Queer zines and webcomics to get access to an intersectional inclusive queer Mexico – the Boy’s Love comics by Zurita Aniki

Queer zines serve to subvert hegemonic conditions of heteronormativity and heteropatriarchy. In the context of Mexico, although there is no historical record of legal discrimination against homosexuality, widespread social discrimination persisted. Over the past decade, significant legal advancements have been made. Despite these legal reforms, queer literature and comics remain limited, with underground zines and alternative comics continuing to be primary channels for queer expression. An example is the work of Zurita Aniki, who produces zines, web-posts and webcomics. The interaction between these media forms is crucial for discussing queerness, as Zurita Aniki’s work exemplifies this approach. An in-depth descriptive analysis of two major zines by Zurita Aniki will be conducted to explore whether and how Boy’s Love comics can function as queer zines, providing access to an intersectional, inclusive queer space in Mexico. By broadening the scope beyond traditional themes and avoiding clichés associated with Boy’s Love comics, Zurita Aniki’s work aims to create inclusive queer spaces. Zurita Aniki’s work has the potential to reach audiences beyond Mexico, especially online, fostering Latin American connections and a sense of community. This analysis emphasizes the role of comics in constructing queer spaces based on detailed examinations of two zines, web-posts, and webcomics.