Alison Bechdel Anthologies books in order

Alison Bechdel's anthology appearances include Women's Glib, The Best American Comics, and No Straight Lines, spanning from 1991 to 2012.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Women’s Glib 1991 Alison Bechdel Buy
2 Kitty Libber: Cat Cartoons by Women 1992 Alison Bechdel Buy
3 Juicy Mother: Celebration 2004 Alison Bechdel Buy
4 Juicy Mother 2: How They Met 2007 Alison Bechdel Buy
5 The Best American Comics 2007 2007 Alison Bechdel Buy
6 The Best American Comics 2008 2008 Alison Bechdel Buy
7 The Best American Comics 2011 2011 Alison Bechdel Buy
8 No Straight Lines: Four Decades of Queer Comics 2012 Alison Bechdel Buy

These eight anthologies feature Alison Bechdel’s work alongside other cartoonists and writers. The earliest, Women’s Glib (1991), collects humor writing by women, while Kitty Libber (1992) gathers cat-themed cartoons. Bechdel’s contributions to these collections came during the same period she was producing Dykes to Watch Out For.

The Best American Comics annuals for 2007, 2008, and 2011 placed Bechdel’s work in the context of the broader American comics scene. No Straight Lines: Four Decades of Queer Comics (2012) collected her alongside other LGBTQ+ cartoonists in a historical survey of the genre. The Juicy Mother anthologies (2004, 2007) focused on celebration and relationships, with Bechdel contributing to both volumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Alison Bechdel Anthologies series?

There are eight books in the Alison Bechdel Anthologies series, published between 1991 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Alison Bechdel Anthologies series?

The first book in the Alison Bechdel Anthologies series is Women’s Glib, published in 1991.

What is No Straight Lines about?

No Straight Lines: Four Decades of Queer Comics (2012) is an anthology edited by Justin Hall that collects work from LGBTQ+ cartoonists over forty years. Alison Bechdel is one of the featured contributors, alongside other notable queer comics artists.

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