‘Everyone is Someone’s Fetish’ by Tony Breed
“The sense of humor here is low-key, but one that nails the realities of coupledom.”
‘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.”
Jon Macy: Queer Visual Splendor
“What people don’t get is that adult themes are not just restricted to prose; they are perfectly suited to comics as well.”
Graphic novelist Jon Macy took some time to talk with Lambda Literary about the power of queer comics, creating erotic material, and his Lambda Award winning graphic novel Teleny and Camille.
Splitting from the Spectrum: Comics and Alternative Sexuality Get Legs of Their Own
“Comics aren’t text and visuals mushed together any more than my sexuality simply combines homo- and heterosexual tendencies.”
‘Calling Dr. Laura: A Graphic Memoir’ by Nicole J. Georges
Nationally, Portland, Oregon is known
‘Transposes’ by Dylan Edwards
A major step to breaking down closet doors is to provide venues for trans* people to see themselves. Edward’s graphic novel does just that; focusing on the stories of six queer transmen.
‘Spit and Passion’ by Cristy C. Road
Not all LGBT coming of
‘Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, & Me’ by Ellen Forney
An association between artistic creativity and mental illness is something many of us take for granted without questioning which came first or why the two should be linked. In her new graphic memoir, cartoonist Ellen Forney tackles that question in light of its impact on her work as an artist with Bipolar I Disorder.
‘A Waste of Time’ by Rick Worley
This is the tale of a big-headed narrator bunny, a sex-n-drug crazed fox, a teddy bear best friend, and ill-fated robot lovers that drink, smoke weed, look at porn, bonk guys and snort things they later regret. Or not.
