My Comrade (Spring 1988, (Sixty Photos)

Second issue of the infamous NYC gay club scene zine. 7 x 8 ½ in,[42]pp., saddle-stapled. Half-tone photocopied onto white 20lb paper. Good- condition. Creasing, rubbing, to front cover, mild soiling to rear; interior pages somewhat wavy with a few gently creased corners, else very good; a few closed tears at top edge of fold, bind otherwise remains firm and intact. In this capital-C Campy send-up of the television magazine "60 Minutes", co-host Lisa Lederer visits "The Institute of Homosexual Inclination", described by the institute's director, drag queen Hapi Phace, as "a multi-purpose gathering spot where gay people can enjoy themselves, explore their own potential and help contribute to creating a supportive, loving environment." The Institute's staff and visitors are portrayed by an all-star cast from the L.E.S./East Village scene, including RuPaul, Keoki, Tabboo!, John Boyer, Tommie Saeli, Flloyd, Aner, and many more. Interspersed are advertisements for the Pyramid Club, Dial-A-Drag ("New York's FIRST Transvestite Party Line!"), Patricia Field, and more; plus a centerfold photo of Keoki (also featured on the cover) by Keith Kotick. Conceived, published and edited by drag-queen and photographer Linda Simpson (credited here as Les Simpson), My Comrade issued 11 riotous issues from 1987-1994. An inspired document of a scene at it's peak. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. …