Media Resources Humor © January 2001, Demian These cartoonists bring top-notch artistry, sharp wit, and engaging story lines to their work. In short, a feast for the eyes, intellectual engagement for the head, and belly laughs to aid the digestion. Out-of-print books may be found at used book stores or libraries. Availability and costs change often, so it’s best to contact publishers or distributors before ordering. —— Tim Barela —— Leonard & Larry made its first appearance “Gay Comix #5” in 1984. The stories ran regularly in “The Advocate” and in “Frontiers” magazines. The following books by Barela feature this endearing male couple in sickness and in health … Domesticity Isn’t Pretty (1993), $12.95 Palliard Press, 912 West Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55408 The collected humorous adventures of Leonard and Larry. A witty, extremely well-drawn, endearing look at the gay couple next door. Kurt Cobain and Mozart are Both Dead (1993), $12.95 Palliard Press, 912 West Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55408 More collected humorous adventures of Leonard and Larry. Visitations from assorted dead composers, and Larry’s own near-death experience. Answers that burning question: “Does one certain right-wing, religious TV evangelist really merit going to heaven when he dies?” —— Alison Bechdel —— The secret, mysterious and stimulating world of lesbians are all exposed for your viewing pleasure by Bechdel. These books contain the wonderful, continuing and humorous comic strip saga of lesbian relationships — along with heaping spoonfuls of sharp political commentary. Dykes to Watch Out For (1986), $6.95/14.95 soft/hard More Dykes to Watch Out for (1988), $7.95/16.95 New, Improved! Dykes to Watch Out for (1990), $7.95/16.95 Dykes to Watch Out for: The Sequel (1992), $8.95 Spawn of Dykes to Watch Out for (1993), $9.95 Unnatural Dykes to Watch Out for (1995), $10.95 Split-Level Dykes to Watch Out for (1998), $10.95 Post- Dykes to Watch Out for (2000), $11.95 Add $2 postage for 1st book, $.50 each thereafter. Firebrand Books, 141 The Commons, Ithaca, NY 14850; 607-272-0000 —— Howard Cruse —— “Howard Cruse, creator of Barefootz and Wendel and the founding editor of ‘Gay Comix,’ is an Alabama preacher’s kid who counted ‘The Baptist Student’ among his cartoon markets while still in high school. Since then, his comic strips and cartoon illustrations have appeared in dozens of national magazines, underground comic books, and anthologies as well as in four book collections of his own. Since 1979, he has shared his life in New York City with book editor and political activist Ed Sedarbaum.” — from Cruse’s graphic novel, Stuck Rubber Baby. Wendel (1983), $9.95, Gay Presses of New York. Out of print. Light-hearted, poignant and occasionally erotic comic strip stories, largely about a promising gay male relationship. Wendel on the Rebound (1989), $9.95 St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10010 Wendel, his partner Ollie, and their pals ’n gals in stories that are funny, heart-warming, politically savvy, erotic and endearing — sometimes all at once in the same picture frame. Wendel Comix #1 (1990), $2.95 Kitchen Sink Press, 2 Swamp Road, Princeton, WI 54968 Continuing stories of the thriving relationship of Wendel and Ollie and their community of friends. How you can own original art work created by Howard Cruse. —— Robert Kirby —— The whimsical Curbside strips run regularly through many gay American publications. In 1997, Kirby received a Xeric Grant to produce Curbside. He has edited the comic zine “Strange-Looking Exile” (1991-1994), and produced four issues of “Boy Trouble” (1994-present); both critical successes. His comics have also been seen in “The Advocate,” “Gay Comics,” The Question of Equality (Scribner) and The Factsheet Five Zine Reader (Three Rivers Press). Curbside (1998), $8 Robert Kirby/ HobNob Press, P.O. Box 300102, Minneapolis, MN 55403 A (likely autobiographical) rocky relationship between Bob and Tony made to look like fun. We welcome additions and updates. Please contact us with the following: • Full Title • Author • Date • Cost • Publisher • Pub.’s Address • Pub.’s Phone • Pub.’s E-mail • Pub.’s Web Site • Order Information • Book Description Return to: Media Resources: Topic List The Sweet Corn Shop    Products that affirm self-esteem and social equality.    A smart variety of Bumper Stickers and Buttons    for political impact, plus Mugs and Teddy Bears.    Purchases help support Partners’ efforts.