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Shirtlifter #5 – Steve MacIsaac Concludes ‘Unpacking’, His Long-Form Tale of a Gay Man at a Crossroads

by Tom Murphy
September 7, 2015

After a four-year gap since the last installment, Shirtlifter #5 sees the conclusion of ‘Unpacking’, Steve MacIsaac’s compelling story of a commitment-averse gay man. Punctuated by interesting short strips from…

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Rise: Comics Against Bullying #1 – Good Comics for a Great Cause

by Tom Murphy
March 27, 2015

A mix of new and experienced talent makes this an entertaining and thought-provoking anthology, with useful resources for young people at risk of bullying. Even from my tangential perspective, it’s…

Frankenstein Underground by Mike Mignola, Ben Stenbeck & Dave Stewart (Dark Horse Comics)

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Broken Frontier Staff Picks for March 18, 2015 – Invisible Republic, Chrononauts, Frankenstein Underground, Rise: Comics Against Bullying & More

by Frederik Hautain
March 17, 2015

It’s almost Wednesday, and you know what that means: a fresh load of comics and graphic novels! With so many publications hitting your local comics store or digital storefront, the…

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Broken Frontier Staff Picks For March 11, 2015 – Death of the Artist, Howard The Duck, Southern Cross, Mouse Guard & More

by Frederik Hautain
March 10, 2015

It’s almost Wednesday, and you know what that means: a fresh load of comics and graphic novels! With so many publications hitting your local comics store or digital storefront, the…

Dash #1 by Dave Ebersole and Delia Gable (Northwest Press)

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Dash #1 – An Engaging Blend of Noir and Queer in 1940 LA from Northwest Press

by Tom Murphy
October 2, 2014

In Dash #1, writer Dave Ebersole and artist Delia Gable cook up an engaging and enjoyable tale of shadowy goings-on in the City of Angels. Having brushed off the stardust…

Capitol Hilbillies (Chirs Lange; Northwest Press)

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Capitol Hillbillies Volume 1 – Chris Lange’s Crude and Hilarious Webcomic Deserves its First Print Edition

by Reid Vanier
July 25, 2014

This look at life in Seattle’s “gay-bourhood” is graphic, crass, and pretty darn funny, which it owes to Chris Lange’s honest writing and the serious sociopolitical issues that lie at…

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Broken Frontier Staff Picks for July 23: Goon, Tüki, Gast, Groo vs Conan, Storm & More

by Frederik Hautain
July 22, 2014

It’s almost Wednesday, and you know what that means: a fresh load of comics and graphic novels! With so many publications hitting your local comics store or digital storefront, BF…

Qu33r (edited by Rob Kirby, Northwest Press)

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QU33R – A Dazzling Anthology from the Vibrant Alt-Queer Comics Scene

by Tom Murphy
February 24, 2014

QU33R, edited by Rob Kirby and published by Northwest Press, is a diverse but consistently excellent collection that belongs on the shelf of any serious fan of the comics medium….