A Wild Dare
For a long time, my wildest dream was my parents’ acceptance, it seemed so far off. Those years of silent dinners, no questions, no answers. I didn’t dare dream of anything else.
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“My Two Lesbian Ants” Will Carry You Through Christmas
Behold! Great tidings of comfort and joy!
Appalachian Farm Girl in the Pacific Northwest
“For all its vastness, rural life had no room for me.”
“Goddess Mode” Is The Cyberpunk Magical Girl Comic of My Dreams and Also My Reality
I absolutely adore all parts of this comic because all elements of it perfectly straddle two tones. The first, a serious critique of actual modern issues of socially applied technology and the second, something we’re all in serious need of these days: a good gay romp.
The Multifaceted Masculinity of the Dream Daddy Comics
“I can simply rest in this strange and beautiful world of homosexual daddies with expansive definitions of what it means to be masculine; given how raw and terrible I feel as I continue to come out as trans, continue to lift up the rocks within myself and peer under them, this is what I need.”
The Astro Boy of Asbury Park
The classic manga and anime character reimagined as a non-binary teen growing up in New Jersey.
Callie and Arizona Get The Happy Ending They Deserve in This Fan-Created “Grey’s Anatomy” Comic Book
Fandom, at its best form, is restorative. These artists and writers have banned together to give the gay women fans of Grey’s Anatomy a happy ending to warm their hearts, for free download! And you can have it right now!
I Love “Black Panther” with All My Heart, and I Deserve to See My Queer Self in It Too
The very premise of Wakanda is based on imagining new black realities. Creating new legends, tales of heroics that aren’t predicated on whiteness. Stories of community and strength. Liberation and stardust.
Drawn to Comics: Michelle Perez and Remy Boydell Talk Trans Sex Work, TV Influences and Their Comic “The Pervert”
Over the last two years, a story about a trans girl living in Seattle and surviving through sex work was published in issues of ISLAND Magazine. Now, It’s being put together as one book, The Pervert, by Michelle Perez and Remy Boydell.
Drawn to Comics: “The Tea Dragon Society” is the Cutest, Most Creative All-Ages Fantasy Comic in Years
The Tea Dragon Society is a perfect all-ages book for anyone who wants a fun fantasy story, something calming to read on a stormy day or before bedtime or anyone who enjoys art that puts a smile on your face and a warm feeling in your heart.
Drawn to Comics: Non-Binary Cartoonist Sunmi Will Have You Swimming In Colors and Lines
Sunmi’s art has a lot of elements that you might’ve seen in paintings from the 19th century, but it never feels dated, or from a certain time. It’s expressionistic, full of feeling and gestures towards the things the artist wants you to see.
3 A.M.: Cafe Peru
Remember the note from Ruth? Mae follows what it said and goes to Cafe Peru before her shift.
3 A.M.: Old Friend
Mae gets an unexpected knock on the door.
Oh, Hey! It’s Alyssa #30: Grown Up Routines
“I have managed to become completely convinced that I will never be a real adult.”
3 A.M.: Game Plan
3 A.M. is back! Mae is freaking out about Ruth’s note. What’s her game plan?
Oh, Hey! It’s Alyssa #28: “No Chill”
“For me, there’s pretty much always been a clear line between sexual intimacy and emotional intimacy.”
Oh, Hey! It’s Alyssa #27: Boot Straps
“Now that I’m a grown-up (sike!), I find myself capable of doing just about anything! … Anything, of course, except asking for help when I’m going through a thing or something is hard for me.”
Drawn to Comics: “My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness” Is an Incredible Examinations of Mental Illness, Sexuality and Shame
It’s about queer identity and finding happiness and purpose in life and living for yourself not for others and yes, loneliness. It’s a coming of age story, but for twenty-somethings dealing with struggles of identity, sexuality and mental health.
Drawn to Comics: “We’re Still Here” is an All-Trans Comic Anthology That Needs Your Support
In We’re Still Here, there are fifty-five different stories, all with different trans creators or creative teams. There’s no set genre for these comics, so there’s everything from slice-of-life to visual essays to sci-fi to nonfiction.
Drawn to Comics: Talking to Grace Ellis About Queer Fantasy Coffee Shop AU Comic Moonstruck!
“It’s a really queer book. And don’t worry! We’re going to take good care of your spooky babies, even when the going gets rough in the story. They’re in good, safe hands.”