I probably shouldn't title this post "Keep the Yuletide Gay," right? Thought not.

[ealgylden]

If you have a bit a spare cash this holiday season (I know, I don't either, but still), please consider tossing a donation the way of Prism Comics, a "nonprofit organization that advocates for greater inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) characters and creators in the comic book industry." It's a good cause and they're nice folks, but as you might imagine, nonprofit queer comics advocacy groups tend not to be rolling in dough. Donations are tax-deductible, or you can always buy a copy (or many copies!) of their annual LGBT Guide to Comics (here's Johanna Draper Carlson's review). Prism Comics 2004 is 128 pages, digest-sized, and includes "QueerYear in Review 2004," interviews with creators like Phil Jimenez, Jose Villarrubia, and Alison Bechdel (sadly a teeny two-pager, but better than nothing), preview excerpts from Donna Barr, Robert Kirby, Eric Shanower (yay!) and others, and exclusive comics by Tim Fish, Leanne Franson, Kris Dresen (krisdresen- yay, new Max and Lily!) and others, plus the handy "Creator Profiles" section. No Elizabeth Watasin art like in the 2003 edition (aw), but the 2004 one is attractively packaged, shows some nice variety and has a good deal of useful information. It's worth getting one if you can, and it'll support a good cause.

Comments

[mrkinch.livejournal.com]

New Max and Lilly? Woo hoo! Thanks for the link. It's not working just now (maybe response to your entry overwhelmed it? we can hope) but when it is I'll get at least two copies of the Guide. Barring that (heh), it seems to be available through Top Shelf (http://www.topshelfcomix.com/index.php).

So are you one of the enlightened, waiting patiently or not so, and cheering every rumor that Ivan Velez will actually finish Tales of the Closet? Geeze, I'd love to go comics shopping with you. Win the lottery and come out for APE!

[ealgylden.livejournal.com]

Heh. Yes, with my mighty powaaahs, I have turned the vast tides toward their website! Fear me! *g* That would be cool. But yeah, I've been having problems with it off and on, too. I've seen a bunch of "please help" posts on various comics blogs, so I assume they're getting swamped in a good way. Hope so, anyway.

Waiting impatiently with my foot tapping! *g* I refuse to give up hope, though it's certainly been a while since the last issue. Patience is a frustrating virtue. *g* I so wish I could get out to APE one year! I always read Slave Labor's little press releases and pine. But I've never even been to SPX, and at least that's on the same coast as I am. I'll have to look into this "win the lottery" plan. Sounds downright appealing. ;)