Comic Book Club Bonus: Roberta Gregory
Summary
Host Alex interviews legendary creator Roberta Gregory about her new Fantagraphics collection, *Bitchy: The Exasperating Existence of Midge McCracken*. They discuss the book’s 40-year span, debunking rumors of shipping delays, and Gregory’s surprise at the cohesive narrative. The conversation covers her father’s Disney work, the evolution of indie comics, and the increased visibility of female cartoonists today.
Topics discussed
Intro and the 'Stuck in Strait of Hormuz' rumor
Assembling the Bitchy collection and narrative structure
Autobiography vs. fiction and Roberta's real life
Fantagraphics' evolution and Roberta's Disney artist father
Changes in the indie comic scene and DIY publishing
The feminist comics movement and women in comics today
Book highlights, graphic content, and closing remarks
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