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'''My Comrade''' is a [[zine]] published and edited by Linda Simpson. | '''My Comrade''' is a [[zine]] published and edited by Linda Simpson. | ||
| − | The first issue of ''My Comrade'' appeared in New York City in 1987. The front cover featured Linda Simpson with a machine gun and the slogan "Gay Lib!". The second issue appeared in Spring 1988. Issue 9 was released in Summer 1992. The | + | The first issue of ''My Comrade'' appeared in New York City in 1987. The front cover featured Linda Simpson with a machine gun and the slogan "Gay Lib!". The second issue appeared in Spring 1988. Issue 9 was released in Summer 1992. Eleven issues were published until 1994. The magazine covered the LGBTQ scene in new York City, particularly the nightlife and drag performers. Each issue featured illustrations, photo spreads, nightlife photos, English and Spanish comic book strips, personal essays, and interviews. |
The flip side of the magazine was titled "Sister" and featured the women involved in the LGBTQ scene in New York City. | The flip side of the magazine was titled "Sister" and featured the women involved in the LGBTQ scene in New York City. | ||
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| + | Contributors of photography included David Armstrong, Keith Kotick, Robbie Lourenco, Jack Pierson, Michael Wakefield, and Ande Whyman. Contributors of art included Keith Haring, and Stephen Tashjian AKA Tabboo. | ||
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| + | Local and international personalities such as Fidel Cortez, Lady Bunny, Pat Field, Mona Foot, Sukhreet Gabel, Lipsynka, Ru Paul, Hapi Phace, | ||
[[Category:Zine]] | [[Category:Zine]] | ||
Revision as of 23:01, 26 March 2024
My Comrade is a zine published and edited by Linda Simpson.
The first issue of My Comrade appeared in New York City in 1987. The front cover featured Linda Simpson with a machine gun and the slogan "Gay Lib!". The second issue appeared in Spring 1988. Issue 9 was released in Summer 1992. Eleven issues were published until 1994. The magazine covered the LGBTQ scene in new York City, particularly the nightlife and drag performers. Each issue featured illustrations, photo spreads, nightlife photos, English and Spanish comic book strips, personal essays, and interviews.
The flip side of the magazine was titled "Sister" and featured the women involved in the LGBTQ scene in New York City.
Contributors of photography included David Armstrong, Keith Kotick, Robbie Lourenco, Jack Pierson, Michael Wakefield, and Ande Whyman. Contributors of art included Keith Haring, and Stephen Tashjian AKA Tabboo.
Local and international personalities such as Fidel Cortez, Lady Bunny, Pat Field, Mona Foot, Sukhreet Gabel, Lipsynka, Ru Paul, Hapi Phace,
