Alison Bechdel

Alison Bechdel says her radical queer comics are now more widely accepted

When Bechdel began cartooning about same-sex relationships decades ago it was "the most subcultural, fringe, beyond-the-pale thing you could ever think of doing."

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Vermont’s cartoonist laureate is Alison Bechdel of ‘Fun Home’ fame

Vermont is believed to be the only state that regularly appoints a cartoonist laureate.

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Alison Bechdel reprises beloved ‘Dykes to Watch Out For’ comic

The election results inspired iconic comic book artist Alison Bechdel to check in with the beloved characters of "Dykes to Watch Out For."

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‘Fun Home’ cast will perform musical blocks from Orlando tragedy

The musical is based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel memoir about growing up with a closeted dad in the family's funeral home business.

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How America got Russia’s UN ambassador to attend a lesbian-themed play

Several ambassadors said after the play that they arrived not knowing what it was about.

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LGBT History Month: ‘Dykes To Watch Out For’ cartoonist Alison Bechdel

Alison Bechdel is a celebrated cartoonist and author of the long-running comic strip, “Dykes To Watch Out For.” Her groundbreaking graphic memoir, “Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic,” was awarded the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic…

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