Transcending Comics

Today on Transcending Comics, we're joined by sci-fi writer, Iowa House Representative, and all-around awesome human being, Aime Wichtendahl! We're discussing our short comic, "The Most Precious Resource," which is featured in the latest Lifeline Comics anthology, Bi-Visibility: Bi Bi Bi.  You can back the comic until the end of June on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comicuno/bi-visibility-3 Aime and I also get into her experience as Iowa's first trans elected official, and the hardships of representing the community in the first state to remove civil rights protections for trans people. Things aren't all doom and gloom though, Aime lays out a path forward for those in red states facing civil rights setbacks. We also explore Aime's history as a sci-fi novelist, and discuss how best to prepare for Godzilla attacks and other (more likely) disaster situations. Check out Aime and I's previous interview over a "Hot-Ones" challenge of our own: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC3c90T3Xg8 Find us on: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/tomitrembath.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transcendingcomics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TranscendingComics Twitter: @TranscendComics https://twitter.com/TranscendComics Email: [email protected] Our intro song is "A Little Soul" and our outro is "You've Been Starring" both by Carlsin. Check out more of his music at Carlsin.com

Today on Transcending Comics, we're interviewing the creator of an incredible comic that shares a trans experience we've never seen depicted elsewhere. Hyde Goltz’s "Bigenital Revolution: My (Very) Graphic Guide to Nonbinary Gender-Affirming Phalloplasty" is a graphic novel memoir (featuring art by Jey Pawlik) that asks the reader to reconsider the boundaries of biology, identity, and possibility. Hyde’s journey as one of the first recipients of a bigenital gender reconstructive surgery not only challenges assumptions, but also offers hope for those feeling unseen and unheard. In this episode, Hyde discusses the impact of sharing their personal experience through comics. We walk through how a 2-year creative process became a love letter to the trans community, a tool for visibility, and a beacon of self-acceptance.  Hyde shares stories from conventions, reactions from readers, and the surprising ways this comic has already begun to inspire change, one life at a time. Their message is clear: recognizing our own stories as sacred ideas is the first step toward true healing and liberation. This episode is perfect for trans, non-binary, genderqueer, and neuro-diverse individuals seeking stories that truly reflect their realities, creators looking to push boundaries, and allies eager to understand the vast spectrum of gender identity.  For those that enjoy the more esoteric discussions of previous episodes, Hyde also shares their insights on magick, memory, and the power of storytelling to shape our realities. You can read more about Sparkle's story here: https://sparkles-story.com/ IRL Angel Dusts Button Club: https://ko-fi.com/s/7ed398d102

Today on Transcending Comics, we're joined by the legendary Grant Morrison as we return to our Invisible Community College Book Club series of episodes. Our conversation explores Morrison's experiences with The Invisibles, their approach to writing trans characters in the 80s and 90s, and the ways they've incorporated magick into their writing. For those our there that haven't read The Invisibles, there's plenty to enjoy here as the series is only a springboard for a discussion that takes us into the world of Morrison's creative process, and an opportunity to hear their views on life, consciousness, and the nature of reality. Be sure to check out Grant's latest work on their newsletter, Xanaduum, at https://grantmorrison.substack.com/ Special thanks to Lisa Cralwey and the folks at the Imperius Rex YouTube channel for allowing us to use their theme song, "Become Invisible," as today's outro. Check out more of their work at:  https://lisacrawley.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/imperiusrex Our intro song is "A Little Soul" by Carlsin, check out more of his music on https://www.carlsin.com/. Find us on: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/tomitrembath.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transcendingcomics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TranscendingComics Twitter: @TranscendComics https://twitter.com/TranscendComics Email: [email protected]

We’re mixing things up this week on Transcending Comics, in one of our annual solo-episodes. I’ll be discussing reflections on V for Vendetta (the graphic novel and the film) alongside other dystopian media, and what these mean to me as a trans creator in a state increasingly hostile to trans folk. If you enjoyed our episode, “It’s Morphin Time,” then this one’s for you! We’re once again mixing music and spoken word, this time we even have a few original pieces from some incredibly talented musicians who contributed their work for this episode! For those interested in seeing the film “I Am My Own Woman” that I mentioned in this episode, here’s a link where you can watch it for free (legally) online: https://rarefilmm.com/2022/03/ich-bin-meine-eigene-frau-1992/ If you would like to support the artists featured in this episode, here’s a few links to where you can find them online: Amdrag (Guitar Backtracks): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amdrag Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/artist/76S4ZY9sup5zteAMpEBMp6?si=m-u15YgNRgG_4TJMeQO2jQ     A Small Bird: Personal Site: https://www.asmallbird.com/ Bandcamp: https://asmallbird.bandcamp.com/track/posh-polish  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oogY16zvQ1pSEVhaGQsle?si=KLn2en8jRf6FyBfmVwUQ_w    Ancient Summer: Bandcamp: https://ancientsummer.bandcamp.com/album/vision-in-the-void  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7p0LIoi2tmjGvtBJvARGG8?si=6qPDvY4-QVyotEiwK5X2NQ  Be sure to read more of Elizabeth Sandifer’s work at: https://www.eruditorumpress.com/

This week on Transcending Comics, we're chatting with Algy from Lifeline Comics about his debut full-length comic, Ozma: The Trans Witch of Oz, now live on Kickstarter (last day to back: September 18). We talk about magic-as-HRT, Ozma’s role in trans-fiction, tasteful NSFW storytelling, the Ever Afterverse, Oz adaptations from to Wicked and Return to Oz, and the leap from editing to writing. If you love queer retellings and lush fantasy with heart, you’ll want to check this out! Be sure to check out the first seven preview pages on the Kickstarter and back the book before September 18th! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comicuno/ozma   Find us on: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/tomitrembath.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transcendingcomics/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TranscendingComics  Twitter: @TranscendComics https://twitter.com/TranscendComics  Email: [email protected] Our intro song is "A Little Soul" and our outro is "You've Been Starring" both by Carlsin. Check out more of his music at Carlsin.com