New comic!
I remember that I was doing this exact thing, I was asking for explanations and definitions in a conversation about disability, and I just wanted to help, and I thought if they just could explain this concept to me that I hadn’t heard before, then I could help more. I remember my friend turning to me and saying, not unkindly, ‘I bet, if you tried, you’d find some really excellent blog posts about this’. I’m fortunate that I got the implied ‘shut up’ there.And she was right.
I’ve seen people online react really badly when someone gives them a link and says ‘I think you’ll have a better idea of what we’re talking about if you look this over’. We’re expected to slow down, be patient, be kind, be clear, we’re expected to be knowledgeable and articulate and calm and accommodating. We’re expected to do this for free, as a basic part of our identities, the constant willingness to educate. Often we’re expected to do this in order to receive ‘support’ from people.
It would just be really wonderful to be able to talk about gender without constantly landing back into 101.
The “I’m scared” at the end really drives it home.
Such a good comic!!
Some of you might have noticed I dropped off the face of the earth for a while. That’s because I was ploughing full steam ahead on this!
TRANSMAJICKA is the story of Henrigne, a mage who was born a Warlock, but identifies as a Witch. Owing to the rigid gender roles of their magical community, Henrigne must overcome many an obstacle and prejudice as they embark on a journey to find themself, accept themself and ultimately transition into the mage they are meant to be.
This is a story (and character!) which is very dear to me for so many reasons. It’s a very personal project as well, and I hope the self-exploration involved can help others like it did for me :)
The comic is 36 pages from cover to cover in luscious colour (I love my markers! ;_;). Also included is some jaw-dropping gorgeous guest art by rainygay and cryptovolans!
The comic is now available as a digital download in my store! Check it out by clicking any of the images or HERE!
Enjoy :)
gosh I can’t recommend this comic highly enough, I’m such a fan of Fala’s work and everything comes together so beautifully in this volume. Definitely check it out if you can! <3
Oh my god I want this.
