The rise of the gay rights movement is getting the comic treatment by Bluewater Productions. A new comic, scheduled for release on the 44th anniversary of the infamous Stonewall Riots will, will commemorate the event and examine its legacy.
The Stonewall Riots which comes out this June, centers around the events and culture leading up to the riots, the incident itself and its historical significance as the genesis of the Gay Pride Movement.
“Civil rights are not just an American tradition; it’s a birthright,” said Bluewater president Darren G. Davis. “When I recognized that Stonewall was quickly fading into an obscure footnote, I had a obligation to remind people that civil rights comes in all colors, shapes, genders, political views and social choices.”
In June of 1969, a Greenwich Village, New York bar frequented by the then underground gay community called The Stonewall was raided by police. This sparked a violent incident, which quickly escalated into a fully-fledged riot and six-day siege.
The 32-page comic book is written by Michael Troy and illustrated by David T. Cabrera.
The publisher is raising funds to publish it through Indiegogo.
Backers are entitled to various rewards based on their level of participation including being drawn into the comic, dedicating an issue and even having the books donated in their name to various national gay youth organizations. All of the money raised is being invested in the production, distribution and backer rewards of the book.
