‘The Completely Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green’ by Eric Orner
Orner’s book is a treasure trove of emotions, queer characters you both know and want to know, engrossing art, humor and good storytelling
‘Adrian and the Tree of Secrets’ by Hubert and Illustrated Marie Caillou
In Adrian and the Tree of Secrets, we find our title hero stumbling through the barriers of a catholic school as a closeted gay teenager
‘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.
‘7 Miles a Second’ by David Wojnarowicz, James Romberger, and Marguerite Van Cook
The resurrection of David Wojnarowicz,
‘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.
