The world was shocked this past June when a gunman entered the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida and killed 49 people and injured 53 others in the worst mass shooting in US history. In response to this shooting,Marc Andreyko, acomic book legend, sent out a message on Facebook asking artists of all types to contribute to a comic book anthology calledLove is Love. Today we have word that this comic will featureHarry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and Albus Dumbledore in never-before-seen artwork.
The New York Timesdebuted this drawing from the 148-page comic anthology which was drawn by DC artist and comic book iconJim Leewith a quote fromJ.K. Rowling’sHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, “Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.” Rowling previously confirmed that Albus Dumbledore is gay, with this illustration featuring Dumbledore and his friends standing united under a rainbow flag. The anthology comic will be released on December 28. This drawing with all of theseHarry Pottercharacters underneath the famous symbol of the LGBTQ community is important because it marks the first time that Dumbledore’s sexuality has been “clearly represented on paper”. And the quote was validated byJ.K. Rowlingherself.
IDW Publishing, with the support of DC Entertainment, will honor the victims of Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub tragedy by publishingLove Is Love, ananthology graphic novelcurated by writerMarc Andreyko(Batwoman,Wonder Woman ‘77). In the wake of this devastating event,Andreykoassembled a group of fellow comic book creators to contribute to the benefit project.Andreykoreceived an overwhelming response across the comic book community and beyond, with over 200 writers and artists lending their talents toLove Is Love, a collection of over 100 short graphic stories. All material has been donated by the writers, artists, and editors, with all proceeds going to victims, survivors, and their families via Equality Florida.
Love Is Lovewill debut in comic book shops and bookstores this December. The anthology graphic novel is a 144-page love letter to the LGBTQ community containing moving and heartfelt stories-some using iconic DC characters-from some of the greatest talent in comics, includingPhil Jimenez,Steve Sadowski,Paul Jenkins, Mike Carey, Matt Wagner, Marguerite Bennett, Aneke,Damon Lindelof,Patton Oswalt,Steven Orlando,Rafael Albuquerque,Jason Aaron,Jason Latour,James Asmus,Ming Doyle,James Tynion IV,Cecil Castellucci,Brandon Peterson,Jesus Saiz,Olivier Coipel,Leinil Yu,Elsa Charretier, and many more to be announced.
The contributors behindLove Is Lovehave banded together to send a powerful message through their art that they stand with the victims of this national tragedy. Help spread the love this December and become part of thishistoric comicsevent. Take a look at theHarry Potterartwork below.
