11 comics read during lesbian cycle

This is the lesbian visibility week! As a very obvious lesbian, I would like to give some advice (thanks, staff!) to check out this week. Sure, lesbians can be seen all year round, but I want to highlight some of my (and beat staff) favorite Sapphic comics.

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Snotgirl Brian Lee O’Malley and Leslie Hung

Snotgirl It is ironic, murder mystery, meditation on loneliness and identity disguised by avocado toast and coordinate costumes. For beginners, Snotgirl Following the green-haired fashion blogger Lottie Person, as the magazine cover, is twice as hollow as the cover. But under the painted selfies and weaponized clothing is a long-term allergic soul, both literally and symbolically leaking. When she meets Caroline at a coffee shop, her world begins to be turned upside down.

Her new friend Caroline could be an hallucination, a femme fatale, or a lifelong love for Lottie – know? But as the problem progressed, the truth about her became clearer. Or is it like this?

If you have me By Eunnie

Enni‘ if You’ll have me It is a heartfelt, exquisite Sapique romantic graphic novel. It revolves around two completely opposite college students, Momo and PG. Momo is shy, anxious and desperate romantic, while PG is confident, outgoing and guardian due to the heartbreak of the past.

The book shines and depicts queer love, the emotional complexity of young adults, and the importance of communication and healing. It’s a comfortable, slow-burning romance with lots of sweet moments of life, with a strong focus on personal growth and friendship.

Datura Magazine By multiple authors

In the shadow garden of contemporary comics Datura Magazine Blooms – A strange, Josei-inspired anthology that invites readers to inhale intoxicating perfumes and get a good idea of ​​the risks of its thorns.

Each problem unfolds like a dream, where speculative and realist narratives are intertwined with challenges to love, identity, and social norms. These stories are produced by a wide variety of creators, delving into the complexity of queer existence, giving glimpses of familiar and dreamy worlds.

Influence Jade lft Peters

In this world, the Zombie Apocalypse has become a recurring event (it is the seventh iteration), and dodie and beatriz find themselves covered up their bunkers, not only survivors, but also unintentional pioneers as new social roles: “made the impact”. These professional zombie hunters document their lives online, blending the terrible people with ordinary, dangerous and performance.

Storytelling is a tapestry woven through interviews, social media clips and nostalgic thinking that provides multifaceted glimpses for a day in the apocalypse. In this world, the extraordinary world becomes ordinary, and the Revelation is just another background for personal growth and connection. Also, one of the main characters is a Butch, which is rare even among queer reps (complain, complain).

Drop Barbara Mazzi

In Mazzi Droptime is both a currency and a curse. Hourglass is the overall proof of human pursuit of immortality. This perfect machine grants the eternal youth privileges, and its creators do not see it on the gears.

Martel, a beneficiary of the system, began to question the value of her endless existence. She met a assembly worker working inside the machine with twenty rally members, awakening a desire for real connection. Their secret relationship becomes a quiet rebellion against a commoditized and emotionally suppressed society.

Mazzi’s artwork is inspired by Art Deco elegance and steampunk complexity, reflecting the tension between the affluence and oppression between stories. The narrative unfolds at a lyrical rhythm, exploring the themes of love, class differences and the artificial cost of utopia.

Cosmoknights Hannah Templar

In the neon corridor of the Templars of the Universe Cosmoknights Inhabit, the medieval miscellaneous items were reconceived in a mecha suit, and the prize was the princess’s hand, the main character, Pan, lived in a world that was both vast and narrow. One of her mechanics’ daughters on a rear Mercury planet, her life is a series of habits–until she helps her best friend Princess Tara, boldly escapes patriarchal fate.

Years later, Pan’s encounter with Cass and the Bee is a pair of gladiators who deviate from the world, whose own subversive agenda reignites her dormant contempt. These women fought not for the princess, but for the release of them. Pan is drawn to their tracks and embarks on a journey that challenges her views on heroism, love and rebellion.

Templer’s narrative is a kaleidoscope of bright tones and emotional depth, each panel pulsating with the tension between tradition and transformation. This story not only criticizes oppressive systems, but also provides a vision of friendship and resistance driven by Comaderie and Queer Joy.

Laura Deen keeps breaking up with me By Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero O’Connell

The modern queer classic centers on Frederica “Freddy” Riley, a 17-year-old high school student in Berkeley, California, who is trapped in a turbulent, changing, ever-changing relationship with the charismatic and popular Laura Dean. Despite Laura’s repeated breakups and emotional unavailability, Freddy finds herself trapped in a relationship and tries to let go of someone who doesn’t treat her well.

The novel delves into the meaning of toxic relationships, self-worth and supportive friendships. It depicts the challenges of navigating young love, recognizing and riding of unhealthy patterns. It is worth noting that this story addresses these issues without focusing on external conflicts such as homophobia, but emphasizes the universal experience of love and self-discovery.

pagan By Natasha Alterici

pagan go through Natasha Substitute is a bold and visually compelling graphic novel that reimagines Nordic myths through feminist and queer lenses. The story follows the young Viking warrior Aydis, who is driven out of her village after being caught kissed by another woman. With the brand “paganism”, she set out to seek to challenge the patriarchal gods and free women from oppressive domination.

The narrative weaves together themes of self-discovery, resistance and empowerment, all set against the backdrop of rich Nordic landscapes. Alterici’s artwork is characterized by its expressiveness and soft palette, enhancing the mythical and emotional depth of the story.

Lightning and lightning Kimberly Wang

If you know the meaning of the word “Blood Knight” you’ll love Kimberly King‘ Lightning and lightning. In a world where popular media and military power gather, two idols, Sogel Guardians Magni and Dimo ​​are designed to launch endless wars on behalf of their corporate countries. Their battles are broadcasts for mass consumption, as many wonders as they are, and have to do with supremacy.

Wang’s first graphic novel unfolds with a compelling two-tone palette that juxtaposes the dystopian landscape’s distinctive attitude with the protagonist’s subtle emotions. The narrative explores the themes of the artificial cost of identity, agency and permanent warfare, which challenges readers to create authenticity in reality.

How do we have a relationship? By Tamifull

exist How do we have a relationship?,,,,, Tammieffel A portrait of tender, turbulent young love is drawn between two women, who learn to be their own meaning and grow next to others.

Miwa retains and uncertainty, the bold and breeze of Saeko comes together from shared curiosity rather than certainty. Originally an experiment about experiments – two college students reached an agreement while trying to date, a dance of wealthy, complex identity, emotion and self-discovery. Like any story worth telling, their marks are false and milestones, doubt and clarity moments, all of which map with patient hands and quiet respect to the complexity that human heart tries to be consistent. Tamifull’s work captures the chaos of queer dating in the 21st century without getting stuck.

She likes to watch, she likes to eat Sakami Yuzaki

exist She likes cooking, she likes eating,,,,, Sapphire surface Inviting us into a quiet, sunny space in everyday life, where things as simple as sharing meals become the beginning of something profound. Yuki felt solace in cooking, he often ate alone, although she often ate – until Totoko, her neighbor was filled with appetite and a bigger spirit, that he entered the frame. Their development is not only a habitual food and friendship, but also a slow intimacy, which is built on the understanding of small kindness and silence.

Yuzaki’s storytelling is intentional and warm, not like wonder, but truth. It candidly articulates a courage of choice to accompany, especially in a world that often misunderstands it.