On the occasion of the Pride Month, the editors of the Last Tavern invite you to familiarize yourself with our favorite LGBT + characters and plots in fantasy. Maybe something will inspire you to reach for a previously unknown title or to return to a long-unread comic book or series.
Jack Harkness – Doktor Who
Doctor Who is an example of a series that has been teaching us tolerance in the broad sense for years, and its creators easily weave well-written and extremely interesting LGBT + characters into the plot. Most of them are perfect examples of how fantasy can tackle such difficult topics without losing the fun of the BBC series.
Jack Harkness, who appeared in the Ninth era, became by far the most popular queer character. The captain appeared in many later episodes, as well as in the spin-off – Torchwood. Jack is a typical action hero, extremely charming and full of personal charm. He is the first openly pansexual character in the series, thanks to which we observe his intimate relationships with men and women throughout the seasons, and his approach to other characters, especially the Doctor, should often be assessed as at least ambiguous. – Mateusz Michałek