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Stuck Rubber Baby is a 1995 graphic novel written and illustrated by Howard Cruse, originally published by Paradox Press. Set in a fictional Southern town during the 1960s, the story follows Toland Polk, a young white man coming to terms with his homosexuality while becoming entangled in the local civil rights movement. The work is distinguished by its complex, narrative exploration of the intersecting prejudices of homophobia and racism during a volatile era in American history. It is intended for mature readers and remains a significant work in LGBTQ+ literature.
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What is Stuck Rubber Baby about?
Stuck Rubber Baby is a 1995 graphic novel by Howard Cruse following Toland Polk, a young white man in the 1960s American South, as he navigates his sexuality amid the Civil Rights Movement. The story intertwines themes of homophobia and racism in a deeply segregated society.
Who published Stuck Rubber Baby?
Stuck Rubber Baby was originally published in 1995 by DC Comics under their Paradox Press imprint, which focused on mature graphic novels. It was later reissued in a new edition by First Second Books.
Did Stuck Rubber Baby win any awards?
Stuck Rubber Baby won both the Eisner Award and the Harvey Award for Best Graphic Album in 1996. It is widely regarded as a landmark work in LGBTQ comics literature.
Where is Stuck Rubber Baby set?
The story takes place in the fictional town of Clayfield, inspired by Birmingham, Alabama, during the early 1960s. The Southern setting provides the backdrop for the novel's exploration of the intersection between the Civil Rights Movement and the early gay rights movement.
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