assorted comix by Jamie Diaz (autobio comics, 2016-2021)

[lb_lee]

Thanks, acorn_squash , for letting me know about these!

"I created you little queer angels and devils. You guys are family now and when I get out I'm taking you home with me. We will always be together."

Blurb: Jamie makes comics about the queer angels and devils she created and befriended, life as a trans woman in prison, her religious faith, and her hopes of liberation.

Why is it worth your time?: Despite the strictures of being in prison, Jamie's work remains sunny, lively, and beautiful. Hers is a valuable viewpoint! Besides, it's free to read online.

Plural Tags: abuse not mentioned, nonhumans [angels, demons], family, friendship, spiritual

Content Warnings: contain spoilers; see comments

Access Notes: No alt-text, sorry!

Misc Notes: Possibly still ongoing. Read for free here! Back-up links (checked, all images work though you may have to click them):

• A Lady In Waiting
• Big House Blues
• Queer Angels and Devils 2
• Doing Time
• Punk Drama 1, 2, 3, 4
• Me and My Jelly Roll
• Queer Angels and Devils 1
• We Are the Champions
• Working That Jelly

Comments

Content Warnings

[lb_lee]

Imprisonment and the deprivations thereof, transphobia, and sexuality. Not too rough a read.

[acorn_squash]

Glad you liked it! Link: jamiediazart.com/comix

[lb_lee]

D'ohhhh I'm a dingus, I forgot to link the work! Thanks for reminding me.

[acorn_squash]

I was going to ask why this didn't end up under relationships: intimacy, but then I realized I actually have no idea what the intimacy tag means. I initially assumed it was being used as a euphemism for sex, but looking through the tag, that doesn't seem to be (entirely?) the case. So, my new question is, what's this comm's definition of intimacy?

[lb_lee]

Sneak: The "intimacy" tag was intended for very close relationships, even if the exact nature may be unstated or ambiguous. (I figured the "romantic relationships," "queerplatonic," and "porn" tags would cover a lot, but there are some relationships where it's just not outright clear. For instance, in "the Undeparted," it's unclear whether Bones's feelings about Spock or Kirk are romantic, sexual, sensually intimate, or trauma blowback! Emi and Remilia never even speak to each other in "the One Within the Villainess," and while Emi is a shameless Remilia fangirl, the exact nature of Remilia's feelings (romantic? sexual? "this is the one person who has ever cared about me and I will DOOM WHOEVER HURTS HER?") are undefined.

...I also made it in part because I once mistakenly cataloged someone's autobio work as "romantic" when it was "queerplatonic" and that made me more careful about that kind of thing. <_< So if I wasn't sure, I could fall back on the "intimacy" tag.

[acorn_squash]

Thanks for clarifying, Sneak! I think this one might warrant the intimacy tag, then - the angel and demon are definitely sleeping together, but not on-page (...mostly), and it's unclear whether they're in a romantic relationship.

[lb_lee]

Sneak: Good catch! I will add it now!