Episode 81.0: Smacks you in the face with the truth featuring Mannie Murphy

Last updated on December 24, 2025

Bitches on Comics

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In this week’s episode we talk to comic creator Mannie Murphy about their brand-new graphic memoir I Never Promised You a Rose Garden and their beautiful anthology Gay Genius. We discuss River Phoenix, the City of Portland, predatory adults, and white supremacy in this powerful conversation.

Pick up Mannie Murphy’s I Never Promised You a Rose Garden from Fantagraphics today!

And don’t miss our free Patreon Bonus from Pride 2020 where we reviewed Gay Genius and three other queer and trans anthologies!

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