First Year Out Endures as the Essential OGN about Trans Identity (Review)

Since its debut in 2017, Sabrina Symington’s First Year Out continues to stand tall as the essential graphic novel about Trans identity. Numerous comics and graphic novels have centered Trans characters over the years, especially as the LGBTQ+ community has gained more acceptance in the public eye. Despite the onslaught of anti-Trans bills across the United States, this has not silenced Trans authors and artists as they continue to craft compelling stories about what it means to be a Trans person. Some notable examples include Xanthippe Hutcheon’s revolutionary webcomic Pandora’s Tale and The Kao’s subversive take on Sailor Moon with a Trans twist, Magical Boy.