This year marked the thirtieth-year in which the Gays in Comics panel has existed. When Andy Mangels began the panel three-decades ago, he called for all those interested to get “out of the closet and into the comics.” Five years ago, Andy announced that he would be stepping down from his leadership role. “It was […]
#SDCC ’16 Courage and Openness for LGBT in Comics
By: Nicholasville Eskey Predominate over this last decade, there have been great discussion, controversy, and positive changes in the LGBT community. It is sad that such advancements for those that identify as queer has taken so long, such as being recognized as legally eligible for marriage rights and benefits. As a gay man, this topic […]
Artist of the Day: Elias Ericson
You’ve perhaps seen some of Elias Ericson’s comics and illustrations already as they have a tendency to pop up, uncredited, on many an internet comment thread. Thanks to the wonders of google image search I spent much of today engrossed in his work, which I highly recommend! Laura Sneddonhttp://www.comicbookgrrrl.com
Alison Bechdel on The Bechdel Test and Swedish Cinema
“I’m glad mainstream culture is starting to catch up to where lesbian-feminism was 30 years ago.” In the blog section of her Dykes to Watch Out For website, the comics creator and feminist hero addresses the latest hubbub surrounding the infamous Bechdel Test and its position in a new rating system adopted by progressive movie […]
Steve Orlando discusses his gay-action Kickstarter graphic novel
“Imagine DIE HARD if John McClane was killing terrorists to save his partner.” Henry BarajasHenry Barajas is the co-creator, writer and letterer for El Loco and Captain Unikorn. He has also written and lettered short stories for two successful Kickstarter SpazDog Press projects: Unite and Take Over: Stories inspired by The Smiths and Break The […]
SDCC ’13: Watchtower Wednesday
It’s early. The three-ring circus and sideshow doesn’t begin until later this evening, but there is already stuff happening on the web. Here are a few choice tidbits from yesterday and today, scoured by yours truly, from the air conditioned comfort of the Manhattan offices of The Beat: Torsten AdairI’ve been writing for The Beat […]