Hothead Paisan by Diane DiMassa

Hothead Paisan

Homicidal Lesbian Terrorist

Diane DiMassa

?Hothead is the backlash to the backlash.? ?Alison BechdelHothead Paisan, a murderous icon of the ?90s LGBTQ+ comics scene, comes roaring back into print in this fresh edition (including a new interview and supplemental materials) of one of the funniest, sharpest, and most unexpectedly warm comics of the late twentieth century, still as shocking today as it was more than two decades ago.Hothead Paisan is an icon of the ?90s lesbian DIY scene, a patron saint of those who wonder if going off the deep end is the only sane response to life in modern America.Diane DiMassa?s Hothead starts out in a murderous frenzy?taking out a variety of everyday chauvinists and creeps?but soon deepens into a reflection on oppression, self-destruction, and living it up outside the conservative norms of the ?90s. Hothead?s rage is sometimes tempered with the help of Thing #2, her defensive inner demon; Roz, her friend who offers Zen wisdom and tough love; and Chicken, her cat and constant companion. Drawn by DiMassa with an energetic line and rich detail, the Hothead comics recall the work of both R. Crumb and Julie Doucet.This collection includes a new interview with DiMassa along with a selection of fan mail and other materials that shed light on Hothead?s vast underground following. At last, the most thoughtful homicidal maniac is back in print.



Details

ISBN: 9781681378619
Genre: Graphic Novel; Humor
Subject: Comics & Graphic Novels; Contemporary Women; Graphic Novels; Historical & Biographical Fiction; Humor; Humor & Entertainment; Humor & Satire; Humorous; Lawyers & Criminals; LGBTQ+ Graphic Novels; Literature & Fiction; Manga; Mystery, Thriller & Crime; Satire
Publication Date: 2025-08-26
Publisher: New York Review Comics
Language: English
Format: Paperback
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Notes: There appear to be multiple covers
Book_ID: 258916

Author: NorthShore Noir Press