The out side Trans & nonbinary comics

This began life as a Kickstarter project organized by artists Kao, Min Christensen, and Dave Daneman. The result is a gorgeous anthology with stories from 29 trans and nonbinary artists. All entries are autobiographical in nature, and it's wonderful to see so many people share details of their journeys of discovery and acceptance. Tone and style vary from story to story: some are cathartic explorations of the pain of dysphoria or the preponderance of shameful, transphobic caricatures in popular media and how they harmed young people looking for reflections of themselves. Others glory in the joy of finally having a physical body that reflects your identity, finding the right pronouns, or the freedom to wear clothing or makeup combos that represent your aesthetic regardless of what gender essentialism says. The varied art is a riot of style and color that brings home the individuality of the stories and storytellers. Additionally, each artist has a brief bio before their comic, so this can also function as a recommendation list for a couple dozen new artists to check out. Recommended for anyone needing life-affirming stories or anyone wanting to learn more about trans and nonbinary identities and experiences.