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REPRESENTATION MATTERS.

Every June, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual communities recognize Pride Month in memory of the victims of the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. This annual celebration hails LGBTQ+ civil rights victories, commemorates sacrifices made by LGBTQ+ members and their allies, and acknowledges the distances yet ahead for global equality for all persons under law.

Retailers and readers of all stripes may recognize Pride Month for the proliferation of Pride parades across the globe, which invite all attendees to come as they are and to feel a joyful sense of belonging.

It is in this same spirit of welcoming togetherness that PREVIEWS is proud to highlight a wide array of comics stories both about and from our siblings in the LGBTQ+ communities, available to order now at your local comic shop.

ABSTRACT STUDIOS
STRANGERS IN PARADISE OMNIBUS SC ED NEW PTG
(W) Terry Moore (A/CA) Terry Moore
The Strangers In Paradise Omnibus softcover edition is back in print! This new printing of the Omnibus collects the entire series in two premium softcover volumes totaling 2,128 pages, housed in a gorgeous slipcase. Don't miss this chance to own an affordable version of the definitive SIP collection!
In Shops: Dec 11, 2019
SRP: $109.99
PREVIEWS Page #254

DARK HORSE COMICS
SECRET LOVES OF GEEKS TP (OCT170053)
(W) Margaret Atwood, Patrick Rothfuss, Gerard Way, Dana Simpson, Gabby Rivera, Hope Larson, Cecil Castellucci, Marley Zarcone, Valentine De Landro (A) Megan Kearney, Michael Walsh (CA) Becky Cloonan
The follow-up to the smash-hit The Secret Loves of Geek Girls, this brand new anthology features comic and prose stories from cartoonists and professional geeks about their most intimate, heartbreaking, and inspiring tales of love, sex, and dating. This volume includes creators of diverse genders, orientations, and cultural backgrounds.
Featuring work by Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid's Tale), Gerard Way (Umbrella Academy), Patrick Rothfuss (The Name of the Wind), Dana Simpson (Phoebe and Her Unicorn), Gabby Rivera (America), Hope Larson, (Batgirl), Cecil Castellucci (Soupy Leaves Home), Valentine De Landro (Bitch Planet), Marley Zarcone (Shade), Sfé
  R. Monster (Beyond: A queer comics anthology), Amy Chu (Wonder Woman), cover art by Becky Cloonan (Demo), and more!
In Shops: Jul 28, 2021
SRP: $14.99
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DARK HORSE COMICS
KILLER QUEENS #1 (OF 4) CVR A BALBONI
(W) David M. Booher (A/CA) Claudia Balboni
Meet Max and Alex. Reformed intergalactic assassins for hire. On the run. Also super gay. Their former boss-a fluffy monkey with a jetpack-is hot on their tail to take back his stolen ship. They gotta eat, so they take a mission from Alex's old flame. Your standard no-kill, casualty-free kidnapping recovery from a nearby moon. Only complication? Half the moon is ruled by a fascist dictator hostile to foreigners. They're the Killer Queens, so what could possibly go wrong?

Join rising star David M. Booher (Canto, Alien Bounty Hunter) and an all-LGBTQ creative team as they tackle issues of love, xenophobia, and the terror of fascist dictatorships in this hilarious sci-fi epic.
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $3.99
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AFTERSHOCK COMICS
KILL A MAN OGN (RES)
(W) Steve Orlando, Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A/CA) Alec Morgan
As a child, James Bellyi watched his father die in the ring as payback for slurs thrown at the other fighter. Today, he's a Mixed Martial Arts star at the top of his game, and one of the most popular fighters in the world...until he's outed as gay in his title shot press con-ference.

Abandoned overnight by his training camp, his endorsements, his fans and his sport, to
regain his title shot Bellyi is forced to turn to the last person he ever wants to see again: Xavier Mayne, a gay, once-great fighter in his own right...and the man James once watched kill his father.

A singular achievement from writers Steve Orlando (Martian Manhunter, DEAD KINGS) and Phillip K. Johnson (Aquaman, Adventure Time, The Last Time) with art from Alec Morgan (Midnighter, Daredevil, Battlestar Galactica).
In Shops: Dec 02, 2020
SRP: $17.99
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AFTERSHOCK COMICS
RAINBOW BRIDGE GN
(W) Steve Orlando, Steve Foxe (A/CA) Valentina Brancati
What if you got one last adventure with your best friend?
Andy and Rocket grew up together, with Rocket serving as Andy's guardian through every one of childhood's ups and downs. So, when Rocket passes away right before Andy's 14th birthday, he's rudderless. He can't imagine making the transition to high school without Rocket at his side. The day before school starts, when Andy is at his lowest, he visits Rocket's grave and unexpect-edly summons the RAINBOW BRIDGE, a gateway to a fantasy world where pets discover their afterlife. But there's a dark shadow to this paradise, and without Andy's help, Rocket's eternity may be grim...
The first graphic novel from AfterShock's new YA imprint, Seismic Press, RAINBOW BRIDGE was con-ceived and written by Steve Orlando (PROJECT PATRON, KILL A MAN, Midnighter) and Steve Foxe (Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Grumpy Cat) with art by Valentina Brancati (Les Ravencroft, Ghost Writer).  Published in the category standard size of 6.5" x 9.5", this 120-page OGN will resonate with anyone who has ever had to say goodbye to a beloved pet - or who has greeted growing up with nervousness and anxiety.
In Shops: Aug 11, 2021
SRP: $16.99
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BEHEMOTH COMICS
NINE STONES #1 CVR A SPANO (MR)
(W) Samuel Spano (A/CA) Samuel Spano
Disturbing dreams shake Alistair "Allie" Jacobi's nights. But his daytime life is not much better. His father, the boss of a criminal organization, has decided that it's time for his son to gain experience in the underworld. So Allie, 19, finds himself doing an "internship" in a convenience store run by the man who, under the cover of home deliveries, is selling drugs to the entire city. To teach him the "job" is Christopher, an older guy. The bond created between the two of them will give life to dark presences and disturbing and enigmatic premonitions.
In Shops: Sep 08, 2021
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #265

BLACK PANEL PRESS
QUEER IN ASIA GN (MR)
(W) Seven (A/CA) Seven
Who is Tian Fushi? A misunderstood manga artist, a depraved citizen of Chinese pornography, a young gay man gone astray in an ultraviolent world, a lost boy out of Peter Pan's Neverland? How will he put the fragments of himself together and discover who he really is? Queer: differing in some way from what is usual or normal; this is definitely the case with this graphic novel. A portrait of a Chinese youth in search of love and meaning. An intimate and striking modern quest for identity.
In Shops: Sep 22, 2021
SRP: $39.99
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BOOM! STUDIOS
JULIET TAKES A BREATH ORIGINAL GN
(W) Gabby Rivera (A/CA) Celia Moscote
For fans of Bloom and Spinning, critically-acclaimed writer Gabby Rivera (Marvel's America) adapts her bestselling novel alongside artist Celia Moscote in an unforgettable queer coming-of-age story exploring race, identity and what it means to be true to your amazing self. Even when the rest of the world doesn't understand.

Juliet Milagros Palante is leaving the Bronx and headed to Portland, Oregon. She just came out to her family and isn't sure if her mom will ever speak to her again. But Juliet has a plan to figure out what it means to be Puerto Rican, lesbian and out. And that starts with the perfect mentor - Harlowe Brisbane, a feminist author who will surely help Juliet find her best self.

There's just one problem - Harlowe's white, not from the Bronx and doesn't have the answers. Okay, maybe that's more than one problem, but Juliet never said it was a perfect plan...
In Shops: Nov 25, 2020
SRP: $14.99
PREVIEWS Page #186

DARK HORSE COMICS
HUSBANDS HC (MR)
(W) Jane Espenson, Brad Bell (A) Natalie Nourigat, M. S. Corley, Ben Dewey, Tania Del Rio (A/CA) Ron Chan
Written by Husbands creators Jane Espenson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Brad Bell, this is the comic-book continuation of the sitcom phenom. Husbands tells the story of famous gay newlyweds Brady and Cheeks, who sparked a media firestorm when they woke up legally wed after a drunken Vegas weekend. Now, a mystical wedding gift launches the couple on a series of adventures-a tongue-in-cheek journey through iconic genre realms-filled with obstacles that threaten to tear them apart.  Follow Brady and Cheeks into a superhero showdown, a fairytale fantasy, a Holmesian mystery, an epic galactic battle, a madcap high school romp, and a saucy secret-spy thrill ride.  Includes bonus "making of" material and a special introduction.

In Shops: Mar 27, 2013
SRP: $14.99
PREVIEWS Page #50

DRAWN & QUARTERLY
WOMAN WORLD GN (MR)
(W) Aminder Dhaliwal (A/CA) Aminder Dhaliwal
When a birth defect wipes out the planet's entire population of men, Woman World rises out of society's ashes. Dhaliwal's infectiously funny instagram comic follows the rebuilding process, tracking a group of women who have rallied together under the flag of "Beyonce's Thighs." Only Grandma remembers the distant past, a civilization of segway-riding mall cops, Blockbusters movie rental shops, and "That's What She Said" jokes. Woman World is an uproarious and insightful graphic novel from a talented and funny new voice.
In Shops: Sep 12, 2018
SRP: $24.95
PREVIEWS Page #303

DYNAMITE
XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS ROAD WARRIOR TP
(W) Vita Ayala (A) Olympia Sweetman, Vasco Georgiev, Jordi Perez, Erica D'Urso (CA) David Mack
In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings...a land in turmoil called out for a hero! She was XENA, a mighty princess forged in the heat of battle! In this all-new series, writer VITA AYALA (Black Panther, Shuri, Wonder Woman, The Wilds) and artists OLYMPIA SWEETMAN, VASCO GEORGIEV, JORDI PEREZ, AND ERICA D'URSO throw Xena and her companion Gabrielle headfirst into a mysterious adventure. Can Xena discover the secrets of a village full of super-strong children, before jealous and petty GODS get involved?
In Shops: Feb 19, 2020
SRP: $19.99
PREVIEWS Page #207

FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS
NO STRAIGHT LINES QUEER COMICS TP
(W) Howard Cruse (A) Trina Robbins
COLECTS THE WORLD 'S GREATEST LGBT COMICS UNDER ONE COVER .
No Straight Lines showcases major names such as Alison Bechdel, Howard Cruse, and Ralf KÖnig (one of Europe's most popular cartoonists), as well as high-profile, crossover creators who have dabbled in LGBT cartooning, like legendary NYC artist David Wojnarowicz and media darling and advice columnist Dan Savage. No Straight Lines also spotlights many talented creators who never made it out of the queer comics ghetto, but produced amazing work that deserves wider attention.
Queer cartooning encompasses some of the best and most interesting comics of the last four decades, with creators tackling complex issues of identity and a changing society with intelligence, humor, and imagination. This book celebrates this vibrant artistic underground by gathering together a collection of excellent stories that can be enjoyed by all.
Until recently, queer cartooning existed in a parallel universe to the rest of comics, appearing only in gay newspapers and gay bookstores and not in comic book stores, mainstream bookstores or newspapers. The insular nature of the world of queer cartooning, however, created a fascinating artistic scene. LGBT comics have been an uncensored, internal conversation within the queer community, and thus provide a unique window into the hopes, fears, and fantasies of queer people for the last four decades.
These comics have forged their aesthetics from the influences of underground comix, gay erotic art, punk zines, and the biting commentaries of drag queens, bull dykes, and other marginalized queers. They have analyzed their own communities, and their relationship with the broader society. They are smart, funny, and profound. No Straight Lines has been heralded by people interested in comics history, and people invested in LGBT culture will embrace it as a unique and invaluable collection.
In Shops: Jul 31, 2013
SRP: $35.00
PREVIEWS Page #308

IMAGE COMICS
BINGO LOVE TP VOL 01 JACKPOT EDITION
(W) Tee Franklin, Katie Cook, Marguerite Bennett, Shawn Pryor, Alyssa Cole, Amanda Deibert, Gail Simone (A) Jenn St-Onge, Katie Cook, Beverly Johnson, Shae Beagle, Cat Staggs, Margaux Saltel (A/CA) Paulina Ganucheau
When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari reunite decades later at a church bingo hall-and what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage.
This Jackpot Edition contains over FIFTY PAGES of bonus material, including the talents of MARGUERITE BENNETT (Batwoman) and newcomer BEVERLY JOHNSON, SHAWN PRYOR (Cash and Carrie) and PAULINA GANUCHEAU (Zodiac Starforce), award-winning historical romance author ALYSSA COLE's comics writing debut with CARA McGEE (Over The Garden Wall), and GAIL SIMONE (CROSSWIND) with illustrations from SARA ALFAGEEH and ARIELA KRISTANTINA (InSeXts). Plus a sneak peek of BINGO LOVE, VOL. 2: DEAR DIARY, with an afterword from GABBY RIVERA (America).
In Shops: Nov 07, 2018
SRP: $14.99
PREVIEWS Page #62

ONI PRESS INC.
QUICK & EASY GUIDE TO QUEER & TRANS IDENTITIES
(W) Mady G, J.R. Zuckerberg (A) Mady G, J.R. Zuckerberg
In this quick and easy guide to queer and trans identities, cartoonists Mady G and J.R. Zuckerberg guide you through the basics of the LGBT+ world! Covering essential topics
like sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and navigating relationships, this guide explains the spectrum of human experience through informative comics, interviews, worksheets, and imaginative examples. A great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys!
In Shops: Apr 24, 2019
SRP: $9.99
PREVIEWS Page #322

NBM
LEONARDO DA VINCI & RENAISSANCE OF WORLD HC GN
(W) Marwan Kahil (A) Ariel Vittori
One of the greatest artists of all time, as well as a genius inventor, Leonardo Da Vinci was arrestingly tall and handsome. This comics biography shows the process of his work and his inventions, his persecution as a gay man, and how the changing politics of his country and ebbs and flows of those in power affected him and his career. A turbulent story on an exceptional man. Complemented with back matter on his chronology, a list of his works, and more.
In Shops: Aug 19, 2020
SRP: $19.99
PREVIEWS Page #334

SOARING PENGUIN PRESS
(USE DEC237257) URBAN TAILS GN
(W) Ilana Zeffren (A) Ilana Zeffren
Urban Tails tells the story of daily life in Tel Aviv, Israel, through the eyes of a lesbian family dominated by cats. Mom 1, the writer and illustrator, is busy with her art; Mom 2, her girlfriend, is obsessed with her psychologist and therapy; and Rafi and Spaghetti, their two talking cats, are busy with cat stuff, but also with political and social issues. Rafi, being black and the only male in the household, becomes a social activist who fights for justice, and Spaghetti promotes Feminism, long before "Me too." Translated from the original Hebrew comics first published in Petting Corner for Haaretz.
In Shops: May 11, 2022
SRP: $25.99
PREVIEWS Page #345

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