GUMBALLS
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS, 2018
GUMBALLS dispenses an array of bright, candy-colored short comics about Erin's gender transition, anecdotal tales of growing up as a triplet, and fictional stories of a socially inept lovestruck teenager named Tobias. The wide-ranging series is filled with single-page gag cartoons, visual diaries of everyday life, funny faux personal ads, and real-life horror stories from customers at his day job. GUMBALLS offers a variety of flavors that will surely delight anyone with a taste for candid self-reflection and observations of humanity.
SELECTED REVIEWS
"Nations is a standout, portraying his experience with humor and honesty, and with distinctive, whimsical art." — Publishers Weekly, Top 10 Comics & Graphic Novels for Spring 2018
"No comic in 2017 spoke as deeply and personally while entertaining as Gumballs did. A mix of autobiographical comic strips about the author’s journey as a trans man and other socially awkward funnies, Gumballs consistently delivered warmth, optimism in the face of challenge, and one of the finest printed publications around." — Comicosity
"Gumballs is funny, sincere, and just generally brilliant — when dealing with autobiography, fake personal ads, or any number of other events. Nations is a promising new voice in comics, and you need to read Gumballs." — ComicsVerse
"Gumballs lays bare a lot of serious, complicated stuff and presents it with a frankness and humor that really moved me to my core." — Multiversity Comics
“This Comic by an Openly Trans Portlander Belongs on Your Reading List” — Portland Monthly
AWARDS + NOMINATIONS
NOMINATED - 2017 DINKY Award for Diversity (Gumballs #1)
WINNER - 2018 DINKY Award for Outstanding Work Showcasing Diversity (Gumballs #2, 3, & 4)
NOMINATED - 2018 DINKY Award for Best Floppy Comic (Gumballs #4)
NOMINATED - 2018 Ignatz Award for Outstanding Series
NOMINATED - 2019 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens (13-17)
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