American Virgin (comics)

American Virgin
Cover to issue #1 of American Virgin (May 2006), art by Frank Quitely.
Publication information
PublisherVertigo (DC Comics)
ScheduleMonthly
FormatOngoing series
Publication dateMay 2006 – March 2008
No. of issues23
Main characterAdam Chamberlain
Creative team
Created bySteven T. Seagle
Becky Cloonan
Written bySteven T. Seagle
PencillerBecky Cloonan
Inker(s)Jim Rugg
Ryan Kelly
ColoristBrian Miller
EditorKaren Berger
Collected editions
HeadISBN 1-4012-1065-1
Going DownISBN 1-4012-1301-4
WetISBN 1-4012-1494-0
Around the WorldISBN 1-4012-1831-8

American Virgin is an American comic book series published by Vertigo Comics and written by Steven T. Seagle and illustrated by Becky Cloonan. The series launched on a monthly schedule in March 2006 and was canceled two years later. Seagle was able to finish his storyline.

The story follows the life of Adam, a teenager who is a born-again Christian preacher, as well as his struggle with issues of his sexuality and faith. Adam's near constant companion is a stepsister, Cyndi, who is sexually liberal.