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Kat Calamia Launches Bi Visibility Comic on Kickstarter

Published Sat, 04 Sep 2021 08:57:11 -0500

Kat Calamia should be able to get some good publicity for her new comic book Kickstarter, Bi Visibility: A Bisexual Comic Book Anthology. And not just because bisexuality is in the comic book air right now courtesy of the likes of Harley Quinn, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Dick Grayson's Robin, and maybe even Jonathan Kent's Superman, but Kat Calamia is also a comic book journalist, writing for DC Comics, IGN, Newsarama, GamesRadar, Fandom, and TV Guide, so she knows the right buttons to push. She is also a bisexual comic book writer for Like Father, Like Daughter, They Call Her…The Dancer, and queer romance Webtoon – Slice of Life.

Featuring 9 different stories from 20 creators, Bi Visibility explores bisexuality from various different perspectives with stories ranging from romance to high fantasy. And she is bringing plenty of her friends to the part. Here's a look at the stories contained within the ready-to-print Kickstarter. She's currently got her goal, with almost $14,000 in donations against a $10,000 target from 545 backers. Donation levels include $1 for 7 queer digital comics, $5 for the digital anthology and that bundle, and $15 for the anthology in print, as well as the digital versions. There are trading cards, variant covers, as well as Bi-Box bundles too.

Will I Regret It?
Emma wants to come out to her grandmother with dementia, but her mother protests.
Genre: Drama
Writer: Kat Calamia (Like Father, Like Daughter, They Call Her…The Dancer, Slice of Life)
Artist: Dominic Bustamante (For Better or Worse)

The Bi Card
After refusing to turn in her Bi Card, a defiant bride and her partner must face the Bi Authority when two agents crash their wedding.
Genre: Action/Spy
Writer: Haley Rose-Lyon (M.O.M.: Mother of Madness)
Artist: Eileen Widjaja

I Wish
Jenna and Jamie have been best friends their entire lives. But when Jenna's feelings grow into something more, she must decide if she should risk losing it all for a chance at true love.
Genre: Romance
Writer: Julius Dulinayan
Artist: Maru Davalos

Gay Panic
An instructional PSA detailing the do's and don'ts of broaching your partner's bisexuality and what to do when the Gay Panic™️ sets in.
Genre: PSA
Writer: Wells Thompson (Descent into Dread, MechaTon)
Artist: Ile Gonzalez (DC Comics' Super Sons Graphic Novel)

LGBTQ-RPG
Following a break-up, game night and a good friend lead Mark to a truth about himself.
Genre: Fantasy
Writer: Jimmy Gaspero (Comic Book Yeti)
Artist: Beck Kubrick (Lonely Wolf, Coby, Alone)

Punchline
An autobiography about Kay's journey with her bisexuality.
Genre: Autobiography
Creator: Kay Rose (The Day It Rained Iguanas, The Day That Froze The Sea Turtles)

The Big, Little Things
A girl figures out that coming out can feel big and small all at the same time.
Genre: Slice of Life
Writer: Tiffany Babb (PanelxPanel, Paste Magazine)
Artist: Megan Huang (Jia and the Nian Monster, Princeless, Aggretsuko, Rangers of the Divide)

The Most Unusual Trajectory
Established in her late 20's, Laura thinks she has her life all figured out — she's even found the perfect guy. But an unexpected new friend and a bisexual awakening will prove that you can never plan for where you find love.
Genre: Slice of Life
Writer: Andrea Tower (Geek Girls Don't Cry, Octobriana With Love)
Artist: Elaine Tipping (Pathways: Chronicles of Tuvana, Scout Comics' Princess Revolution)

My Voice
News reporter, Bea, is covering a protest for the rights of people straddling the line between alien and human, and she is torn between doing her job or siding with the marginalized group to which she secretly belongs.
Genre: Political, Sci-Fi
Writer: Christie Porter
Penciller: Philip Sevy (Triage, Tomb Raider)
Colorist: Sarah Stern (Zodiac Starforce, Goldie Vance, Pumpkinheads)

What Pros and Critics Are Saying?

"BI VISIBILITY is a collection of stories I wish I had when I was young – a powerful work shining a light on the unique challenges of being bisexual, as well as any identity that doesn't fall along a binary. It's powerful and eye-opening, asking the very questions that I asked myself, and that were later used against me. I can't wait for everyone to see this, with its truth, with its celebration, and its power. Get into the stories within, feel these stories and the people that created them — we've been here all along!" – Steve Orlando (Wonder Woman, KILL A MAN, Martian Manhunter)

"Bi Visibility is a powerful and beautiful anthology, full of creators telling the diverse and wonderful stories of their own often overlooked and misunderstood sexuality. Every story sticks with you. It's the rare anthology that you'll want to read front to back." – Jeremy Whitley (Unstoppable Wasp, Princeless)

Tiers range from a physical and digital copy of the book, a rare Kickstarter exclusive foil cover variant, bisexual stickers, trading cards, and more! You can support the Bi Visibility: A Bisexual Comic Book Anthology Kickstarter campaign right here.

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