Spring 2022: Queer Comics from Otis College

Binaural Beats

By students Jorge, Alex, and Aundreya.

Inspired by our Youth Voices.

“While trying to grieve the recent loss of a friend, A violinist named Red is tormented by ‘demons’ while she sleeps. It’s up to herself and her trusty sidekick best friend, Cashew, to try to stop the forces that plague her while she sleeps.“

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False Awakening

By students Diana, Jimmy, Irie, and Young.

Inspired by our Youth Voice Uma.

“A young woman finds herself in a dream during a 1970’s gay rights parade but strange events begin to occur that end with her death and introduction to odd yet familiar strangers.“

Neptune and the Moons

By students Emely Larissa Aparicio, Athena Sarmiento, Eve Sengstaken, and Logan Tanaka.

Inspired by our Youth Voice Hailey.

“A teen musician with a perfect reputation finds their identity by becoming a singer in a rock band by night.“

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Nova

By students Nyjah Yates, Ritchie Su, Adrian Perez, and Kathryn Yi.

Inspired by our Youth Voice Sasha.

“A neurodivergent boy, Nova Young struggles to connect and feels judgment from those around him, except from his grumpy, strange cat, Oken. When Oken goes missing, he finds an unexpected connection in search for his best friend.”

Sunny and Rose

By students Esther Joo, Kamaile Fitzpatrick, and Valois Stokes.

Inspired by our Youth Voice Elliot.

“A heartwarming tale of a nervous student and their talking stuffed animal conquering their first day at a new school“

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