John --

Today is National Coming Out Day, a celebration of LGBTQ+ visibility — an opportunity for us to pay tribute to those who have come out before us and to rally support behind those who have not.

This year, in honor of this special day, we are so excited to share the It Gets Better Project’s latest collaboration with Archie Comics — the comic series #ABetterUniverse.

We know there’s no one way to come out, so our friends at Archie Comics have created five touching "coming out" scenarios. In each of these comics, young people are doing the right thing by fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for their LGBTQ+ friends. We hope this series inspires people to create the inclusive universe they want to live in.

Visit ItGetsBetter.org to experience the entire series (there's a preview below) as well as some additional video stories and resources we’ve curated for you. Whether you’re out and proud or still waiting to share your story, we’re here for you, and we hope you find the inspiration or hope you need this National Coming Out Day.

Enjoy!

Brett Peters
Director of Media and Strategic Partnerships
It Gets Better Project

P.S. Learn more about the It Gets Better Project. If you would like to support our mission to continue to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe, please make a donation here.