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Queen appears in outrageous gay superteam comic!

By The Editor
May 18, 2010 - 07:29

After controversially grabbing global headlines in November last year with their glamorous comic debut, the world’s first gay superteam are back for more action!  And Issue Two features none other than Her Majesty herself, the Queen – as a Buckingham Palace burglary sparks off Spandex’s latest adventure!

Issue two sees the Brighton-based gay-team head to Japan to recover the crown jewels and replace a fallen team-mate! There, they face the formidable swords of the Pink Ninjas, the terrifying Gayzilla, and they recruit Neon, the world’s first gay, fluorescent ninja!

Spandex creator Martin also promises possibly the most shocking scene ever shown in a gay superhero comic! “Things really kick off in issue two,” says Martin. “We really get to know the characters a lot more, and I’m going to be playing on the expectations of the readers. You will not believe what happens! I really want to explore aspects of sexuality and relationships in this comic. These guys’ adventures don’t finish at the bedroom door. This issue is mature and definitely not for kids – comics have finally grown up.”

Spandex is now being published as an ongoing comic title, with eventual book collections in the pipeline. “The original plan was to publish issue one, and then work on a bigger book,” says Martin, “but after global media attention, it was just too exciting to wait!” Spandex hit the headlines back in November – not just in the UK, but in Australia, Russia, America, Germany – all over the world – too.

Spandex comic #2 will be on sale from 22 May – launching at the Bristol Expo Comic Convention – and then will be available from the Spandex website, selected comic shops and via online download. Each reader will receive a special Pink Ninja badge (while stocks last!).

Tying in with this issue is ‘Japandex’, an online gallery of Japan - related artwork all with a Spandex twist –  provided by the UK’s best independent comic artists.

Spandex comic #2
On-sale 22 May

Last Updated: August 31, 2023 - 08:12