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Comics creator Kurt Erichsen presents a look at the creation and history of Murphy's Manor, a comic strip published in syndication in LGBT newspapers from 1981 to 2008.
Kurt Erichsen's cartoons have appeared in amateur and professional publications since about 1970. He is an openly gay cartoonist and civil engineer, creator of the syndicated LGBT-themed comic strip "Murphy's Manor," his most notable work, which ran for 1183 weekly strips from the 1980s until 2008.
Set in a fictionalized version of Toledo, "Murphy’s Manor" reflects on LGBTQIA+ culture in Ohio throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. The comic addresses several social, political, and human rights issues that directly impacted the LGBTQIA+ community during the comic's run such as gay marriage, the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
"Murphy’s Manor" is one-of-a-kind in its storytelling and real-time documentation of LGBTQIA+ culture in the Midwest during some of the most important and life-changing moments in LGBTQIA+ history in the United States. And now you can read the full comic in TLCPL’s Digital Collections!
This program is designed for adults. The presentation contains images intended for mature audiences that some may consider explicit.
Individuals under the age of 18 will be granted admission to the program if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
