The Vault Pride Guide: The Best LGBTQ+ Comics to Read This June

Vault Team
Vault Team
The Vault Pride Guide: The Best LGBTQ+ Comics to Read This June

Pride Month is here, and we’re celebrating with a handpicked lineup of the boldest, brightest, and most unapologetically queer comics around! Craving epic quests? Or a swoon-worthy romance? How about stories that dig deep into what it means to be yourself? Vault's got you covered. Dive into our Pride Guide and grab your next obsession!

Godfell

By Chris Sebela, Ben Hennessy, Vittorio Astone, Triona Farrell, Jim Campbell

A god crashes from the heavens, and the world goes to war over the body. Zanzi Vuiline, a battle-hardened soldier just trying to get home, gets swept up in a wild pilgrimage with the enigmatic Neth. This is high fantasy with jaw-dropping art and queer heroes front and center.

Why it’s a Pride pick: Queer leads, epic fantasy, and a journey you won’t forget.

Sainted Love Vol. 1: A Time to Fight

By Steve Orlando, Giopota

Inventor Malcolm Irina and his boxer boyfriend John Wolf are on the run in 1907 New York—until a portal rips open and launches them through time. Their wild ride drops them into legendary moments of queer history, mixing romance, adventure, and LGBTQ+ heroics in every panel.

Why it’s a Pride pick: Queer love, time travel, and a story that’s as heartfelt as it is hot.

Money Shot

By Tim Seeley, Sarah Beattie, Rebekah Isaacs, Carlos Badilla Z, Crank!

Scientists boldly go where no one has gone before—for science, humanity, and a little extra cash. Physicist Dr. Christine Ocampo is on a mission to discover distant worlds, encounter exotic civilizations, seek out strange species, and, well, get busy with them. Space exploration is an expensive business, but science calls and porn pays.

Why it’s a Pride pick: Sex-positive, inclusive, and delightfully irreverent.

Heathen: The Complete Series

By Natasha Alterici, Ashley A. Woods, Morgan Martinez, Rachel Deering

Aydis, a lesbian Viking warrior exiled for loving another woman, is on a quest to end the reign of the god-king Odin. This powerful story smashes the patriarchy with swords, myth, and heart, celebrating queer resilience and love.

Why it’s a Pride pick: Fierce lesbian heroine and an epic Norse adventure.

Hollow Heart: The Complete Series

By Paul Allor, Paul Tucker

El, once human, is now a tormented being in a biosuit. When mechanic Mateo enters his life, the two forge a connection that could offer freedom—or heartbreak. This queer monster love story is about acceptance, sacrifice, and what it means to truly see someone.

Why it’s a Pride pick: An award-winning, beautifully told queer romance with a sci-fi twist.

Test: The Complete Series

By Chris Sebela, Rye Hickman, Harry Saxon, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Aleph Null, a nonbinary bodyhacker and tech addict, is searching for a mythical town promising a future that’s not yet possible. Test explores identity, liberation, and the courage it takes to break free from the labels society gives us.

Why it’s a Pride pick: Celebrates queer futures and nonbinary identities in a mind-bending sci-fi world.

Lilith Vol. 1

By Corin Howell, Warnia Sahadewa, Jim Campbell

Lilith, an immortal demon banished to Earth, finds herself navigating love, fashion, and feelings with her monster cat and a sweet bookstore owner named Penelope. This devilishly fun series is equal parts romance, adventure, and laughter.

Why it’s a Pride pick: Slow-burn sapphic romance, supernatural shenanigans, and charming humor.

Vagrant Queen Vol.1

By Magdalene Visaggio, Jason Smith, Harry Saxon, Zakk Saam

Eldaya was a child queen until an absurd revolution overthrew her dynasty. Now Elida is a smuggler, evading the farcical republic that wants her dead. When a frenemy claims to know where to find her long-lost mother, Elida stages a rescue.

Why it’s a Pride pick: Celebrates found family, resilience, and living authentically in a galaxy that wants you to hide who you are.

Submerged

By Vita Ayala, Lisa Sterle, Stelladia, Rachel Deering, Jen Bartel

As the biggest storm in history hits New York City, Elysia Puente's estranged brother calls from the subway, begging for help. As the floodwaters rise, Elysia descends deeper and deeper into a mysterious, haunting underground in search of Angel.

Why it’s a Pride pick: Centering a bisexual protagonist, this urban fantasy weaves LGBTQ+ identity into every layer of its haunting narrative.

Why Read LGBTQ+ Books During Pride Month?

Reading LGBTQ+ stories is a powerful way to celebrate Pride, support queer creators, and deepen your understanding of diverse experiences. Queer and LGBTQ+ experiences are core to who we are at Vault Comics. These books offer representation, inspiration, and a reminder that everyone deserves to see themselves as the hero of their own story.

Happy Pride, and happy reading!

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