![]() While mention will also be made of comix, strips and single panel gags aimed at the burgeoning gay press of the 1970s, the focus of this paper is the more recognized body of underground work not usually considered in this context. The “ground level” work of Howard Chaykin will also be considered in this light. Clay Wilson will be examined in this light. ![]() Among others, the works of Gilbert Shelton, Bobby London, Trina Robbins and S. This paper will look at the overt texts, as well as the subtexts, of comix that predate (or are contemporary to) out GLBT creators and their works. This pattern persisted until GLBT creators began appearing in the underground comix venues, with some notable exceptions. comix) were often a surprising step backwards from the treatments of these groups in mainstream comics, both those contemporary to and preceding the undergrounds.ĭrawing heavily on cliché and stereotype, and perpetuating the fallacy of gay characters as societal menaces, the undergrounds regularly served to magnify misunderstandings and homophobia. The new adventures of Abraham Lincoln Identifiant : 74130 Scénario : McCloud, Scott. In this sense, the portrayals of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender characters in Underground comics (A.K.A. Une BD de Scott McCloud chez Image Comics (Homage Comics) - 1998. ![]() Often considered the model of social change and rebellion in the history of comics, the books known as the undergrounds were sometimes a breeding ground of reactionary ideas and ideologies. ![]()
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