We have an amazing collection of comics for you this week - from quietly joyful to surreal and psychedelic.
Featuring an all-star cast of queer cartoonists: Emil Ó Melia, Al Varela, Clover Ajamie, Alecia Gatlin, and Harper Grove!
And remember to submit here! for September’s first issue :O
Communion by Emil Ó Melia
Emil Ó Melia is an artist only capable of socializing in groups of 5 or less. They won’t respond to your dms on insta/twt at @eimilom.
Pop-Up by Al Varela
cw: gender dysphoria
Al is a queer cartoonist who makes comics about growing up and figuring yourself out, of which you can find on their Instagram, @al_draws_things.
Trying to Live by Clover Ajamie
Clover Ajamie is a queer artist creature trying to figure it all out. Find more of their work on the wretched wretched app, https://www.instagram.com/rajamie.
Anxiety Garden by Alecia Gatlin
Alecia Gatlin is a disabled, queer comic artist making comics in Portland, OR. Their work primarily centers around slice of life, disability, and sight gags. You can find Alecia's work at www.aleciagatlin.com, and on Instagram at @blueredandgray.
murmuration by harper grove
Harper is a queer artist who wishes they had more time to make comics. You can find their spankin' new IG page here @_grrrove
Possum Prompt
Try our prompt! We dare you! Anything could happen!
Write a comic in the form of a letter to someone. This could be autobiographical, fictional, or even somewhere between the two.
And before you go…
We wanna hear from you! If you’ve loved The Gutter so far, help us make it even better. If you have a bone to pick with us, this is your time!! The first 5 survey takers will receive a personalized e-thank you from lead possum Art Spiegelperson.