Alison Bechdel

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.”

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

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

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.

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

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 Book.