Tuesday, January 22, 2013

8 Worthy Successors to Alison Bechdel


8 Worthy Successors to Alison Bechdel

By Emily Temple on Flavorwire, 

So you love Alison Bechdel, but you’ve read everything she’s ever written. What’s a graphic memoir lover to do? Well, read some more, of course. Tomorrow marks the release of Nicole Georges’ engaging first graphic memoir, Calling Dr. Laura, a book that is sure to appeal to anyone who loves Bechdel’s work, or just likes smart writing that packs an emotional punch. 
To mark the occasion, we’ve put together a list of worthy “successors” to Alison Bechdel (but really, just similar writers, since we’re hoping she isn’t done yet) that will have any fan neck deep in good books for the foreseeable future. After the jump, check out our picks, and as always, if we missed your favorite, help us out in the comments. … Read More

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