With “Heartstopper,” Alice Oseman has created one of the most moving queer stories of the past few years — first as a webcomic, then as a graphic novel, and finally as a celebrated Netflix series. What begins as a gentle romance between British teens Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson grows into a multifaceted portrait of queer youth, navigating coming out, friendship, mental health, and the quest for self-acceptance.
What makes “Heartstopper” so special is its honest, warmhearted portrayal of queer experiences without sensational drama. This isn’t about pain as a plot device, but about hope, tenderness, and the small, real moments of everyday life. The series shows how meaningful it is to stay true to yourself — and how healing it can be to find people who truly see you.
“Heartstopper” celebrates the entire queer spectrum
Visually, “Heartstopper” also shines: drawn hearts, leaves, and sparks dance through the scenes, underscoring the characters’ emotions — a loving homage to the comic source material. The diverse cast naturally brings queer identities to the screen: whether lesbian, bi, trans, or nonbinary — “Heartstopper” celebrates the full spectrum.
In a media landscape that often burdens queer stories with tragedy, “Heartstopper” stands as a bright antidote. A series like a hug: gentle, honest, hopeful — and exactly what many queer youths (and adults) needed.
At Laurence King Publishing, the official “Heartstopper” calendar for 2026 has now arrived. The wall calendar guides you through the year with illustrations from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed graphic-novel series. The drawings depict moments from the lives of Charlie Spring, Nick Nelson, and other characters who have gained international renown not only through the books but also through the Netflix adaptation of the same name.
Beyond the monthly motifs, the calendar also includes the birthdays of the central figures — a detail that makes the calendar especially appealing to fans of the series. The choice of motifs stays closely aligned with the atmosphere of the comics and showcases Oseman’s unmistakable visual language — quiet, affectionate, and with a keen eye for the nuances of queer youth culture. (dd/pm)
