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Preview: Project: Cryptid #6

Project: Cryptid #6 preview. Creatures on the loose: discover the frightful Chupacabra then be taken in search of the perfect cryptid influencer #comics #comicbooks

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#ahoy comics #comic books #Comics #daniel irizarri #maki naro #matt bors #matt emmons #mattie lubchansky #project: cryptid

[notbecauseofvictories]

what have you been watching/reading/listening to recently? i love your media opinions

I have terrible media opinions, but thank you for asking anyway!

WATCHING My latest fascination is with Netflix's 1670, a mockumentary comedy set in early modern Poland. There's something about a irreverent historical comedy that always finds me where I live---I loved season two of Miracle Workers for that exact reason, plus The Little Hours. Even The Court Jester, though that one is more just because I love Danny Kaye.

1670 is very funny, filmed Office-style with asides and pointed looks to the camera. Nobleman Jan Paweł is familiar, a trusty blend of ignorance, bluster, and unintentional comedy; rounding out the group is his ultra-devout wife, a lazy eldest son, his second son, a scheming priest who wants to climb the Catholic ranks and has a taste for torture, his over-educated over-liberal daughter, and a handful of locals---including Maciej, from Norway, who is apprenticed to the blacksmith on a study abroad program. There's a particularly good scene where his daughter starts crusading against climate change---but the people of the town stop listening when she announces it will happen in 480 years.

"Thirty years sounds more terrifying. We'd definitely do something then," one of them says, staring down the lens of the camera.

READING I think one of the strangest bits of growing older is the realization that the world is growing older with you. For example, I just read Mattie Lubchansky's Boys' Weekend, which is a charming, unsettling dystopian graphic novel in its own right---however, it also forcibly punted me back to about 10 years ago, when I loved Matt Bors and The Nib and was thrilled by the idea that the Sunday funny pages might give way for their 2.0 cousin.

That world has gone away, been eaten up---something the novel touches on, ironically. Still, it's surprisingly affective to think that Lubchansky and I have been moving forward all this time, each in our separate ways. That even now, a decade later, I can pick up a library book and know their lineart at a glance.

LISTENING Lately, I can't get enough of Larry & Joe---a fusion band, made up of a USian banjo picker and a Venezuelan master of musica llanera. Their music is a delight, and dovetails with some of my other favorites. (I do still listen to the album fusing Chinese folk music and Appalachian old-time, and I love that playlist of metal music from many cultures.) There's something that gets me about musicians swapping sounds this way---maybe because it's the same thing that created so many music genres in the first place. And if you've been following me long enough, you know I'm weak for a huge, weird, mess of people making noise.

#from the bookshelf #I also watched the entirety of Bob's Burgers while working on Christmas gifts #but I don't have more to say about that #other than I enjoyed myself immensely and it's a very fun show

[libraryleopard]

April reads

Will update when I'm back home with the rest of the books read this month

The Free People’s Village by Sim Kern

Burning Girls and Other Stories by Veronica Schanoes

Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Home by Nora Krug

I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir by Malaka Gharib

That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey

Be Gay, Do Comics: Queer History, Memoir, and Satire From The Nib edited by Matt Bors and Mattie Lubchansky

Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly

Eat the Rich by Sarah Gailey, Pius Bak, and Roman Titov

A Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein

The Earth in the Attic by Fady Joudah

Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon

#2024 reads #books #lulu speaks #lulu reads

[rockislandadultreads]

Book Recommendations: LGBTQIA+ History Month

Eminent Outlaws by Christopher Bram

In the years following World War II a group of gay writers established themselves as major cultural figures in American life. Truman Capote, the enfant terrible, whose finely wrought fiction and nonfiction captured the nation's imagination. Gore Vidal, the wry, withering chronicler of politics, sex, and history. Tennessee Williams, whose powerful plays rocketed him to the top of the American theater. James Baldwin, the harrowingly perceptive novelist and social critic. Christopher Isherwood, the English novelist who became a thoroughly American novelist. And the exuberant Allen Ginsberg, whose poetry defied censorship and exploded minds. Together, their writing introduced America to gay experience and sensibility, and changed our literary culture. But the change was only beginning. A new generation of gay writers followed, taking more risks and writing about their sexuality more openly. Edward Albee brought his prickly iconoclasm to the American theater. Edmund White laid bare his own life in stylized, autobiographical works. Armistead Maupin wove a rich tapestry of the counterculture, queer and straight. Mart Crowley brought gay men's lives out of the closet and onto the stage. And Tony Kushner took them beyond the stage, to the center of American ideas.

Be Gay, Do Comics edited by Matt Bors

Be Gay, Do Comics is filled with dozens of comics about LGBTQIA experiences, ranging from personal stories to queer history to cutting satire about pronoun panic and brands desperate to co-opt pride. Brimming with resilience, inspiration, and humor, an incredible lineup of top indie cartoonists takes you from the American Revolution through Stonewall to today's fights for equality and representation. Featuring more than 30 cartoonists including Hazel Newlevant, Joey Alison Sayers, Maia Kobabe, Matt Lubchansky, Breena Nuñez, Sasha Velour, Shing Yin Khor, Levi Hastings, Mady G, Bianca Xunise, Kazimir Lee, and many, many more!

Gay Berlin by Robert Beachy

Known already in the 1850s for the friendly company of its “warm brothers” (German slang for men who love other men), Berlin, before the turn of the twentieth century, became a place where scholars, activists, and medical professionals could explore and begin to educate both themselves and Europe about new and emerging sexual identities. From Karl Heinrich Ulrichs, a German activist described by some as the first openly gay man, to the world of Berlin’s vast homosexual subcultures, to a major sex scandal that enraptured the daily newspapers and shook the court of Emperor William II—and on through some of the very first sex reassignment surgeries—Robert Beachy uncovers the long-forgotten events and characters that continue to shape and influence the way we think of sexuality today. Chapter by chapter Beachy’s scholarship illuminates forgotten firsts, including the life and work of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, first to claim (in 1896) that same-sex desire is an immutable, biologically determined characteristic, and founder of the Institute for Sexual Science. Though raided and closed down by the Nazis in 1933, the institute served as, among other things, “a veritable incubator for the science of tran-sexuality,” scene of one of the world’s first sex reassignment surgeries. Fascinating, surprising, and informative—Gay Berlin is certain to be counted as a foundational cultural examination of human sexuality.

Indecent Advances by James Polchin 

In his skillful hybrid of true crime and cultural history, James Polchin provides an important look at how popular culture, the media, and the psychological profession forcefully portrayed gay men as the perpetrators of the same violence they suffered. He traces how the press depicted the murder of men by other men from the end of World War I to the Stonewall era, when gay men came to be seen as a class both historically victimized and increasingly visible. Indecent Advances tells the story of how homosexuals were criminalized in the popular imagination—from the sex panics of the 1930s, to Kinsey study of male homosexuality of the 1940s, and the Cold War panic of Communists and homosexuals in government. Polchin illustrates the vital role crime stories played in circulating ideas of normalcy and deviancy, and how those stories were used as tools to discriminate and harm the gay men who were observers and victims of crime. More importantly, Polchin shows how this discrimination was ultimately transformed by activists to help shape the burgeoning gay rights movement in the years leading up to Stonewall Riots of 1968.

#LGBTQIA #history #library books #reading recommendations #reading recs #book recommendations #book recs #TBR pile #tbr #to read #nonfiction #nonfiction reads #lgbtq history month #lgbtq+ history

[daniellew150]

Things of 2023, Part 1, Books.

I enjoyed sharing this last year, so trying to make it a tradition. Managed a few more books this year, and there are some I bought but didn’t have time to read, so I guess they will make it into next year’s list. 

So let’s get into it. 

Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman: Good Omens.

Not a new one, but quite possibly one of my favourite books of all time, I think this is the third copy I’ve owned over the years. It’s fun, dark, and the characterisation is just wonderful. I always enjoyed Newt’s journey of trying to find who he really is, but I think that is probably true of all the major characters.

The adaptation on Amazon was brilliant, and season 2 has set up the finale nicely, really looking forward to finding out what Terry and Neil came up with.

Ben Aaronovitch: Rivers of London and Moon Over Soho.

Rivers of London was a recommendation from a work friend, was a great call, part supernatural thriller, part police procedural. It’s got plenty of laughs, some proper scares. The main characters are superbly rounded and made me want to read the rest of the series. Managed book two, Moon Over Soho, and it follows on brilliantly. It has plenty of ongoing themes, but with a great new mystery (or two) to deal with. Will definitely be looking at the rest of the series (I think I have another 8 books to go!). 

Hiron Ennes: Leech

Wasn’t sure if I should include this one as I haven’t finished it yet, but decided I would definitely have finished it by new year, so counts towards 2023. Very creepy and dark, with a bit of body horror but a really intriguing plot. Can’t wait to find out what happens.

Erin Morgenstern: The Night Circus.

This one didn’t make it into the picture as I’ve lent the book to someone. This was another recommendation and was mind blowing. A centuries long magical battle, which is also a love story. Not just between the protagonists, but people who they meet along the way. The description of the circus is so vivid that it really comes to life. If I get my copy back, this is one I will definitely read again and again.

Neil Gaiman: Sandman (book 1).

I’d obviously heard about this for years, and really enjoyed the Netflix series last year, so decided I should go look at the source material. Definitely worth it. Great stories and wonderful illustration. Another one where I will have to get the rest of the series at some point. 

Robin Ince: Bibliomaniac.

I’ve read a few of Robin’s books now, and I love the narrative style. This one is a tour of Britain’s bookshops (the book tour for The Importance of Being Interested that I read last year). Couple of bits that really made me chuckle, one about my home town, quoting another author as “a dull spot which even drink can’t enliven much” . Another was Shakespeare themed pun shop names (a chiropodist called Two Gentlemen of Verruca for example). 

Matt Parker: Humble Pi. 

Another one that didn’t make the photo, I was lent this one, and have now returned it. This is right up my street, stories of maths and engineering and how they can cause problems if not used properly. Feels like a book version of the Well There’s Your Problem podcast. 

Cariad Lloyd: You are not alone.

Feels reductive to call this a spin off from Cariad’s podcast, but that is definitely the starting point. A fantastic book on grief and grieving, interwoven with Cariad’s own story of her father’s death when she was a teenager. I found it so useful to process some of my own emotions around death of family members, but also other forms of grief (loss of relationships). This is an amazing resource, and remember the five steps of grief were never meant for the way they are used today.

Mattie Lubchansky: Boys Weekend.

I came across Mattie as a guest on various podcasts, and their cartoons on The Nib, so when Boys Weekend came out I ordered it immediately. A great graphic novel about navigating old friendships as a trans person, but also giving capitalism an absolute kicking. Loved it, and recently heard there will be a sequel in 2025.. stay tuned.

Julie McDowell: Attack Warning Red!

Another book from one of my favourite podcasts (Atomic Hobo). An amazingly well researched book on Civil Defence in Britain as it came out of the Second World War, and into the potential atomic horrors of the Cold War. A wonderful mix of whimsy and terrifying details. 

Jake & Hannah Graf: Becoming Us. 

I’ve read quite a few biographies of Trans people at this point, but this is two stories in one, with a proper happy ending. Reading two very different lives, but both with a common thread. A chance encounter leading to a wonderful family. It really is a book about hope. 

Munroe Bergdorf: Transitional.

Another Trans life story, but with a really interesting twist, how life is change, and everything is a transitional state in many ways. Wonderfully written with again a huge amount of joy. So many of these books have changed the way I view myself and how I approach the world, this is another one that has moved my mindset again. 

Garbage: This is the noise that keeps me awake.

A proper coffee table book. A lovely object, that charts the history of one of my favourite bands. Garbage mean a lot to me, they are one of the groups that helped me realise I could be myself. I love the inclusion of the band cocktail recipes. 

James Hetfield: Messengers, The Guitars of James Hetfield.

As a Metallica fan, and a guitarist this is a fantastic book. Some band history, some truly fantastic photography and just some wonderful guitars. Will always love the ESP V with the Hot Rod flames, but seeing an authentic 1958 Gibson Explorer is brilliant. 

#books #trans rights #guitars

[angelaguyton]

A little introduction

Hi, I thought I’d introduce myself (a good habit from Mastodon I think :)

I’ve remade a Tumblr account because I make comics and am looking for the kind of people that like the same kind of humor that I do. I think comics—and comic strips—are a fantastic art form that I wanted to create and think in. Up until recently I've drawn everything using traditional media (India ink, nibs, brush pens, and microns on paper) but I’m really enjoying working digitally. The way I can easily access vibrant color is really seductive.

When I was younger I remember wanting my coloring books to look like the cartoons I’d see on TV (Woody Woodpecker, Looney Tunes, Animaniacs, etc) and could never get the crayon textures to comply. But now I’m able to make those kind of images that I loved so much. I also do all sorts of other art work (as I said, I’m used to working traditionally) but my focus for this account will be comics.

I'm working on 2 webcomics at the moment. One about nihilistic, escaped lab rats (“Nothing Rhymes With Rats”), and the other about...adult-ing infused with slacker humor (“Everything Soup”).

If you have recommendations for folks to follow that you think I’d be into let me know. These days I’m really influenced by the work of Mattie Lubchansky (@lubchansky), Matt Bors, and Sarah Andersen (Sarah Scribbles). These artists have a way of pulling laughter out of me even when seratonin is low, and that’s magic. I hope to do that with my own work.

#introducing myself #pinned intro #intro post #hello neighbor #indie comics #comic making #comic strip #influences #digital art

[thenib]

Matt Lubchansky.

#matt lubchansky #trans rights

[thedurvin]

@space-emperor

#Matt lubchansky #Mattie lubchansky #sci fi

[rupertbbare]

#frog #creature #hybrid #monster #cosmic horror #internet culture #eldritch #matt lubchansky #the nib #frogman

[thecomicon]

'The Antifa Super Soldier Cookbook' Asks What If Everything The Right Thought About The Left Was Real?

‘The Antifa Super Soldier Cookbook’ Asks What If Everything The Right Thought About The Left Was Real?

Antifa literally stands for “anti-fascism” yet it’s become a boogieman for conservatives. A new graphic novel from Matt Lubchansky takes a look at this perspective, wondering what if everything the right thought about the left was real in The Antifa Super Soldier Cookbook. The comic from Silver Sprocket is set for release in March and is currently available for pre-order directly from the…

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#comics #Matt Lubchansky #Silver Sprocket #The Antifa Super Soldier Cookbook

[vfdinthewild]

“when someone makes fun of generations older than me? hilarious, very funny delightful stuff, keep it coming baby“

-this tweet by Matt Lubchansky

#vfd #lemony snicket #asoue #a series of unfortunate events #all the wrong questions #very funny delightful #twitter #matt lubchansky #a good tweet all around #very #funny #delightful

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Preview: Be Gay Do Comics

Be Gay Do Comics preview. Featuring more than 30 cartoonists. Brimming with resilience, inspiration, and humor, an incredible lineup of top indie cartoonists #comics #comicbooks

Be Gay Do Comics

(A) Hazel Reed Newlevant, Joey Alison Sayers, Maia Kobabe, Matt Lubchansky, Breena Nunez, Sasha Velour, Shing Yin Khor, Levi Hastings, Mady G, Bianca Xunise, Kazimir Lee (CA) VARIOUS In Shops: Sep 02, 2020 SRP: $24.99

The dream of a queer separatist town. The life of a gay Jewish Nazi-fighter. A gender reveal party that tears apart reality. These are the just some of the…

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#be gay do comics #bianca xunise #breena nunez #graphic novel #graphic novels #hazel reed newlevant #idw publishing #joey alison sayers #kazimir lee #levi hastings #mady g #maia kobabe #matt lubchansky #sasha velous #shig yin khor

[smashpages]

Smash Pages Q&A: Matt Lubchansky

The associate editor of The Nib discusses their work on the recent anthology ‘Be Gay Do Comics.’

#the nib #be gay do comics #matt lubchansky #anthology #comics

[ayeforscotland]

Cartoon by Matt Lubchansky

#ayeforscotland #Matt Lubchansky #Politics #media bias #centrism

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Published March 11, 2020

#matt lubchansky #lubchansky #comics #divisive #bernie sanders #bernie #biden #joe biden

[viktorkoen]

Amoccaliptic

Just a quick thank you note to the overwhelming (too emotional?) traffic, attention and attendance to our panels and tables. Thank you Emma Allen, Matt Lubchansky, Will Varner and Alexandra Zsigmond for this wide spectrum of advice, expertise and honesty you shared on Saturday. More soon.

photos by Karl Heine

#alexandrazsigmont #emmaallen #matt lubchansky #willverner #viktorkoen #mocca #mocca2019 #sva #schoolofvisualarts #svace #illustrationpanel #professorkoen #svasummerillustrationresidency