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Season 24 Episode 6

Five queer comic book artists journey from the underground comix scene to the mainstream.

When Alison Bechdel received a coveted MacArthur Award for her best-selling graphic memoir Fun Home, it heralded the acceptance of LGBTQ+ comics in American culture. From DIY underground comix scene to mainstream acceptance, meet five smart and funny queer comics artists whose uncensored commentary left no topic untouched and explored art as a tool for social change.

AIR DATE 1/23/23

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Broadcast Dates

#2406 - No Straight Lines |
Saturday, Jun 14 at 10:30pm TPT LIFE
#2406 - No Straight Lines |
Sunday, Jun 15 at 4:30am TPT LIFE
#2416 - Mama Bears |
Saturday, Jun 28 at 9pm TPT LIFE
#2416 - Mama Bears |
Sunday, Jun 29 at 3am TPT LIFE
#2416 - Mama Bears |
Sunday, Jun 29 at 11:30am TPT 2

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