The Gayest Comic Books from 2018 NYCC
From the McElroys to Zoë Quinn and Tina Horn to the random guy that tries to make me buy his titty comics, I ask everyone how gay their shit is.
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Yo! That’s Not Cool #13: Birthday Box
“Every time I try to put myself in a box I always break free.”
The Astro Boy of Asbury Park
The classic manga and anime character reimagined as a non-binary teen growing up in New Jersey.
Oh, Hey! It’s Alyssa #57: Autonomy
As if there’s value in being a person who never needs anyone.
Lesbians Who Tech 2018: Hillary Clinton, The Future of Disruption, a Path Toward Hope
Lesbians Who Tech has had rockstars all the way down.
Some Things: The Future Is Fake
money isn’t real. time isn’t real. the future is fake.
The Batwoman Comics You Need to Read Before Her New TV Show
Everything you need to know before her new TV show!
Grease Bats: New Friends
“Are you interested in engaging in some platonic friendship?”
Don’t Let the Stick Figures Fool You, “West of Loathing” Is One of the Best RPGs I’ve Ever Played
“Maybe it’s my depression talking, but I think running errands is heroic.”
Grease Bats: Top, Bottom Or Switch?
“You’re working yourself up into an identity crisis!”
Baopu #48: I Want to Come Home
I wish I could come home more, but everything is different now…
“Detroit: Become Human” Mines Familiar Social Justice Stories for Empathy and Fails Miserably
It’s a really pretty game, though, and there’s a very good dog.
Oh, Hey! It’s Alyssa #50: Moving Day
A quick “I love you.”
Before I Go, Here’s My Top Ten Favorite “Drawn to Comics” Comics of All Time
It’s time for me to say goodbye to Drawn to Comics. Here are some thoughts on what all of y’all have meant to me and my favorite comics along the way.
Drawn to Comics: Rosemary Valero-O’Connell’s “What Is Left” Dreams Through Space and Memories
Valero-O’Connell is known for her distinctive and beautiful illustration style, and she’s starting to be recognized; she has two well-deserved Eisner Award Nominations for this comic, for Best Single Issue/One-Shot and Best Coloring.
Yo! That’s Not Cool #11: From Now Until Infinity
A Pride reminder.
Drawn to Comics Exclusive: “Lumberjanes: The Infernal Compass” Is the Mal and Molly Graphic Novel We Want!
Are you ready for a new Lumberjanes graphic novel about a magic compass, a wandering woman in the woods and Mal and Molly having lots of feelings?
“Gorogoa” is a Gorgeous, Dreamy Puzzle Experience That’ll Let You Put Your Stress on Hold
This game was exactly what I needed: a couple of hours where my busy brain could focus on tangible puzzles with achievable solutions.
Drawn to Comics: Kiku Hughes’s Short Comics Are Lush, Moving and Really Gay
Kiku Hughes first came to my attention a few years ago when I saw a lovely short comic she did about some space lesbians. I was immediately drawn to her lush and deeply rich character designs and colors. The comic looked like a galactic dessert, and I wanted seconds and thirds.
Greasebats: Can’t Go Home Again
“I can list everyone on the US Women’s Soccer Team from least gay to most gay haircut!” “I can’t even appreciate what a cool and vital skill that is because I’m too sad!”