#nonbinary character
Calling all drama gays, oblivious romantics, and crow befrienders- we have something to share with you…
… The teaser trailer for #TheAtticMonologues- we’re so excited to share it with you!
(Subtitled version available here: https://youtu.be/iGnZerTZd78)
Hi guys! I know I haven’t been as active recently but one reason is cos I’m currently working on a podcast!! It’s queer, angsty and everything you could want in a podcast!!! I’m playing Nyx, the hapless main character, and I’m already having so much fun! Please check it out and I’ll defo be updating yall when the first episode is released
So, me and @shyheartdakitty played a WCs fan-made game on roblox and made some random impulse cats. Now they’re ocs.
Here’s mine, Icee:
They’re a nonbinary rogue who goes by they/them. They found Queen (shyheart’s character!) at Twoleg-place injured and decided to take her with them. They ended up traveling from there all the way to Riverclan camp, where they got Queen treated. They decided to stay in Riverclan and Icee became the first nonbinary nursery cat. Queen is a brat and extremely hyper, but Icee still cares for her despite being lowkey scared sometimes.
Queen © @shyheartdakitty
References for my naga and mermaid couple! Man tattoos are hard to design for characters
Happy Pride to all the sexy space geckos
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Wishing us all an honorable Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience ️⚧️❤
I decided to have some fun this Trans Awareness Week and sketch up some canon trans characters from shows I watched.
they’re touching shoulders because they hate each other and avoiding eye contact because they’re gay <3
redraw of this screenshot from atla!!
[First ID: Arywin and Milia sit shoulder-to-shoulder, looking away from each other. Arywin is a high elf with light skin, dark hair, and bright green eyes. They wear a white shirt and golden accessories. Milia is a human woman with dark brown skin and dark hair pulled into a braid, and she wears a loose red top with a necklace of golden coins.
Second ID: The same scene as described above, but with Zuko and Mai from Avatar: The Last Airbender.]
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so anyway i started blasting
[Image ID: Lua, a half-elf wizard, blasts a beam of blue energy from their quill. They have dark skin and cream-coloured hair, styled longer in the front. Their outfit consists of brown slacks and a billowing black cape, decorated with maroon trim, gold buttons, and lesbian and agender pride pins. They also wear a large hat, which has feathers, papers, and tools tucked into the band. They appear to be blown back by the force of their own spell.]
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i like to think their magic is protective, yknow?? that spells like darkness and invisibility and misty step only come out when they need to protect themself, and it’s a subconscious way that they keep themself safe
[Image ID: Cradove, a young drow with dark grey skin, light hair, and bright blue freckles, glowers at the viewer. They are wearing an oversized, patched-up coat and a tattered scarf. They appear to be moving to wrap their arms protectively around themself. Their hands are followed by streaks of dark magic, making an X shape. End ID.]
hello, this is mom universe. yes, the children are playing swords. sorry, playing withswords.
[Image ID: Aerith and Arywin, two preteen high elves with pale skin and dark hair, are practicing swordfighting in a sunlit grove. They look like they’re playing more than they are taking it seriously. Aerith, wearing a green dress and a long braid, is leaning away from Arywin’s sword. Arywin, who is wearing a crisp white top and a green skirt, lunges towards her, grinning. Around them, butterflies fly. End ID.]
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i just think they’re really lonely, you know?
[Image ID: Arywin, a high elf, sits on a wooden framework, surrounded by wisteria. The sky is grey. They look vaguely annoyed and exhausted, staring at nothing. They wear a ruffled white Victorian shirt and a long black skirt. Their short black hair is adorned with golden laurels. By their left sits a small butterfly.]
who is this “me” that keeps my characters from being happy like this
[Image ID: Aerith and Arywin, two high elves, sit together. They each have light skin and dark hair. Aerith, who is wearing an orange shirt and blue shorts, leans in to ruffle Arywin’s hair. Arywin, wearing a white shirt with an abstract pattern and black leggings, pushes her back, laughing. End ID.]
we get it you majored in music theory
[Image ID: A waist-up lineless drawing of Arywin, a high elf original character. They have pale skin and black hair, and are wearing a white top. They have their eyes closed and look like they’re playing an invisible piano.]
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[I am] a son of a proud history that’s shown, etched on ev'ry wall.
Surely, this is all I ever wanted.
i don’t think nobility is good for either of them, yknow?? the expectations that they’ll be a certain way made arywin complacent and aelrindel cruel, and neither of them know how to have a normal family relationship.
it’s the afternoon, dad’s back from work, mom’s making mac n cheese, it’s warm out, and life is good
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i really liked that prompt “draw your oc if the bad stuff had never happened” so i wanted to do it for cradove :3c
some key differences:
- their hair is a lot longer and neater, since they never cut it as a form of rebellion
- they have their ears pierced with traditional familial rings, because they were raised by their drow parents (and their parents were good)
- they have clothes that fit them instead of clothes that have gone through seven different people
- they’ve never gotten their hand smacked with a switch for stealing
- their tooth was never punched out of place
as far as if they’d be happier, though??? no, i don’t think so
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by Chelsey Furedi
What it is: A webcomic following two rival high school gangs in the 1950s.
Why it’s on this list: I don’t think there’s a character introduced that isn’t queer in some way. It’s got a wide range of identities represented, both on the gender spectrum and the sexuality spectrum.
Where you can find it: It can be read on tumblr at @rockandriotcomic or on tapastic here. If you want to check out more of the creator’s stuff, she’s over here. It’s also finished, so if you’re one of those people who doesn’t like getting into stuff that’s not done yet, worry not! Her new project looks awesome, and I have a feeling I’ll be reviewing that on here eventually too.
(reblog the first page here)
My first thought after finishing this was why did I not read this earlier. It’s been a comic I’ve been vaguely aware of for a while now, and queer historical pieces are so up my alley. I think I was doing that thing where I knew it was something I’d probably love, and I was worried about clicking on it and then being disappointed?
Silly me. I was definitely not disappointed. I was delighted. Dazzled, really. A perfect way to spend an hour.
I’m gonna start by talking about the character design, which is also why I wanted to show off the first page on here. Look at those ladies! This is a diverse cast, not just in terms of identities but in terms of body shapes, builds, and backgrounds. This comic definitely goes for a light, uplifting take on the 1950s, but it doesn’t do that by ‘simplifying’ things (aka leaving out things that would maybe ‘complicate’ things). Each character is treated with respect, and although the characters are often larger than life it never comes across as being done in a stereotypical way. Really well done.
What I especially love about this comic is that it did what I often find myself afraid to do in my own stories. There’s a coming out moment, where a character decides to tell her friends she’s in love with a girl. This leads to everyone else in the room also coming out. There’s a few moments like this, and it’s so nice, because I often feel like ‘well, I can’t make everyone queer.’ But like… Why not? Rock and Riot does it, and it’s so lovely, I’m smiling just thinking about it. This is escapism, just like most 50s stories are (shared milkshakes and cool matching jackets, right?), but it’s escapism aimed at queer folk, which is so rare to find. And even the conflict is done in a way that is still bright and fun. I just love it.
The story follows the girl gang in the picture above, known as the Jaquettes, as well as a guy gang, the Rollers, and an entirely non-binary gang who call themselves the Bandits. The varied presentation that the Bandits all have made me so happy, as so often when there are nonbinary characters they all tend to fit the same mold. That is definitely not a problem with this gang.
“That’s great that you found your side. But my problem with your teams is that I don’t want to be viewed in either.”
“Then we’ll respect that!”
- Ace and Rolly, Episode Four: The New Kid
Also! There is some adorable romance, but there’s also some really nice discussion of sexuality and gender. Bisexuality and asexuality are both discussed, and done so in a way that felt really honest and validating, both as a reader but also validated by the other characters in the comic.
There’s a bit of cute fake-dating-to-seem-straight mishaps, some friendly gang rivalry, and a sleepover scene with the Jaquettes, made all the more wonderful by it including them inviting a former member of the Rollers over, and having her join the Jaquettes. It takes all those classic movie tropes and makes them very queer and adorable and awesome, and I can’t get over how much I enjoyed it.
If you’re feeling down at all, sit down and read this comic. It’ll help. It may also make you really want a cool jacket, a poodle skirt, and a date at a shake shop. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Reading Rock and Riot? Let us know what you think! And if you’re looking for more great queer content, reminder that this is Day 8 of 365 queer reviews, one for each day of 2018. You can find all the reviews here.
edited by Iris Jay and Hye M
What it is: The full title is Tabula Idem: a queer tarot comic anthology. And that’s what it is, with a short comic for each of the Major Arcana. Some stories are more fantastic, some are closer to scifi, each one of them is gorgeous.
Why it’s on this list: This collection has 22 stories, all of them featuring queer characters. You have girls in love, boys in love, trans characters both binary and nonbinary. Characters defying what’s expected of their gender, alone or with a lover. It really does capture the spectrum of identities that our community has to offer.
Where you can find it: You can purchase the book or the ebook at their gumroad, and you can also find more information about the editors, the project, and the contributors on their blog @tabulaidemanthology.
Sometimes, a book sits on your shelf, waiting for you to need it.
That’s exactly what happened with the comic anthology Tabula Idem.
You know it’s the right time to read something when you’re crying only a few pages in. Even the introduction had my heart aching.
“The history of queerness is a history of adaption, of using creativity and community to flourish…. We design our own destinies, and then fight to protect and realize them.”
- Iris Jay, from the Introduction
With some anthologies, I am tempted to read them out of order, flipping around until something catches my eye. It is rare that I sit down and read one from front to back, but like the Major Arcana itself these anthology transitions expertly from one story to the next, each story building on the one that came before it. It was an experience, and a journey, which really speaks to how successful they were in keeping to their theme. I laughed, I cried, and I even caught myself repeating lines out loud just so I could hear them spoken.
It is very obvious that this project was put together when it was, because there is a defiance and a hopefulness in these pages. These characters face first meetings and the threat of a goodbye, they stare down evil and their own anxieties. And to watch these characters overcome, find their own versions of a triumph, is so powerful.
“Maybe it’s nice to imagine that things can be different… But they’re not really. But I think it’s okay to feel a bit helpless… Because I’m not alone, and never will be. You’re still the same… No matter what, I love you.”
- from XII The Hanged One, by Alain Helmers
You don’t have to understand Tarot to enjoy the symbolism of each story. At the beginning of each story you’re given a few lines of what the card means, and each story is capped by a beautiful tarot card featuring the characters of the story, in full colour.
Have I mentioned yet just how beautiful this book is? Not just the stories, but the whole book. So well done.
If I start trying to go in detail about each story, this will get ridiculously long, so I’ll just give you a bit of a taste from each. A coffee shop meetcute between two different kinds of artists. A dreamt connection turned tangible. An empath and their potion-making partner falling in love. A coming-of-age journey. A knight and their charge. Two lovers remembering together. A chariot racer and his carpenter. Two art thieves and a scandal. A light being restored. A ghost arcade and a new friend. A big move. A change in perspective. A necromancer and a transformation. Two rival gang members working together. Rio De Janeiro, 1927. “Fear holds no power over me for I am at peace and I am loved.” A scientist in space realizing there is always something more to discover. Magic and realizations in the rain. The winter solstice. Music and a burning conversation. And to finish off the collection, a merman shows a newcomer a new world.
Anthologies are often tricky, because there are always stories we like more or less and ones we wish were longer and ones we could have done without. I’ve never read an anthology that was this cohesive, where each story really did feel like part of a bigger whole that was the path this collection was leading us down.
It was the perfect thing to read at one am after a few days of feeling directionless. If you like comics, short stories, tarot, or if any of the little snippets above grabbed your attention, I highly recommend you get your hands on this anthology and give it a read.
- from XIV Temperance, by Lin and Capp
Reading Tabula Idem? Let us know what you think! And if you’re looking for more great queer content, reminder that this is Day 7 of 365 queer reviews, one for each day of 2018. You can find all the reviews here.
More nice art of the Embassy guards from Leif & Thorn. This is Alruna Haetta with a Sønksa hammer, framed by nouveau rubble.
In the comic ze usually wields a crossbow, same as the other guards. But ze’s a big fan of the goddess of warriors and her human blacksmith wife, and they’re all about hammers.
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New graphic for my website.
I live! The pandemic may not be over, but I’m done letting it sap my creative energy. So, starting off with some concept illustrations … here’s Angie and Way from PLUNGE, on their journey between Angie’s escape pod crash site and Way’s aquatic settlement home.
