While the struggle to navigate a toxic relationship will be relatable to many readers regardless of their sexuality or gender, the setting and company kept by Freddy give the story a distinctly queer edge. Freddy is forced to confront whether or not she wants to allow her girlfriend to define her. Nevertheless, the misnomer is intentional and highlights the central challenge faced by Freddy Riley, the protagonist who finds herself infatuated with the eponymous LD. The story told by this graphic novel is not really about Laura Dean at all. Writer: Mariko Tamaki Artist: Rosemary Valero-O’Connell Publisher: First Second Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me is an arresting title, but it’s misleading. This week, Avery is exploring Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, a graphic novel published in 2019. Welcome to Queerness In Comics, a bi-weekly column by Avery Kaplan, which will explore queer representation in comics.
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