Liebestrasse

Liebestrasse, a graphic novel nominated for the Outstanding Comic award by the GLAAD Media Awards, tells a heart-wrenching and poignant tale of forbidden love and survival during the rise of hatred.

During the final years of the Weimar Republic, an American banker named Sam meets a German art critic named Philip, and they fall in love. However, their romance is met with an unspeakable reality as the Nazis come to power and fascism makes them a target.

Debut writer Greg Lockard (Where We Live Las Vegas Shooting Benefit Anthology) and artist Tim Fish (Saved by the Bell, Cavalcade of Boys) have created a work that proves that even through the harshest conditions, love will find a way to thrive.

"Liebestrasse feels like an extremely needed graphic novel that has a lot of lessons that are still relevant and timely today," says PRIDE.

The story's real strength, as noted by Boing Boing, is that it is "a simple and quiet period piece that starkly juxtaposes our current political climate, while also being eerily similar in ways that are all too easy to forget." The parallels between the past and the present are not explicitly stated, but the bare facts of the reality faced by these queer men make their story even more frighteningly relevant.

The 2020 GLAAD Media Nominee for Outstanding Comic has been praised for its ability to capture the essence of a tumultuous time while also exploring the universal themes of love, resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

Through the lens of this powerful narrative, Liebestrasse serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and the importance of preserving the stories of those who have faced oppression and adversity. The graphic novel stands as a testament to the transformative power of art and its ability to amplify marginalized voices and shed light on the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community, both past and present.

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