‘Politically InQueerect: Old Ghosts’ by Dylan Edwards
It’s a credit to Edwards’ talent to see how he’s expanded what started as a clichéd joke, into an insightful, humorous and unique comic.
‘Second Avenue Caper: When Goodfellas, Divas and Dealers Plotted Against the Plague’ by Joyce Brabner and Illustrated by Mark Zingarelli
“In her new graphic novel, Joyce Brabner continues writing in the vein of the American Splendor comics she co-wrote with her husband Harvey Pekar, discovering stories, heroes and suspense in the daily activities of herself and her friends.”
‘Fearful Hunter’ by Jon Macy
“[….] this is a young adult romance, only it’s about a Druid and werewolf that fall in love, and includes gods, magic, shape-shifters, rednecks, and punks. There’s sex, but it leans towards erotic and romantic rather than explicit or hard-core.”
‘Everyone is Someone’s Fetish’ by Tony Breed
“The sense of humor here is low-key, but one that nails the realities of coupledom.”
‘War of the Streets and Houses’ by Sophie Yanow
Sophie Yanow’s War of Streets and Houses pushes the boundaries of what a graphic novel can be by using comics to create an academic treatise.
‘The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story’ by Vivek J. Tiwary with Illustrations by Andrew C. Robinson and Kyle Baker
Vivek J. Tiwary’s graphic novel (a finalist for a 26th Annual Lambda Literary Award in the graphic novel category) recognizes Brian Epstein as the fifth band member–a silent partner, the brains behind the Beatles’ concept.
‘100 Crushes’ by Elisha Lim
“Though we might have made lists, few of us could craft descriptions (or drawings) as deft as Lim’s.”
‘7 Miles a Second’ by David Wojnarowicz, James Romberger, and Marguerite Van Cook
The resurrection of David Wojnarowicz,
‘Calling Dr. Laura: A Graphic Memoir’ by Nicole J. Georges
Nationally, Portland, Oregon is known
‘Not My Bag’ by Sina Grace
Retail is a service industry,
