The gay rights movement, but make it horny and hand-drawn.
Dirty Sexy Comics explores gay erotic comics, past and present, tracing the roots of the medium and shining a spotlight on the giants of the industry. It’s a story about people who have been marginalized and an art form that’s been ignored. The history of gay erotic comics is the history of the gay rights movement. It’s a story of people who risked everything to express themselves. It’s a story of rebellion, of artists refusing to conform and doing it with style and beauty.
Production
Rare archival panels rescued from obscurity.
Writing
Dave Davenport's passionate, knowledgeable narration.
Direction
Robert Chandler balances reverence with playful energy.
Director
Robert Chandler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gay erotic comics flourished in the 1970s-80s precisely because mainstream publishing refused queer stories—necessity birthed an underground renaissance.
Patrick Fillion's Class Comics, featured prominently, still operates today as one of the few remaining independent gay erotic comic publishers—surviving where giants fell.
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