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Bard Wordsmith Nikki Dawes from the game Daggerheart: a Black femme who uses a wheelchair holds a pen with gold words shooting out of it
Geekery

‘Daggerheart’ Is a New, Even Queerer D&D From the Team Behind ‘Critical Role’

The new game Daggerheart is designed for explicit inclusion and metaphorical representation from the top to the bottom.

Rowan Zeoli July 1, 2025
Webcomics

Baopu #133: Every Goodbye Is Temporary

A departure can feel like any other day, but it marks a new beginning. Soon, it’s time to meet again.

Yao Xiao March 22, 2025 13 Comments
Reine #71: Fond Memories
Webcomics

Reine #71: Fond Memories

Thanks for reading the Reine comics series on Autostraddle, which concludes today!

Ren Strapp March 15, 2025 10 Comments
Webcomics

Baopu #132: How To Look at This World

How do we stay focused when looking is hard? Do we ever get better at what we do — to examine this world, everyday?

Yao Xiao February 22, 2025 1 Comment
Take Your Coat comic
Webcomics

Reine #70: Take Your Coat

“I’m an ADULT.”

Ren Strapp February 15, 2025
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Geekery

Cozy Games for the People Who Are Already Tired of This Year

Rather than being defined by genre, cozy games are identified by vibes. They’re soft in tone and connect players to themes like friendship and cooperation.

Summer Tao February 7, 2025 6 Comments
a bear, a monkey, a deer
Webcomics

Baopu #131: What Are You Looking For?

From city to nature, from one country to another, is there something universal that we search for?

Yao Xiao January 25, 2025 2 Comments
You have ADHD right? Check out my new squishy toy!
Webcomics

Reine #69: Paid Attention

“How did you know I have ADHD?”

Ren Strapp January 18, 2025 1 Comment
someone daydreaming about possibilities
Webcomics

Baopu #130: Flying Past Local Stops

If walls didn’t exist, how playful could we be?

Yao Xiao December 28, 2024
Webcomics

Reine #68: Scholarly Debate

Long, short, shaved, or bald?

Ren Strapp December 21, 2024 1 Comment
Qween Jean
Webcomics

Why I Started Making an Annual Queer Yearbook

Remembering and honoring iconic and revolutionary queer people is so important, and this webcomic celebrates that.

Olivia Davis December 14, 2024
Will I get to do everything I set out to do, without a routine that includes getting up early every morning?
Webcomics

Baopu #129: An Impressive Routine

Will I get to do everything I set out to do, without a routine that includes getting up early every morning?

Yao Xiao November 30, 2024 4 Comments
YES MWAH
Webcomics

Reine #67: Handy Masc

Having a booboo is so butch.

Ren Strapp November 23, 2024 1 Comment
Webcomics

Reine #66: A Good Memory

“Things change. I might not talk to everyone like I used to. But those memories are mine forever.”

Ren Strapp October 26, 2024
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Geekery

How AI Erases Queer Content

“In an uncanny way that only AI can achieve, this expressed rationale mirrors a common feeling held by cis folks when interacting with trans people: the paralyzing dread of saying the wrong thing.”

Ev Nichols October 10, 2024 7 Comments
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Webcomics

Baopu #128: Workout Day

Exercise reminds us of what it is like to stay in the present through our bodies. Even Baopu who mostly ponders daydreams goes on a trip to the gym.

Yao Xiao October 5, 2024 4 Comments
Webcomics

Reine #65: Daily Dose

Shoutout to the gays allergic to cats who have cats anyway!

Ren Strapp September 28, 2024 1 Comment
Webcomics

Baopu #127: I’ll Sink or Float

It may seem counterintuitive at first, but letting your feet off the ground can lead to more freedom.

Yao Xiao September 14, 2024 1 Comment
Webcomics

Reine #64: Show Me How You Do That Trick

For those familiar with the art of the “boob scoop.”

Ren Strapp September 7, 2024
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Webcomics

Reine #63: Parent of Three

Dedicated to all the queer pet parents out there!

Ren Strapp August 3, 2024 1 Comment
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