Star Wars defends LGBT comic over accusations of making franchise political

Star Wars defends LGBT comic over accusations of making franchise political (Mike Bedigan/PA)

Star Wars has defended a special comic book cover to celebrate US LGBT Pride Month after it was accused of making the franchise “political”.

The cover for Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #24, created by artist Jan Bazaldua, features two female characters, T’onga and Losha, who are partners.