"I exist in the zine/small press community, which has always felt more even keel to me, when it comes to creators of varied gender backgrounds. But I also think that there is something to be said about the fact that even though I am female, I present closer to male in my way of dress and attitude/confidence/outspokeness, so I am treated differently by my male counterparts in a positive way."

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Liz Prince

Comic Book Artist

Liz Prince is a graphic novelist known for her candid exploration of identity and resilience, particularly in her acclaimed work 'Tomboy'.

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