Alison Bechdel

Alison Bechdel is an American cartoonist known for her long-running comic strip Dykes To Watch Out For and her critically acclaimed graphic memoir Fun Home.

Her work often explores themes of sexuality, gender, and family dynamics.

Bechdel gained widespread recognition for creating the Bechdel Test, a measure of female representation in fiction.

Her unique storytelling style combines humor with social commentary, making her a prominent figure in LGBTQ+ literature and comics.

Bechdel's contributions to both the graphic novel genre and queer representation have earned her numerous accolades and a dedicated following.