Illustration, "Gay is Good," circa 1995
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Howard Cruse was an alternative comics artist and graphic novelist. In the 1970s, he was involved with the underground "comix" scene, which published content on topics forbidden by the mainstream comic authorities. In 1995, Cruse released his acclaimed graphic novel, Stuck Rubber Baby, which provides an account of a fictional character experiencing racism and homophobia in the American South during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.
Howard Cruse was an alternative comics artist and graphic novelist. In the 1970s, he was involved with the underground "comix" scene, which published content on topics forbidden by the mainstream comic authorities. In 1995, Cruse released his acclaimed graphic novel, Stuck Rubber Baby, which provides an account of a fictional character experiencing racism and homophobia in the American South during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.
Artifact
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1995
Creators
Collection Title
Research Center Collection of LGBTQ+ Publications and Graphics
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.194.41
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ink
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 11.25 in
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