Jerry Mills
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Not to be confused with performer Jerry Mills.
Jerry A. Mills (February 26, 1951 - January 28, 1993) was an openly gay cartoonist known for his comic strip Poppers, which is credited as one of the first comic strips to develop multi-dimensional gay characters.[1] Scholars have stated that while earlier comics had relied on stereotypes such as the nelly queen or muscleman, Mills presented his characters with lives beyond the stereotypes.[2] His work is also credited as having helped shape comics for the LGBTQ+ community and its members.
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Born | Jerry A. Mills February 26, 1951 |
Died | January 28, 1993 |
Nationality | American |
Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Notable works | "Poppers" |
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