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Alison bechdel books6/25/2023 ![]() Bechdel started self-syndicating her comic strip in 1985, and it ran in over 65 gay/lesbian, feminist, and alternative publications in North America until 2008. It was there that 'Dykes To Watch Out For' began as a regular feature in the feminist monthly Womanews. Part soap opera and part documentary, the strip lovingly chronicles the intimate affairs and global concerns of its characters with unerring authenticity and wit.īechdel grew up in rural Pennsylvania, and after graduating from Oberlin College in 1981, moved to New York City. Since then, her award-winning bi-weekly comic strip has become a cultural institution for lesbians and discerning non-lesbians all over the world. She has drawn 'Dykes To Watch Out For' since 1983. ![]() ![]() Among her graphic influences are Charles Addams, Edward Gorey and Hergé. ![]()
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