Edited by Alina Pete, Editor of the Award-Winning
Folklore Anthology Woman in the Woods
Featuring 11 Stories from Indigenous Authors and Artists
(October 16, 2023) Iron Circus Comics—the premiere publisher of award-winning, critically-acclaimed graphic novels in the American Midwest—presents INDIGINERDS, a brand-new comics anthology that aims to celebrate the ever evolving Indigenous culture. Organized by the ever talented editor Alina Pete, one of the co-editors on Iron Circus’s wildly successful and award-winning folklore anthology Woman in the Woods, this book collects work from several Indigenous artists and writers. From gaming to social media, pirate radio to garage bands, Star Trek to D&D, and missed connections at the pow wow, Indigenous culture is so much more than how it’s usually portrayed. Join this anthology as it examines balancing traditional ways of knowing and pop culture by supporting it on BackerKit.
“Most stories about Indigenous people are focused on two things: current grief or the past tragedies of colonization,” says editor Alina Pete. “But First Nations culture isn’t stuck in the past, and generations of Indigenous kids have grown up watching the same movies and tv shows that non-Indigenous folks have. This pop culture has crept inexorably into our lives, and we love video games, cosplay and other nerdy things just as much as everyone else! INDIGINERDS tells modern stories about modern Indigenous people, and celebrates our joys and passions.”
INDIGINERDS is a 6.625 inch by 10.25 inch full color comic anthology. Its 120 pages contain 11 exhilarating stories of Indigenous people balancing traditional ways of knowing and pop culture. The line up includes:
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Bvlbancha Forever by Ida Aronson and Tate Allen
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Walk With The Earth Mother by Maija Plamondon and Milo Applejohn
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Roll Your Own Way by Jordanna George
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Digital Eden by Raven John and Asia Wisely
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Amplification/Adaptation by Em Matson and Nipinet Landsem
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Welei (I Am Fine) by Bianca “binkz17” and Rhael McGregor
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Saving Throws by James Willier and Sam “Mushki” Medlock
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Dorvan V by Alina Pete
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Uncured Horror by Gillian Joseph and Wren Rios
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Airwaves Pirates by Autumn Star and PJ Underwood
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Missed Pow Wow Connection by Kameron White
“The mainstream view of First Nations needs an update,” said publisher C. Spike Trotman. “INDIGINERDS is here to show the vibrant and evolving culture experienced today. This is sure to be another amazing addition to the comic collection of anyone interested in Indigenous culture!”
Here’s what people had to say about Woman in the Woods and Other North American Stories:
“Visually and stylistically exciting and just fascinating to read.”—SMASH PAGES
“A unique showcase for some new and up-and-coming Native American talents.”—SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
“The stories nicely showcase the rich variety of Indigenous perspectives, cultures, and communities throughout the continent.”—BOOKLIST
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