Wendel

Howard Cruse's Wendel (Kitchen Sink Press, 1990–present) collects the acclaimed, heartfelt comic strip that ran in The Advocate from the mid-1980s. Chronicling the domestic and political life of a gay man and his partner, it's a landmark of LGBTQ+ cartooning, blending sharp humor with poignant social commentary. Cruse's warm, expressive art and deeply human storytelling make this a foundational work in alternative comics.