No Straight Lines: Four Decades of Queer Comics

Tim Barela’s work anchors this Fantagraphics anthology, which collects a sweeping, celebratory survey of queer cartooning from the 1970s into the 2010s. Launched in 2012, the single volume brings together dozens of creators to chart the evolution of LGBTQ+ themes in comics, with Barela’s contributions highlighting the foundational role of underground and alternative presses. It’s a vital historical document that preserves and honors a vibrant, often overlooked lineage of storytelling.