Ten Essential Graphic Novels and Memoirs About Queer Women
When I read a graphic novel that includes a queer narrative there are a few things that make it stand out to me. I want characters that feel sincere, not typecast. In short, characters I can see some of myself in. In the realm of indie comics, representation has taken great strides. A lot of publishers have taken an initiative to highlight heretofore underrepresented stories of queer women. Here are a few I think you shouldn’t miss:
1. Love and Rockets: Locas Books 1-6 by Jaime Hernandez
Love and Rockets is a profound and complex series written and illustrated by and Jaime Hernandez. The series is daunting to begin, but fear not, Fantagraphics has been kind enough to collect them into bite size chunks. Enter the collected books by Jaime Hernandez. I would be at a loss to discuss what indie comics with queer characters are today without mentioning these booksThe narrative revolves around a rich cast of Latin-American characters, all from a place called Hoppers outside of Los Angeles. The central focus, to get a taste for what you can expect. What begins as a slice-of-life narrative with a lot of fantasy, action, and adventure, slowly matures into realistic fiction about a group of friends and enemies you can’t help but feel are truly alive as you watch them age and grow through the years.
