Gay Comix #5
"Family Sundays" is a poignant and sharp-witted story from Gay Comix #5, spotlighting the newspaper strip character Binnie Blinkers as she confronts her son’s coming out with a panic-driven, outlandish solution—forcing him into a marriage with an older woman. Written, drawn, inked, and lettered by Richard Valley, the issue delivers a satirical, heartfelt take on familial pressure and queer identity, all framed within a familiar comic strip aesthetic. The cover by T. O. Sylvester captures the story’s blend of humor and tension, making this a standout entry in the series.
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Newspaper strip character Binnie Blinkers panics when her son comes out, calls the syndicate, and forces him to marry an older woman instead (parodies an event involving the WINNIE WINKLE strip)
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