Times article makes the case that last weekend’s Comic-Con offered something for everyone, something I can attest to. Even those who wouldn’t recognize Stan Lee if he stood behind them in the nacho line, and haven’t yet been scooped up in the force of the Dark Knight, can exit the Convention Center and walk five blocks to San Diego’s historic Old Town, where the margaritas pour freely and comic book legends of all stripes mix with fans and colleagues.