Summary

• Dead by Daylight #4 reveals Susie from the Legion is queer, making her the franchise's first LGBTQ+ killer.
• The franchise's first queer character was survivor David King, however it's only now that the killer side catches up.
• Fans hope for further inclusivity in the franchise, expecting more LGBTQ+ characters in the future.

Warning: spoilers ahead for Dead by Daylight #4!Dead by Daylight's first-ever LGBTQ+ killer has officially been revealed. Since Dead by Daylight developer BHVR Interactive announced its initiative to begin expanding the characters' backgrounds and be more LGBTQ+ inclusive, fans have been curious when significant changes would occur. After all, the franchise's first confirmed queer character arrived nearly two years ago, and there had been no word since. Now, a longtime fan-favorite killer has been confirmed as queer.

In Dead by Daylight #4 by Nadia Shammas and Dillon Snook, Susie takes the spotlight for the final chapter in the Legion's bloody origin. Similar to the issues that came before it, the comic begins with a dream as Susie imagines herself violently murdering her father after years of abuse. However, when she sees a masked version of herself chase after her, she runs to the garage and comes face-to-face with Julie. The two kiss and embrace as Susie runs to her for protection.

The moment establishes Susie's romantic feelings towards to Julie and takes a huge stride by confirming another character in Dead by Daylight's massive multiverse is queer - this time, one of the game's beloved killers.

Dead by Daylight Confirms the Legion's Susie Is Queer

Susie Follows David King as the Franchise Increases Its Inclusivity

While Dead by Daylight's first LGBTQ+ character David King was a great first step, fans had grown frustrated at the seemingly glacial pace of the franchise's approach to introducing wider inclusivity. However, the comic series has done a fantastic job of taking its time and exploring Susie's sexuality as part of uncovering her origins. Broaching her feelings first in a dream also gives fans the experience of being alongside Susie as she acknowledges her own identity and desires.

As Dead by Daylight continues to be a blockbuster success, there's undoubtedly more on the horizon to give everyone a chance to see themselves in the game.

Dead by Daylight's LGBTQ+ Fans Deserve Representation

BHVR Interactive Needs to Follow Susie with Further Inclusivity & Diversity

Dead by Daylight has a large queer fanbase, and developer BHVR Interactive has been vocal about its for LGBTQ+ causes and issues, with the game hosting in-game items and charity matches in celebration of Pride, and BHVR Interactive fundraising for the Trevor Project and making direct donations to Project10. Now, this allyship is represented even more in the franchise's world, and there's reason to believe this is only the beginning, with fans theorizing that Sable Ward, the newest survivor in the All Things Wicked chapter, will be revealed as a queer hero. As the game continues to be a blockbuster success, there's undoubtedly more on the horizon to give everyone a chance to see themselves in the game.

While Dead by Daylight's first foray into comics may be over, this doesn't mean efforts will stop at just two LGBTQ+ characters on either the survivor or killer side. As the game continues to grow, the lore of fan-favorites will continue to expand, revealing new facets that develop them into three-dimensional characters. Of course, it has to start somewhere, and with David King and Susie from the Legion, Dead by Daylight has now officially debuted its first LGBTQ+ killer and survivor.

Dead by Daylight #4 is available now from Titan Comics!