Gaysians

From the acclaimed author of one of the most banned books in the US, the YA graphic novel Flamer, comes a gorgeous, heart-warming adult graphic debut following four gay Asian men as they navigate love, identity, and friendship in Seattle during the early aughts.

From the acclaimed author of the young adult graphic novel Flamer comes a heartwarming story following four gay Asians navigating love, identity, and friendship—a celebration of queer chosen family.​

When AJ moves to Seattle in the early aughts, he’s ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man—but his dreams hit reality fast with no friends, no job, and an apartment so far out, “not even lesbians live there.” Then a spilled drink at a bar introduces him to K, a glamorous drag queen; John, a shy gamer; and Steven, a reckless flirt. AJ’s “Boy Luck Club” helps him find love, pride, and belonging—until a brutal attack tests everything they know about friendship and family. 

Meticulously observed and gorgeously illustrated, Gaysians is a fierce, funny, and tender story of queer resilience and self-discovery.

“I’ve been hunting for books like this my whole life; this story broke my heart and healed it.”—Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer

• | Author: Michael Curato
• | Publisher: Workman Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jun 26, 2025
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781643755120
• | ISBN-10: 1643755129