Gumballs [Paperback]

Discover the pioneering new comic from transgender cartoonist Erin Nations! Called by critics funny, sincere, and just generally brilliant, Gumballs is a one-man variety show spanning graphic memoir, observational comedy, razor-sharp character studies, and so much more.

Gumballsdispenses an array of bright, candy-colored short comics about Erin's gender transition, anecdotal true tales of growing up as a triplet, and fictional stories of a socially inept lovestruck teenager named Tobias. The wide-ranging series is filled with single-page gag cartoons, visual diaries of everyday life, funny faux personal ads, and real-life horror stories of customers at his day job.Gumballsoffers a variety of flavors that will surely delight anyone with a taste for candid self-reflection and observations of humanity.

Gumballstips its hat to the classic alt-comic tradition ofEightball,Optic Nerve, andBox Office Poison, but speaks with a delightfully fresh voice for the modern age.

This book collectsGumballs#1-4, plus 32 pages of brand-new content!

Winner of the 2018 Dinky Award for Outstanding Work Showcasing DiversityWINNER OF THE 2018 DINKy AWARD FOR DIVERSITY!

Fantastic.  — Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Awards

Nations is a standout, portraying his experience with humor and honesty, and with distinctive, whimsical art.  — Publishers Weekly, Top 10 Comics & Graphic Novels for Spring 2018

No comic in 2017 spoke as deeply and personally while entertaining as Gumballs did. A mix of autobiographical comic strips about the author’s journey as a trans man and other socially awkward funnies, Gumballs consistently delivered warmth, optimism in the face of challenge, and one of the finest printed publications around.  —
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