We Won't Be Erased

Ordered from the artist's Etsy site and picked up over the Holidays when we visited the USA.

Title: We Won't Be Erased
Date: 2018
Publisher: Assigned Male Comics
Writer: Sophie LaBelle
Artist: Sophie LaBelle

This collection of the Assigned Male webcomic has three segments. The first is a conversation between Stephie and Frank during an evening, as they discuss a whole range of issues faced by LGBT kids. In addition to some really thought-provoking dialogue, the segment does a great job with using the backgrounds to show the passage of time as the conversation goes on.

The second segment is another conversation, this time between Stephie and her mom. Again, really great dialogue that hits a bunch of the kinds of issues faced by transgender youth while deepening the personalities of the characters.

Finally, a two page scene with Stephie and Ciel as they weave a spell of protection for trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse folks. Uplifting and heartbreaking all at once, with all of the artist's usual wit and charm.

Rating: 9/10