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Often contributors to Gay Comix would express their frustration with the Lesbian v.s Gay narrative of queer communities. Lesbian communities would often be made fun of as exclusionary, man-hating, and mean, while Gay communities would be equally…

As the 90's began and a new generation of queer people rose out of the AIDs crisis, new labels were created to fit the evolving culture of the era. When compared to earlier issues the word "Queer" was used by antagonist characters in a derogatory…

In early editions of Gay Comix, the gender spectrum wasn't often spoken of. Plenty of instances of drag as a form of queer culture was exhibited as well as the depiction of dyke lesbians wearing men's clothes, but specific conversations on gender and…

Gay Comix is an underground anthology series produced from 1980 to 1998 that featured predominantly gay and lesbian comic stories from an array of authors and artists. These stories showcase a turbulent time in queer American history, featuring…