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LGBT themes in American mainstream comics

Okay kiddo, so you know how people can love whoever they want, right? Some people love boys, some love girls, some love both, and some love people who don't identify as a boy or a girl at all. That's what we call being part of the LGBT community.

Well, did you know that sometimes these types of characters are in stories we read and watch? Even in comics! Comics are books with pictures that tell a story.

Sometimes, in American mainstream comics, you might have a character who is part of the LGBT community. They might have a boyfriend or girlfriend who is the same gender as them, or they might not identify as a boy or a girl at all.

This is important because these characters show us that love can happen between anyone, no matter what gender they are. And it also shows us that people who identify as LGBT are just like everyone else - they have feelings, they want love, and they have their own stories to tell.

But not everyone likes seeing these types of characters in comics. Some people think it's not okay to talk about love between people of the same gender or people who don't identify as a boy or a girl. But it is okay! And it's important to include all types of people and stories in comics so that everyone can see themselves in the books they read and the shows they watch.

So, that's what LGBT themes in American mainstream comics are all about. It's about showing diversity and inclusivity in our comics so that everyone feels welcome and represented.