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10 classic cartoon characters who’ve come out as LGBTQ

I look at classic cartoon characters who’ve come out as LGBTQ in recent years, from Velma Dinkley (“Scooby-Doo”) to Nigel Ratburn (“Arthur”).

Elon Musk posted a tweet grumbling about non-white versions of older cartoon characters. I look at why we’re seeing more diverse versions.

DC Comics is bringing back the classic longtime “DC bullet” logo, replacing the series of logos it’s had since 2005.

ICv2 has released its 2023 comic sales report. Overall, sales are down from last year, reflecting post-pandemic-peak changes in spending.

A list of comics and animated cartoons featuring people of color in the Olympics, from “Cyberchase” to “Futurama.”

A look at some noteworthy asexual characters in cartoons, from DC Comics’ Connor Hawke to Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants.

A look at some noteworthy transgender characters in cartoons, from Rachel Bighead (“Rocko’s Modern Life”) to Aunt Roz (“AJ & Magnus”).

I look at the top 10 Disney franchises (in terms of revenue), from Mickey Mouse to “Star Wars” to “The Lion King.”

Comic retailer Brian Hibbs has released his 2023 look at book channel graphic novel sales. Sales are strong, if slightly down from last year.

A look at media of interest coming out in April 2024, including animated films “Wish” and “Migration” hitting streaming services.