Recent news and feature articles from Prism Comics, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the work of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender comics creators, as well as LGBT themes in comics in general. http://prismcomics.org http://prismcomics.org/images/logo.jpg http://prismcomics.org http://comicsworthreading.com/2010/03/10/fantagraphics-manga-line-launches-with-moto-hagio-book/ The second release, scheduled for December, will be Wandering Son, the first volume in an ongoing series (10 volumes so far) by Shimura Takako exploring transgender issues. As described by the publisher, “these 5th graders struggle with only not puberty, but also severe identity issues; Shichi is a boy who wants to be a girl, and Yoshino is a girl who wants to be a boy.” [Source: Comics Worth Reading] Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Fantagraphics Manga Line Launches With Moto Hagio Book
The second release, scheduled for December, will be Wandering Son, the first volume in an ongoing series (10 volumes so far) by Shimura Takako exploring transgender issues. As described by the publisher, “these 5th graders struggle with only not puberty, but also severe identity issues; Shichi is a boy who wants to be a girl, and Yoshino is a girl who wants to be a boy.” [Source: Comics Worth Reading]]]> OS841 http://glbt-reading.blogspot.com/2010/03/guest-post-lgbtq-graphic-novels.html I'm a fan of comics and graphic novels, and I also have an interest in LGBTQ literature. But when Amanda asked me to write a guest post with suggestions of books that fit both categories, I drew a blank. The reason is probably the same reasons why the average reader will have trouble coming up with a list of LGBTQ titles when asked: in a heteranormative world, these books just aren't as visible. [Source: GLBT Reading] Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Guest Post: LGBTQ Graphic Novels
I'm a fan of comics and graphic novels, and I also have an interest in LGBTQ literature. But when Amanda asked me to write a guest post with suggestions of books that fit both categories, I drew a blank. The reason is probably the same reasons why the average reader will have trouble coming up with a list of LGBTQ titles when asked: in a heteranormative world, these books just aren't as visible. [Source: GLBT Reading]]]> OS838 http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2010/03/six-by-6-six-gay-comics-that-are-better-than-anything-on-rankers-list/ As with Tom Spurgeon and Dirk Deppey, I found myself thoroughly irked at Ranker.com's incredibly superhero-heavy list of the "10 Most Important Gay Moments in Comic Book History." [Source: Robot 6 @ CBR] Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Six by 6: Six gay comics that are better than anything on Ranker’s list
As with Tom Spurgeon and Dirk Deppey, I found myself thoroughly irked at Ranker.com's incredibly superhero-heavy list of the "10 Most Important Gay Moments in Comic Book History." [Source: Robot 6 @ CBR]]]> OS840 http://www.readaboutcomics.com/2010/03/08/girl-comics-1/ Like most anthologies, there are highs and lows. Colleen Coover’s two-page introduction is certainly one of the highs; using a series of female superheroes to, line-by-line, explain why they do what they do. Of course, it’s a series of statements that equally apply to why the creators in this book work on comics, and it’s a rallying cry that ultimately crosses all genders. [Source: Read About Comics] Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Review: Girl Comics #1
Like most anthologies, there are highs and lows. Colleen Coover’s two-page introduction is certainly one of the highs; using a series of female superheroes to, line-by-line, explain why they do what they do. Of course, it’s a series of statements that equally apply to why the creators in this book work on comics, and it’s a rallying cry that ultimately crosses all genders. [Source: Read About Comics]]]> OS839 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1839 (Editor's Note: Due to a mix-up by Ye Olde Editor here, this very timely Valentine's Day article did not post on said day. My apologies to the writer and audience, but...really, if we can only celebrate our love one day a year, shouldn't we rethink our relationship? It's not that I'm breaking up with you, maybe we should rethink this. Don't be sad. We'll always have Naboo...) February 14th. Valentine's Day. The one day each year which we associate exclusively with true love,… Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   QUEER EYE ON COMICS: Tristan and Isolde, Sitting in a tree....
by Mark Phillips
(Editor's Note: Due to a mix-up by Ye Olde Editor here, this very timely Valentine's Day article did not post on said day. My apologies to the writer and audience, but...really, if we can only celebrate our love one day a year, shouldn't we rethink our relationship? It's not that I'm breaking up with you, maybe we should rethink this. Don't be sad. We'll always have Naboo...) February 14th. Valentine's Day. The one day each year which we associate exclusively with true love,…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1839 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1837 Prism Comics, the premier organization for LGBT comics, creators, and readers, will be returning once again to Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, which takes place on March 13th and 14th. Prism will also be sponsoring an offsite mixer which will take place Saturday, March 13th at The Bottleneck Lounge at 2328 East Madison Street. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: Prism Appearing at Emerald City ComiCon March 13th & 14th
Prism Comics, the premier organization for LGBT comics, creators, and readers, will be returning once again to Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, which takes place on March 13th and 14th. Prism will also be sponsoring an offsite mixer which will take place Saturday, March 13th at The Bottleneck Lounge at 2328 East Madison Street.]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1837 http://www.queersighted.com/2010/03/04/the-variants-make-every-day-new-comics-day/ One of our favorite web series is the supremely silly The Variants, a gay-flavored sitcom about the employees of a Dallas comic book shop. (You don't have to be a hard-core comics nerd to get all the jokes, but, admittedly, it helps.) [Source: Queer Sighted] Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: "The Variants" Make Every Day New Comics Day
One of our favorite web series is the supremely silly The Variants, a gay-flavored sitcom about the employees of a Dallas comic book shop. (You don't have to be a hard-core comics nerd to get all the jokes, but, admittedly, it helps.) [Source: Queer Sighted]]]> OS836 http://www.tcj.com/hoodedutilitarian/tag/likewise-roundtable/ [Source: The Hooded Utilitarian] Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: The Hooded Utilitarian's Deep Analysis of Likewise With Ariel Schrag
[Source: The Hooded Utilitarian]]]> OS835 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=344437456051 Jaime Hernandez is one of the most significant comic creators in our medium's history, and this April, the great folks at Abrams are releasing a gorgeous new book on the Art of Jaime Hernandez by Todd Hignite. To celebrate, Jim Hanley's Universe will be holding a NYC EXCLUSIVE signing with Jaime and Todd, Friday, April 9 beginning at 6:00pm! [Source: Facebook] Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Event: Jaime Hernandez Back @ Jim Hanley's Universe in April
Jaime Hernandez is one of the most significant comic creators in our medium's history, and this April, the great folks at Abrams are releasing a gorgeous new book on the Art of Jaime Hernandez by Todd Hignite. To celebrate, Jim Hanley's Universe will be holding a NYC EXCLUSIVE signing with Jaime and Todd, Friday, April 9 beginning at 6:00pm! [Source: Facebook]]]> OS834 http://www.ranker.com/list/the-10-most-important-gay-moments-in-comic-book-history/eric-diaz Marvel Comics gay superheroes Rictor and Shatterstar finally kissing is an event that is still making headlines. So, in honor of homosexuality becoming more commonplace in the comic book medium, here are the 10 most important LGBT moments in comic book history. [Source: Ranker] Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: The 10 Most Important Gay Moments in Comic Book History
Marvel Comics gay superheroes Rictor and Shatterstar finally kissing is an event that is still making headlines. So, in honor of homosexuality becoming more commonplace in the comic book medium, here are the 10 most important LGBT moments in comic book history. [Source: Ranker]]]> OS837 http://www.doorq.com/blog.aspx?b=3322 Last summer, when writer Sean McGrath heard Maggie Gallagher say the most reprehensible and stupid things to ever come out of her voluminous pie hole— "Gay marriage is not a civil right. In fact, it's a civil wrong"—he wondered what he could do, other than imagine her head exploding, Scanners-like, into a soft, fine spray of blood, bone and malfunctioning mental matter. [Source: DoorQ] Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: When anti-gay Maggie Gallagher attacks, what's a boy to do?
Last summer, when writer Sean McGrath heard Maggie Gallagher say the most reprehensible and stupid things to ever come out of her voluminous pie hole— "Gay marriage is not a civil right. In fact, it's a civil wrong"—he wondered what he could do, other than imagine her head exploding, Scanners-like, into a soft, fine spray of blood, bone and malfunctioning mental matter. [Source: DoorQ]]]> OS821 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1838 Catch Episode 22 of The Werewif on Prism’s Webcomics Page! There’s a fight and a stunning revelation as one of the major characters in the comic learns Linus’s secret. Written by Michael Wakcher, Ellen Schuler and Gwydhar Bratton Illustrated by A. Gwydhar Bratton … Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: Catch the Latest Episode of The Werewif!
by Scott Anderson
Catch Episode 22 of The Werewif on Prism’s Webcomics Page! There’s a fight and a stunning revelation as one of the major characters in the comic learns Linus’s secret. Written by Michael Wakcher, Ellen Schuler and Gwydhar Bratton Illustrated by A. Gwydhar Bratton …]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1838 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2010/03/01/she-has-no-head-marc-andreykos-manhunter/ Some of you who have been paying very close attention to this column might remember that Marc Andreyko offered in the comments section of one my posts to send me the trades of Manhunter so that I could check it out. Well most of the time I'm not a fool, so I took him up on his generous offer, and I've been pretty much devouring them since their arrival. [Source: Comics Should Be Good] Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: She Has No Head! – Marc Andreyko’s Manhunter
Some of you who have been paying very close attention to this column might remember that Marc Andreyko offered in the comments section of one my posts to send me the trades of Manhunter so that I could check it out. Well most of the time I'm not a fool, so I took him up on his generous offer, and I've been pretty much devouring them since their arrival. [Source: Comics Should Be Good]]]> OS823 http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/451458-Howard_Cruse_Returns_with_a_New_Edition_of_Stuck_Rubber_Baby.php When Howard Cruse's first and only original graphic novel, Stuck Rubber Baby, was published by DC Comics' Paradox Press imprint in 1995, it garnered great reviews, where it could get them, before it silently slipped away from a world that wasn't quite ready for it. [Source: Publisher's Weekly] Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Howard Cruse Returns with a New Edition of Stuck Rubber Baby
When Howard Cruse's first and only original graphic novel, Stuck Rubber Baby, was published by DC Comics' Paradox Press imprint in 1995, it garnered great reviews, where it could get them, before it silently slipped away from a world that wasn't quite ready for it. [Source: Publisher's Weekly]]]> OS813 http://paipicks.blogspot.com/2010/02/lgbt-history-month-closes.html As February ends so does our second themed week. We hope you've enjoyed the series and that you've found some interesting books to follow up. We think we've pointed out a few special gems over this last week and previously, so as a recap here is a list of comics featuring LGBT characters. [Source: New readers... start here!] Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: LGBT History month closes
As February ends so does our second themed week. We hope you've enjoyed the series and that you've found some interesting books to follow up. We think we've pointed out a few special gems over this last week and previously, so as a recap here is a list of comics featuring LGBT characters. [Source: New readers... start here!]]]> OS830 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1836 Today I’m reviewing Dirk the Demon, another comic found in Supermen: The First Wave of Comic Book Heroes 1936 – 1941. As I noted in my last article about the comics of this era, they’re a little more violent and less kid-friendly than you might expect. And Dirk, a vicious young drag queen, is no exception. Well, he may not be a drag queen, but if he isn’t, he’s needs to stop going to Betty Grable's hair dresser and put on some clothes that don’t look like they’re… Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   QUEER EYE ON COMICS: Dirk the Demon
by Scott Anderson
Today I’m reviewing Dirk the Demon, another comic found in Supermen: The First Wave of Comic Book Heroes 1936 – 1941. As I noted in my last article about the comics of this era, they’re a little more violent and less kid-friendly than you might expect. And Dirk, a vicious young drag queen, is no exception. Well, he may not be a drag queen, but if he isn’t, he’s needs to stop going to Betty Grable's hair dresser and put on some clothes that don’t look like they’re…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1836 http://www.yaoi911.com/yaoi-comic-tough-is-ready-for-download/ Tough starts with 15-year-old Filipino-American Mike Castro being dragged into a fag bashing by a bunch of older, wilder boys. Mike knows it’s wrong and tries to stop it, but that just makes things worse; the older boys turn on him, forcing him to either beat the cute gay boy they’ve cornered or face the same fate. Can Mike figure out a way to save this guy and himself? And could this really be the start of a romance?! Read Tough: Chapter One to find out! [Source: Yaoi 911] Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Yaoi Comic “Tough” Is Ready For Download!
Tough starts with 15-year-old Filipino-American Mike Castro being dragged into a fag bashing by a bunch of older, wilder boys. Mike knows it’s wrong and tries to stop it, but that just makes things worse; the older boys turn on him, forcing him to either beat the cute gay boy they’ve cornered or face the same fate. Can Mike figure out a way to save this guy and himself? And could this really be the start of a romance?! Read Tough: Chapter One to find out! [Source: Yaoi 911]]]> OS831 http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=24992 Honestly," explained X-Factor editor Jody Leheup, "we knew this was going to be a cool moment for the fans, but it hadn’t really occurred to us that it would be so important to gay (and heterosexual) comics fans as a whole. But we are all extremely pleased to see that it means so much to so many. That said, we didn’t want to market around the kiss or play it up too much, because we all really want things like this to be seen as normal." [Source: ComicBookResources.com] Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Peter David's X-Factor: Earth Moving, Star Shattering
Honestly," explained X-Factor editor Jody Leheup, "we knew this was going to be a cool moment for the fans, but it hadn’t really occurred to us that it would be so important to gay (and heterosexual) comics fans as a whole. But we are all extremely pleased to see that it means so much to so many. That said, we didn’t want to market around the kiss or play it up too much, because we all really want things like this to be seen as normal." [Source: ComicBookResources.com]]]> OS803 http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/geek-to-me/2010/02/laugh-with-lois-lane-in-a-minute-with-margo.html Michael Troy has made a name for himself on the internet with his comedic portrayal of actress Margot Kidder—best known for playing Lois Lane opposite Christopher Reeve in the Superman films. Michael wanted to fill Geek To Me readers in on what he's been up to, why he does it and what to expect in the future. [Source: Chicago Now] Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Margo Kidder Impersonator: Laugh with Lois Lane in ''A Minute with Margo'
Michael Troy has made a name for himself on the internet with his comedic portrayal of actress Margot Kidder—best known for playing Lois Lane opposite Christopher Reeve in the Superman films. Michael wanted to fill Geek To Me readers in on what he's been up to, why he does it and what to expect in the future. [Source: Chicago Now]]]> OS802 http://www.comicbookqueers.com/?p=342#respond This time around, stevieD meets up with Dale Lazarov to talk about his latest gay erotica graphic novel (try saying that 10 times fast), and they also discuss the state of independent gay comics. This is a very queertastic episode. If you’re a hetero man, prepare to feel a desire to manscape after listening. [Source: Comic Book Queers!] Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Issue 115 – Conversations with a Pornographer
This time around, stevieD meets up with Dale Lazarov to talk about his latest gay erotica graphic novel (try saying that 10 times fast), and they also discuss the state of independent gay comics. This is a very queertastic episode. If you’re a hetero man, prepare to feel a desire to manscape after listening. [Source: Comic Book Queers!]]]> OS833 http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=40151 Super powers, super muscles, super endowments - and a super sense of humor. Those are the hallmarks of Canadian comic artist Fillion's first trade paperback collection, six stories - and a series of full-page Boytoon Adventures pinups - featuring comically hyperbolic, gloriously hyper-masculine Class Comics heroes from college frat house Zeta Mega Phallus. [Source: PrideSource] Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Review: Boytoon Adventures
Super powers, super muscles, super endowments - and a super sense of humor. Those are the hallmarks of Canadian comic artist Fillion's first trade paperback collection, six stories - and a series of full-page Boytoon Adventures pinups - featuring comically hyperbolic, gloriously hyper-masculine Class Comics heroes from college frat house Zeta Mega Phallus. [Source: PrideSource]]]> OS842 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2010/02/23/mistakes-of-a-past-history-2/ This is the second in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of pieces looking at instances in comic book history where, well, let's just say that some unfortunate choices were made… Today, we look at "A Very Personal Hell" from 1980's Rampaging Hulk #23... [Source: Comics Should Be Good] Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Mistakes of a Past History #2
This is the second in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of pieces looking at instances in comic book history where, well, let's just say that some unfortunate choices were made… Today, we look at "A Very Personal Hell" from 1980's Rampaging Hulk #23... [Source: Comics Should Be Good]]]> OS832 http://www.autostraddle.com/mass-effect-2s-lesbian-sex-and-my-comic-book-adventure-geekender-edition-33825/ I take a trip to my friendly neighborhood comic book store, Auto gets its party on and I find out there is lesbian sex in Mass Effect 2 and everyone lied to me! [Source: Autostraddle] Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Mass Effect 2’s Lesbian Sex & My Comic Book Adventure: Geekender Edition!
I take a trip to my friendly neighborhood comic book store, Auto gets its party on and I find out there is lesbian sex in Mass Effect 2 and everyone lied to me! [Source: Autostraddle]]]> OS844 http://thedeviatednorm.blogspot.com/2010/02/so-in-comments-for-why-i-dont-like.html So in the comments for "Why I Don't Like 'Gender Bending' in Fiction" people seem interested in reading comics with a transgender slant/storyline. I thought I'd let ya'll know about another one that I do like quite a bit. It's called Khaos Komix. It's the intertwined stories of a bunch of high school students. Told from the point of view of each of the characters one at a time. [Source: The Deviated Norm] Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   FROM THE WEB: Comics that Get Stuff Right
So in the comments for "Why I Don't Like 'Gender Bending' in Fiction" people seem interested in reading comics with a transgender slant/storyline. I thought I'd let ya'll know about another one that I do like quite a bit. It's called Khaos Komix. It's the intertwined stories of a bunch of high school students. Told from the point of view of each of the characters one at a time. [Source: The Deviated Norm]]]> OS829 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1835 AM I BLUE? by Kyle Minor Hello old friends and new enemies! Kyle here reporting in from distant San Francisco, and... I have a confession. I finally did it. Made the leap. Took the plunge. Bit the bullet. Grinned and bore it. Took it like a man. Closed my eyes and thought of England. No, I didn't get my perineum pierced... I finally went to see Avatar last night! And believe you me -- it is everything they say it is! Unfortunately, that mostly means it was predictable, ironically… Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   QUEER EYE ON COMICS: Am I Blue?
by Kyle Minor
AM I BLUE? by Kyle Minor Hello old friends and new enemies! Kyle here reporting in from distant San Francisco, and... I have a confession. I finally did it. Made the leap. Took the plunge. Bit the bullet. Grinned and bore it. Took it like a man. Closed my eyes and thought of England. No, I didn't get my perineum pierced... I finally went to see Avatar last night! And believe you me -- it is everything they say it is! Unfortunately, that mostly means it was predictable, ironically…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1835 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1834 The graphic novel Skim, the effort of Canadian cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki has already been heartily praised. Originally published in 2005, it’s been an Eisner Award nominee, the recipient of an Ignatz Award, and is recommended reading by the CCBC (Cooperative Children’s Book Center). If you were to piece those accolades together, you might assume that this is an exceptional independently published coming-of-age story. You would be right. I was a teen girl once (believe it!) and… Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   COLOR COMMENTARY: Don’t Be Fooled—Full Fat Content Lies Within
by Kate McCabe
The graphic novel Skim, the effort of Canadian cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki has already been heartily praised. Originally published in 2005, it’s been an Eisner Award nominee, the recipient of an Ignatz Award, and is recommended reading by the CCBC (Cooperative Children’s Book Center). If you were to piece those accolades together, you might assume that this is an exceptional independently published coming-of-age story. You would be right. I was a teen girl once (believe it!) and…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1834 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1832 Can We Skip to the Part of the Conversation Where I Get My Way? is a 44-page print collection of Tony Breed's webcomic Finn and Charlie are Hitched, about a couple of guys who have been together for about 10 years. As you might expect from the title, the series focuses on Finn and Charlie and their domestic life, showcasing the kind of interactions and conversations that only two people who know each other inside-and-out can have. Finn and Charlie seem very comfortable together, despite… Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   COLOR COMMENTARY: Can We Skip to the Part of the Conversation Where I Get My Way?
by Charles "Zan" Christensen
Can We Skip to the Part of the Conversation Where I Get My Way? is a 44-page print collection of Tony Breed's webcomic Finn and Charlie are Hitched, about a couple of guys who have been together for about 10 years. As you might expect from the title, the series focuses on Finn and Charlie and their domestic life, showcasing the kind of interactions and conversations that only two people who know each other inside-and-out can have. Finn and Charlie seem very comfortable together, despite…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1832 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1833 There is a daily threat to all of us that has never fully been examined. Something that threatens our sanity and our health hour by hour. What's the issue? No one is physically able to purchase their groceries anymore without being confronted by the tabloids at the front counter. It just can't happen. And if you are honest, even if you don't buy them, you at least love to laugh and snort at the headlines. Dog Man gives birth to hamster. Starlet shows nipples during kindergarten play. … Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   QUEER EYE ON COMICS: Enqueering Minds Want To Know
by Mark Phillips
There is a daily threat to all of us that has never fully been examined. Something that threatens our sanity and our health hour by hour. What's the issue? No one is physically able to purchase their groceries anymore without being confronted by the tabloids at the front counter. It just can't happen. And if you are honest, even if you don't buy them, you at least love to laugh and snort at the headlines. Dog Man gives birth to hamster. Starlet shows nipples during kindergarten play. …]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1833 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1831 If you're interested in knowing more about The Werewif from a behind-the-scenes point of view, check out the newest thread on Gwydhar's blog, where the creators are posting sketches and notes about the production process for the comic. They are sharing the process they go through to produce each episode, so let them know if you have questions that you want answered! Subscriptions are heartily… Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: This month’s The Werewif is up at Prism’s Webcomics Page.
by Scott Anderson
If you're interested in knowing more about The Werewif from a behind-the-scenes point of view, check out the newest thread on Gwydhar's blog, where the creators are posting sketches and notes about the production process for the comic. They are sharing the process they go through to produce each episode, so let them know if you have questions that you want answered! Subscriptions are heartily…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1831 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1830 Oh yes, here I am again! A few years back, I did a series called “Who’s Q in the DC Universe” which revealed some of the “family” secrets in that illustrious line. It seems only fair that I should do the same favor for the other of the Big Two by opening the closet door in the House of Ideas and presenting the “real” story of a sampling of their cacophony of characters. So, face front, true believers! (Unless you prefer some other position.) Here we go with a list of a few of… Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   QUEER EYE ON COMICS: The Unofficial Handbook of the Marvel Q-Niverse, Part 1
by Ed Natcher
Oh yes, here I am again! A few years back, I did a series called “Who’s Q in the DC Universe” which revealed some of the “family” secrets in that illustrious line. It seems only fair that I should do the same favor for the other of the Big Two by opening the closet door in the House of Ideas and presenting the “real” story of a sampling of their cacophony of characters. So, face front, true believers! (Unless you prefer some other position.) Here we go with a list of a few of…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1830 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1829 A fear-monger is a kind of shadow puppeteer, casting jiggly darkness over such caprices as facts and ethics. The most conspicuous, current application of fear-mongering, where our dysfunctional LGBT tribe is concerned, is Perry v. Schwarzenegger. That's the U. S. District Court Case challenging Prop 8. (Prop 8, you'll 'member, is California's constitutional amendment which protects marriage from people who want to get married.) In the trial, the vivisection of the pro-Prop 8 Haters' evidence… Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00:00 MST   QUEER EYE ON COMICS: “Shadow Puppets and Rilly Brite Lite"
by Terance Griep
A fear-monger is a kind of shadow puppeteer, casting jiggly darkness over such caprices as facts and ethics. The most conspicuous, current application of fear-mongering, where our dysfunctional LGBT tribe is concerned, is Perry v. Schwarzenegger. That's the U. S. District Court Case challenging Prop 8. (Prop 8, you'll 'member, is California's constitutional amendment which protects marriage from people who want to get married.) In the trial, the vivisection of the pro-Prop 8 Haters' evidence…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1829 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1828 Concluding his month long look at Masculinity in American Comics, Alex Fitch has interviewed So Super Duper’s Brian Andersen on U.K.’s radio/podcast "PanelBoarders". You can stream the interview here. They discuss Andersen’s comics including So Super Duper, Sex and the Superhero, and Unabashedly Billie, plus representations of gay characters in superhero comics, making the transition between web and print publishing and becoming a publisher of other people’s comics… Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: Alex Fitch Interviews Brian Andersen on “PanelBorders”! So Super Duper #9 Drops in February!
Concluding his month long look at Masculinity in American Comics, Alex Fitch has interviewed So Super Duper’s Brian Andersen on U.K.’s radio/podcast "PanelBoarders". You can stream the interview here. They discuss Andersen’s comics including So Super Duper, Sex and the Superhero, and Unabashedly Billie, plus representations of gay characters in superhero comics, making the transition between web and print publishing and becoming a publisher of other people’s comics…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1828 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1825 Drill Hall, located in London’s Bloomsbury district, is hosting "Drawn Out & Painted Pink", a major retrospective on the work of cartoonists Kate Charlesworth and David Shenton. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP for the opening night reception on Monday, February 1st, where they will have the opportunity to meet the artists from 6pm-8.30pm. The exhibition will continue throughout February 2010, coinciding with LGBT History Month. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: London's Drill Hall Presents Major Retrospective of Cartoonists Kate Charlesworth and David Shenton
by Charles "Zan" Christensen
Drill Hall, located in London’s Bloomsbury district, is hosting "Drawn Out & Painted Pink", a major retrospective on the work of cartoonists Kate Charlesworth and David Shenton. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP for the opening night reception on Monday, February 1st, where they will have the opportunity to meet the artists from 6pm-8.30pm. The exhibition will continue throughout February 2010, coinciding with LGBT History Month.]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1825 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1827 It’s no secret gay men love a strong woman. When we come across a female who’s confident and independent, we behave like teenage girls. We fawn over her and obsess over her, and some of us even strive to be like her to the point that we sometimes think we are her. Strong women serve as inspiration for us queers. It’s almost like a requirement—before you can officially be certifiably gay, you have to pick a diva to idolize. Judy, Barbra, Cher, Madonna…there’s a whole slew of women… Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST   QUEER EYE ON COMICS: A Gay Man’s Love for a Fishy Woman
by Edward Beekman-Myers
It’s no secret gay men love a strong woman. When we come across a female who’s confident and independent, we behave like teenage girls. We fawn over her and obsess over her, and some of us even strive to be like her to the point that we sometimes think we are her. Strong women serve as inspiration for us queers. It’s almost like a requirement—before you can officially be certifiably gay, you have to pick a diva to idolize. Judy, Barbra, Cher, Madonna…there’s a whole slew of women…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1827 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1826 In the wake of Haiti's devastating earthquake, pioneering cartoonist Howard Cruse is participating in an Ebay auction with 100% of its proceeds donated to Doctors Without Borders/Medecins San Frontieres. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: Bid on Exclusive Howard Cruse Items to Benefit Doctors Without Borders! Auction Ends January 24th!
by David Stanley
In the wake of Haiti's devastating earthquake, pioneering cartoonist Howard Cruse is participating in an Ebay auction with 100% of its proceeds donated to Doctors Without Borders/Medecins San Frontieres.]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1826 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1822 Tragic death of the parental units? Check. Hodgepodge of characters with super duper powers? Check. Good looking boys and a busty, hot blonde? Check. Jewish team leader who ignores the boobalicious blonde in favor of a studly Tom Welling look-a-like? Check. Sounds like the makings of an excellent comic series to me. Comprised of only six issues, Relative Heroes still manages to pack a super powered punch. The first issue, where we meet the Weinbergs, is almost tongue in cheek in… Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST   COLOR COMMENTARY: Relative Heroes.
by Lacy Telles
Tragic death of the parental units? Check. Hodgepodge of characters with super duper powers? Check. Good looking boys and a busty, hot blonde? Check. Jewish team leader who ignores the boobalicious blonde in favor of a studly Tom Welling look-a-like? Check. Sounds like the makings of an excellent comic series to me. Comprised of only six issues, Relative Heroes still manages to pack a super powered punch. The first issue, where we meet the Weinbergs, is almost tongue in cheek in…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1822 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1824 Tim Fish, creator of the acclaimed Cavalcade of Boys and Young Bottoms in Love among many others, has been tapped by Marvel Comics for Nation X #2, which is in shops now. The series spotlights various members of the X-Men universe and in this issue, Tim Fish provides his take on Northstar, Marvel’s pioneering out superhero (although sometimes treated like South Park’s Kenny). Here, Tim explores Northstar’s relationship with his new boyfriend, Kyle, now that… Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: Tim Fish’s Northstar Story On Sale Now in Marvel’s Nation X #2!
Tim Fish, creator of the acclaimed Cavalcade of Boys and Young Bottoms in Love among many others, has been tapped by Marvel Comics for Nation X #2, which is in shops now. The series spotlights various members of the X-Men universe and in this issue, Tim Fish provides his take on Northstar, Marvel’s pioneering out superhero (although sometimes treated like South Park’s Kenny). Here, Tim explores Northstar’s relationship with his new boyfriend, Kyle, now that…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1824 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1823 The 14th annual Independent Publisher Book Awards, conducted to honor the year's best independently published titles, are accepting entries for books with 2009 or 2010 copyrights or released in 2009 and early 2010. Is your book among the best indie-published books of the year? Entries received before Saturday—either online by midnight, or postmarked January 16th—pay a reduced entry fee. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST   NEWS: 2010 Independent Publisher Book Awards Deadline This Saturday!
The 14th annual Independent Publisher Book Awards, conducted to honor the year's best independently published titles, are accepting entries for books with 2009 or 2010 copyrights or released in 2009 and early 2010. Is your book among the best indie-published books of the year? Entries received before Saturday—either online by midnight, or postmarked January 16th—pay a reduced entry fee.]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1823 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1821 "Have you met anyone drinkable?" Those are the words that conclude the story of 12 Days. It may seem counter-intuitive to start a review from the end but some works are best appreciated when looked at in retrospect. As the story unfolds it too seems to stick to that same idea. Set in New York, the events in this manga take place after the death of a woman named Noah. She was killed in a car crash with her new husband, James, just as they were returning from their honeymoon. The cast of… Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST   COLOR COMMENTARY: 12 Days
by PKA
"Have you met anyone drinkable?" Those are the words that conclude the story of 12 Days. It may seem counter-intuitive to start a review from the end but some works are best appreciated when looked at in retrospect. As the story unfolds it too seems to stick to that same idea. Set in New York, the events in this manga take place after the death of a woman named Noah. She was killed in a car crash with her new husband, James, just as they were returning from their honeymoon. The cast of…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1821 http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1820 We've read and reviewed some terrible comics in our time. Some of which could best be described as unfit to line the bottom of a birdcage, lest the poor creature lapse into a coma from the inane plot. Though we try very hard to always appreciate the effort and hard work we're sure is put into these books it's still enough sometimes to make one wonder -- how could such a piece of rubbish be published and distributed to the masses? Especially when taking into account all the people involved with… Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:00:00 MST   COLOR COMMENTARY: ONE BLOODY YEAR
by PKA
We've read and reviewed some terrible comics in our time. Some of which could best be described as unfit to line the bottom of a birdcage, lest the poor creature lapse into a coma from the inane plot. Though we try very hard to always appreciate the effort and hard work we're sure is put into these books it's still enough sometimes to make one wonder -- how could such a piece of rubbish be published and distributed to the masses? Especially when taking into account all the people involved with…]]> http://prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1820