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Alex L Combs
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"Trans History, From Ancient Times to the Present Day: A Graphic Novel"
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alexlcombs.bsky.social
Finally watched Kpop Demon Hunters and I'm obsessed!
September 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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grandrobert.bsky.social
Bookstores, comic shops, and libraries place books on shelves with their covers facing out because we are more likely to peruse a book if we can see its cover.

I learned of Combs & Eakett’s *Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day* only b/c it was displayed that way.

My review here:
Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day (Alex L. Combs & Andrew Eakett, Candlewick Press, 2025)
For folks who have learned about trans and nonbinary identities in the last 10-15 years of pop culture representation, this graphic tex...
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August 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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juliaserano.bsky.social
NEW ESSAY: rather than reading the legalese SCOTUS used to justify Skrmetti, learn about how conspiracy theorists hijacked mainstream discourse on gender-affirming care:
on Substack (no paywall): juliaserano.substack.com/p/what-covid...
& Medium (friend link): juliaserano.medium.com/what-covid-l...
What Covid “Lab Leak” and “Rushing Kids into Transition” Have in Common
and more general thoughts about conspiracy theories and negativity bias
juliaserano.substack.com
June 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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comicbookyeti.com
It’s a brand new Cryptid Creator Corner as @byrononeal.com’s Pride Month episodes continue and he chats with @alexlcombs.bsky.social & Andrew Eakett about TRANS HISTORY. Listen now at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts.
June 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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ziggystarlog.bsky.social
As someone who loved reading books about history as a kid (and still do as an adult), TRANS HISTORY would've been an immediate book order pick, and I got to interview @alexlcombs.bsky.social and Andrew Eakett about their graphic novel below:
thecomicon.bsky.social Comicon.com @thecomicon.bsky.social · Jun 19
@ziggystarlog.bsky.social is talking Trans History: A Graphic Novel with Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett at the link >> tinyurl.com/bd32zrxm
June 20, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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vulgarhistory.bsky.social
People have been living beyond the binary since the earliest recorded human civilizations. On the podcast today, authors @alexlcombs.bsky.social and Andrew Eakett talk about their new graphic novel Trans History: From Ancient Times to Present Day. episodes.fm/aHR0cHM6Ly9m...
Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day
Listen to Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day from Vulgar History: Revolution wherever you get your podcasts!
episodes.fm
June 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
alexlcombs.bsky.social
Best Star Trek crew wrong answers only
May 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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greenbraincomics.bsky.social
Green Brain Staff Picks of the Week!
May 14, 2025

@mrdavehill.bsky.social @artyomtopilin.bsky.social @oni-press.bsky.social @mooncalfe1.bsky.social @dccomicsreal.bsky.social @alexlcombs.bsky.social Andrew Eakett, Lo Hartog Van Banda, The Tjong-Khing, @fantagraphics.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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tillybridges.bsky.social
if you’re trans or nonbinary and have good, bad, or indifferent feelings around touch, please take this quick survey for an upcoming trans tuesday essay

it’ll only take a few seconds and will help a lot! 🩷
tillybridges.bsky.social Tilly Bridges @tillybridges.bsky.social · May 12
hey! i set up an anonymous survey for trans tuesdays, asking for your thoughts and emotions around the concept of being touched, and whether you avoid it or seek it out

open to everyone trans/nonbinary (regardless of if you're out or have transitioned)

please reskeet and help it reach more people!
Tilly's Trans Tuesdays survey
Hi! I'm Tilly Bridges, a trans woman author, screenwriter, television writer, animation writer, game writer, podcast writer... you get the drift. I've been writing weekly essays on trans life for five...
forms.gle
May 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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graphicmedicine.bsky.social
Speaking of comics award season... 👀
May 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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piggymaya.bsky.social
THIS GIVEAWAY ENDS TODAY! PLEASE ENTER!
alexlcombs.bsky.social Alex L Combs @alexlcombs.bsky.social · Apr 5
If you've pre-ordered Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day, make sure to enter the giveaway. You'll receive a digital bonus comic that didn't make the final cut of the book, and be entered in a raffle to win one of 10 mini-portrait paintings (hand painted by me!) ♥️
➡️Link in bio⬅️
Mini portrait paintings showing historical figures from the book. They are done in neon colors on small squares. The cover of the book "Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day" An image of the cover of the bonus comic Mutemmenu's Mummy. It says "Mutemmenu's Mummy by Alex Combs and Andrew Eakett" There is a black and white drawing of the mummy's face below the writing. A sample page from the bonus comic "Mutemmenu's Mummy". Panel 1: "In the late 1800s A mummified body was donated to the British museum. Writing on the sarcophagus identified the remains as that of a priestess named Mutemmenu." A drawing of the mummy and the sarcophagus. Panel 2: "The body was wrapped in an incredibly intricate and elaborate way and experts included that she was a high status person and likely also a dancer." Drawings of the notable details of the mummification process noting the "Individually wrapped fingers, lotus flowers on knees, and gold-plated nipples, fingers and toes"
May 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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comicbookyeti.com
Had a fantastic conversation with @alexlcombs.bsky.social and Andrew Eakett this afternoon about their book Trans History From Ancient Times To The Present Day. That will be out in June for our Pride Month Coverage but the book is out next week so make sure to look for it.
May 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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alexlcombs.bsky.social
If you've pre-ordered Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day, make sure to enter the giveaway. You'll receive a digital bonus comic that didn't make the final cut of the book, and be entered in a raffle to win one of 10 mini-portrait paintings (hand painted by me!) ♥️
➡️Link in bio⬅️
Mini portrait paintings showing historical figures from the book. They are done in neon colors on small squares. The cover of the book "Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day" An image of the cover of the bonus comic Mutemmenu's Mummy. It says "Mutemmenu's Mummy by Alex Combs and Andrew Eakett" There is a black and white drawing of the mummy's face below the writing. A sample page from the bonus comic "Mutemmenu's Mummy". Panel 1: "In the late 1800s A mummified body was donated to the British museum. Writing on the sarcophagus identified the remains as that of a priestess named Mutemmenu." A drawing of the mummy and the sarcophagus. Panel 2: "The body was wrapped in an incredibly intricate and elaborate way and experts included that she was a high status person and likely also a dancer." Drawings of the notable details of the mummification process noting the "Individually wrapped fingers, lotus flowers on knees, and gold-plated nipples, fingers and toes"
April 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
alexlcombs.bsky.social
If you've pre-ordered Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day, make sure to enter the giveaway. You'll receive a digital bonus comic that didn't make the final cut of the book, and be entered in a raffle to win one of 10 mini-portrait paintings (hand painted by me!) ♥️
➡️Link in bio⬅️
Mini portrait paintings showing historical figures from the book. They are done in neon colors on small squares. The cover of the book "Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day" An image of the cover of the bonus comic Mutemmenu's Mummy. It says "Mutemmenu's Mummy by Alex Combs and Andrew Eakett" There is a black and white drawing of the mummy's face below the writing. A sample page from the bonus comic "Mutemmenu's Mummy". Panel 1: "In the late 1800s A mummified body was donated to the British museum. Writing on the sarcophagus identified the remains as that of a priestess named Mutemmenu." A drawing of the mummy and the sarcophagus. Panel 2: "The body was wrapped in an incredibly intricate and elaborate way and experts included that she was a high status person and likely also a dancer." Drawings of the notable details of the mummification process noting the "Individually wrapped fingers, lotus flowers on knees, and gold-plated nipples, fingers and toes"
April 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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ok but also: did you see THIS update!!!!
April 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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ajuanmance.bsky.social
This is going to the top of my spring reading list!
April 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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tillybridges.bsky.social
📜new episode!📜 #TransTuesday

I interview @alexlcombs.bsky.social and Andrew Eakett about their new graphic novel, TRANS HISTORY: FROM ANCIENT TIMES TO PRESENT DAY!

Apple Podcasts hasn't yet updated its feed, but until it does you can find it on other podcasting services and on the show's website!
Tilly's Trans Tuesdays | Pendant Audio
pendantaudio.com
April 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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tillybridges.bsky.social
Welcome to #TransTuesday!

This week we have TRANS HISTORY 3: INTERVIEW WITH @alexlcombs.bsky.social AND ANDREW EAKETT, creators of the graphic novel, Trans History - From Ancient Times to the Present Day!

Trans people have always existed 💜

(transcript thanks to @summerknights.bsky.social!)
TRANS HISTORY 3: INTERVIEW WITH ALEX L. COMBS AND ANDREW EAKETT - Tilly's Trans Tuesdays
NOTE: This week's update is a transcription of a live interview done as part of the Tilly's Trans Tuesdays podcast. Special thanks to Kate Rascali for the transcription! Welcome to Trans Tuesday! This...
www.tillystranstuesdays.com
April 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
alexlcombs.bsky.social
Illustrations from some of my classes just for fun! I like to do the assignments along with my students.
A drawing of a caticorn with a bowtie and the name Alex written in cursive A drawing from life of some weird stuffed animals A drawing of a goofy looking giraffe, wearing a firefighter helmet Three drawings of Batman- 1 minute 30 seconds and 5 seconds. Each drawing gets increasingly messy and simple
March 20, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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cherylmorgan.bsky.social
For International Women's Day, can I recommend this fine anthology that I published? #IWD
wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/anth...
Fight Like A Girl – Volume 2
ISBNs Paperback: 978-1-913892-84-5 EPUB: 978-1-913892-82-1 MOBI: 978-1-913892-83-8
wizardstowerpress.com
March 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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bogiperson.bsky.social
My second short story collection is about halfway to earning out its advance! Now is your chance to pick it up & help push it over the line 😃

(also this is a trans & intersex book!)

Amazon US: amzn.to/4gI6AFy
Bookshop (recommended): bookshop.org/a/14302/9781...
(associate links just in case)
Power to Yield and Other Stories
Check out Power to Yield and Other Stories - <strong>COMPLEX COMMUNITY</strong>&#8203;<p><em>Power to Yield</em> is a collection of speculative tales exploring gender identity, neurodivergence, and re...
bookshop.org
February 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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annaleen.bsky.social
This is an incredible history of trans people and the doctors and activists who fought for their right to exist
bschillace.brandyschillace.com Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Feb 14
Proud to be recommended by amazing people! Still getting image cards in from publisher but thank you @erininthemorning.com @laurahelmuth.bsky.social @cnlester.bsky.social @annaleen.bsky.social @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social & Mya Byrne
#transrights #transgender #resist 🧪🗃️🏳️‍⚧️
Featuring my book cover (burned edge paper with the word The INTERMEDIARIES), against a faded photo from the Institute overlay in brown, with quotes by Erin and CN above PREORDER: Erin: set against the tumultuous backdrop of rising fascism Schillace’s Chronicle is a testament to the resilience and survival of these early transgender individuals. CN: riveting,incendiary – I couldn’t pull myself away
February 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
alexlcombs.bsky.social
I just called mine and their inboxes are full, but I sent them emails through their websites. I find writing a little easier anyway! I chose to focus on opposing the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. because I had a personal story to tell–
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Vaccine denier RFK Jr has advanced out of committee, now headed for a full Senate vote. Tell your Senators to oppose his nomination or we'll end up with a gutted health department too
Oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services ⭑ 5 Calls
UPDATE (01/30/25): The Senate held hearings on Kennedy’s nomination on 01/29/25. A confirmation vote is expected soon. The US Department of …
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February 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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alexlcombs.bsky.social
Andrew and I can hardly wait to share "Trans History: A Graphic Novel" with everyone! If you preorder the book, you'll get access to a bonus digital comic and be entered to win an original mini-painting. Thanks for your support!

@candlewickpress.bsky.social #TransHistory #LGBTHistory #GraphicNovel
Trans History, From Ancient Times to the Present day: A Graphic Novel, by Alex L. Combs & Andrew Eakett "An essential introduction to trans history, from ancient times to the present day, in color graphic nonfiction format" In stores May 13 2025 / Now available for pre-order from your favorite bookseller Pre-order giveaway: Digital Bonus Comic "Mutemmenu's Mummy" / Original Mini-Painting Raffle / Follow the link in our profile for more info
November 11, 2024 at 7:58 PM