From Midnighter to Sainted Love: Comic Book Writer Steve Orlando Breaks Boundaries

Comic book trailblazer Steve Orlando joins Q Con the Podcast for a deep dive into the power of queer storytelling! From redefining DC’s Midnighter to crafting bold narratives in Martian Manhunter and Scarlet Witch, Steve has built a career championing complex, unapologetically queer heroes. In this episode, we go all in on Midnighter—his impact, his queerness, and why he remains one of comics' most radical gay superheroes.

Plus, Steve takes us behind the scenes of his latest project, Sainted Love, a time-traveling, genre-smashing romance that bends reality and challenges what queer stories can be. Hit play for an inspiring conversation about pushing boundaries, honoring queer history, and making comics as wild and fearless as the people who love them.

Q Con 2025 is an LGBTQIA+ comic book and pop culture convention happening on May 3rd, 2025, at Fiesta Hall in Plummer Park, West Hollywood, CA. Get ready for a fun-filled day celebrating queer fandom with diverse exhibitors, incredible LGBTQIA+ artists and creators, engaging panels, and an epic cosplay contest!

Q Con the Podcast is hosted by Julian Jetson, produced by Chris Riley, and presented by Prism Comics Org—bringing you conversations with the queer voices shaping comics, pop culture, and beyond.