Gay Comix #1

"Stick in the Mud" is a quietly powerful story from the groundbreaking *Gay Comix #1* (1980), a landmark issue that marked one of the first major anthologies to center LGBTQ+ voices in comics. Written and illustrated entirely by Mary Wings—handling writing, art, inking, and lettering—this intimate narrative explores the quiet tensions and emotional undercurrents of a mother-daughter visit, revealing how past relationships shape present choices. The cover, by Rand Holmes, captures the issue’s earnest, personal tone with a simple yet evocative image.