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Before I Go, Here’s My Top Ten Favorite “Drawn to Comics” Comics of All Time

It’s time for me to say goodbye to Drawn to Comics. Here are some thoughts on what all of y’all have meant to me and my favorite comics along the…

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Jun 26, 2018

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Drawn to Comics: Rosemary Valero-O’Connell’s “What Is Left” Dreams Through Space and Memories

Valero-O’Connell is known for her distinctive and beautiful illustration style, and she’s starting to be recognized; she has two well-deserved Eisner Award Nominations for this comic, for Best Single Issue/One-Shot…

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Jun 19, 2018

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Drawn to Comics Exclusive: “Lumberjanes: The Infernal Compass” Is the Mal and Molly Graphic Novel We Want!

Are you ready for a new Lumberjanes graphic novel about a magic compass, a wandering woman in the woods and Mal and Molly having lots of feelings?

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Jun 12, 2018

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Drawn to Comics: Kiku Hughes’s Short Comics Are Lush, Moving and Really Gay

Kiku Hughes first came to my attention a few years ago when I saw a lovely short comic she did about some space lesbians. I was immediately drawn to her…

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Jun 5, 2018

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Drawn to Comics: “Super Late Bloomer” Is the Transition Diary Comic We’ve Been Waiting For

Super Late Bloomer, which chronicles the first year of Julia’s life after she decided to transition, could turn any pessimist into the most ardent optimist.

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May 22, 2018

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Drawn to Comics: You’re Gonna Love Sarah Winifred Searle’s Bisexual YA Graphic Novel “The Greatest Thing”

“The Greatest Thing is a time capsule of these friendships that were deeply meaningful despite being fleeting. I want to honor the process of learning, growing, and surviving that I…

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May 15, 2018

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Drawn to Comics: “The Pervert” Is a Brutally Moving Look at Trans Life

The Pervert is definitely going to turn off some readers, it’s full of swearing and violent homophobia and transphobia and explicit sex scenes, but for the people who read it,…

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May 8, 2018

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Drawn to Comics: A First Look at First Gay Kisses in “Kiss Number Eight”

There’s something about your first kiss with a girl, something different. It can bring out truths you’re not ready for, it can open doors that can never be closed, it can…

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May 1, 2018

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Drawn to Comics: Is Negasonic Teenage Warhead Really a Lesbian in Deadpool 2?

As you know, Brianna Hildebrand, the actor who plays Negasonic Teenage Warhead is queer herself, and she somehow looks even more gay in this second movie than she did in…

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Apr 24, 2018

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Drawn to Comics: Rae the Doe Comes Out and It’s Spectacular

She’s sensitive and nervous, super emotional and super, super gay. She’s a perfect gay role model.

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Apr 17, 2018

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Drawn to Comics: “My Two Lesbian Ants” Gives Us Four Perfectly Gay Panels of Joy

“They want good ant representation in the media they watch. They freak out and throw up when a girl ant actually says “yes” to going on a date with them.…

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Apr 10, 2018

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Drawn to Comics: Grace Ellis’ “Moonstruck Vol 1” Is as Magical and Uplifting as a Levitation Spell

What at first seems like a pretty straightforward coffee shop fantasy love story quickly becomes a daring adventure about embracing and celebrating diversity and the things that make you unique.

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Apr 3, 2018