"Them/Their" (aka "The Non-Binary Sourdough")

I had some trepidation about releasing this one into the wild as it were. As a long-standing ally and vocal supporter of confronting these issues in the comics industry, I strongly feel that humor helps to heal, and plus anything that promotes a positive spin on queer culture is a bonus. And so more than likely most of any negative pushback will come from the usual sources for the usual reasons. These are very scary times, and the hatemongers always seek to demonize and inflame the culture wars as a way to distract and divide.

    

Still want to be clear as possible, since postmodernism dictates the artist's intent is no longer a valid critique (usually adopted by folks who don't make art, much less draw cartoons). Even an ad hoc review committee ie showing it to some friends for their takes was somewhat biased as they know me and my opinion on such matters ("consider the source"). Ultimately I relied upon the professional perspective of an editor, and so it ran, and has received much positive feedback since.

Lastly it is of note the unfortunate development with the author of this - still succinctly savage - tweet. I'll let Tori Amos speak upon the sad frustration I share.