Gay Comix #14 & 24 (1991-96 Bob Ross) Lot of 2 - 1 KEY ISSUE - THE MAXX KEITH

Gay Comix (later Gay Comics), which featured work by and for gay men and lesbians from 1980 to 1998. The two issues pictured are: Gay Comix #14: Published in Winter 1991, this issue was the first edited by Andy Mangels and features cover art by Roberta Gregory. Gay Comics #24: Published with a Fall 1996 date (though released in 1997), this issue has a cover by Sam Kieth and features an exclusive crossover appearance by the character The Maxx. Pioneering Publication: Gay Comix was one of the first underground anthologies to present the world from a gay and lesbian perspective, aiming to portray the humanity and everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people rather than caricatures. Key Creators: The series was founded and first edited by Howard Cruse in 1980, followed by Robert Triptow and then Andy Mangels. Notable contributors included Alison Bechdel, Roberta Gregory, and Tim Barela. Themes: The comics explored a range of topics, including coming out, relationships, activism, internalized homophobia, the AIDS epidemic, and the search for community and acceptance.