No Straight Lines: Four Decades of Queer Comics #[nn]

In a quiet corner of the 1920s–30s, a young orphan raised as the daughter of a troubled woman finds unexpected connection and love with another girl. As their bond deepens, they face the weight of a world that offers no easy path for those who live outside its rules.

In "Billy Goes Out," a quiet, introspective romance unfolds as Billy navigates the familiar rhythms of the city’s nightlife—dressing, drifting through bars, slipping into fleeting encounters—only to return home carrying the weight of a lifetime’s longing. Written with intimate precision, the story captures the ache of connection and isolation in equal measure, where every glance and moment feels both electric and inevitable.

In "...Till Tricks Do Us Part," Larry’s bold move to flirt with Leonard’s ex-wife’s ex-fiancé sets off a chain of awkward missteps, leading Leonard to seek solace—and possibly a rebound—at a cruising bar. What follows is a hilariously cringey night of miscommunication and regret, ending with the two men back where they started, tangled in their own mess.