The 2019 Xena: Warrior Princess comic book continuation confirms Xena and Gabrielle's romance, satisfying long-time fans of the franchise. The comic casually integrates Gabrielle-Xena romance theory into canon, marking a milestone for the series, and making it clear that their romance has been a vital part of their dynamic for some time, even if the TV series wasn't able to make it over. The Xena comic series highlights the sustainable, nurturing romance between Xena and Gabrielle; more than just finally validating years of speculation, it makes them into a positive depiction of queer romance.

A long overdue kiss finally confirmed the queer love story at the heart of Xena: Warrior Princess. Over six seasons, many of the hit show's viewers came to consider the the dynamic between Xena and Gabrielle to be romantic. This was never made official onscreen – but a comic book continuation of the series made the subtext of their romance overt,...