This post is part of a Nat. Brut series in which feminist writers, artists, and activists discuss people, publications, or organizations who are working toward inclusivity. Today cartoonist Whit Taylor shares her choices.
Graphic Culture- Fusion
“…this is a go to place for diverse storytelling.”
Graphic Culture- Fusion- The comics section of Fusion, which is edited by award winning syndicated political cartoonist, Jen Sorensen, features a well-rounded mix of political strips, comic essays, and longer form comics journalism. It showcases a variety of voices reflecting on socioculturally important topics such as LGBTQ rights, mental health, sexual assault, economic inequality, and racial discrimination. It is an exciting period for the relatively young genre of comics journalism and this is a go to place for diverse storytelling.
Mutha Magazine
“…some of the finest comics about modern motherhood…”
Mutha Magazine- Founder Michelle Tea mentions that one of her aims for this site is to offer a space where all types of mothers can have a voice. The site, which features prose as well as comics, has some of the finest comics about modern motherhood from talented creators such as Tyler Cohen, Glynnis Fawkes, Summer Pierre, Keiler Roberts, Rachel Masilamani, and Lauren Weinstein. Beginnings End: A Comic by Rina Ayuyang was nominated for a 2014 Eisner Award for Best Short Story.
Oh Joy Sex Toy!
“…inclusion of all genders, sexualities, and body types…”
Oh Joy Sex Toy!- This 18+ weekly comic, which has been running since 2013 is the brainchild of artist/co-writer Erika Moen & her co-writer/editor/spouse Matthew Nolan. The comic covers everything from sexual health education, to illustrated reviews of sex products, in an engaging, informative, and often witty way. Their representation and inclusion of all genders, sexualities, and body types, is not only important in giving all readers a comprehensive view of sex and sexuality, but also in opening up healthier lines of dialogue about topics that many feel uncomfortable or uniformed in talking about.
Whit Taylor a cartoonist, writer, and editor from New Jersey. She received a Glyph Award for her minicomic Watermelon in 2012 and an Ignatz nomination for her series Madtown High in 2013. Some of her recent work includes The Anthropologists (Sparkplug Books), comics essays for The Nib, and Subcultures: A Comics Anthology, which she edited for Ninth Art Press. She has written for Panel Patter, Comics Workbook Magazine, The Tiny Report, and The Comics Journal.
Nat. Brut is a biannual journal of art and literature that aims to advance equality and inclusivity in all creative fields. To learn more about us, or to order a copy of our latest issue, visit us online!
