Howard Cruse

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The life story of Howard Cruse, a pivotal figure in LGBTQ+ comics, highlights his journey from a preacher's kid in Alabama to the "godfather of queer comics." As a groundbreaking cartoonist and activist, he created the influential comic strip Wendel and edited Gay Comix, fostering the careers of notable artists. His graphic novel Stuck Rubber Baby explores his coming out against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. Through archival research and interviews, the book examines Cruse's work and its significance within the context of LGBTQ+ rights and American comics history.