Mattie Lubchansky is a cartoonist and illustrator from the United States, who specializes in satirical comics about American politics. [1] Lubchansky is non-binary [2] and uses they/them pronouns since 2017. [3]
Mattie Lubchansky is a cartoonist and illustrator from the United States, who specializes in satirical comics about American politics. [1] Lubchansky is non-binary [2] and uses they/them pronouns since 2017. [3]
Lubchansky has published comic strips in The Nib , where they are associate editor, [4] as well as on other sites such as Current Affairs, The Daily Dot and Jewish Currents. [5]
Their work is mostly short strips (with four panels), and their editorial work focuses mainly on strips as well. [5] They were a finalist for the 2020 Herblock Prize. [6] Their 2021 book The Antifa Super Soldier Cookbook spoofs right-wing conspiracy theories about Antifa activists in the United States. [7] A review in Fast Company said Lubchansky "may have created the definitive piece of satire about the conservative mindset." [8] In 2022, Print magazine declared Lubchansky one of five political cartoonists to follow on Instagram, writing, "They love to play with surreal, sci fi-inspired concepts, and have a knack for making dystopia feel at least a little funny." [9]
Their debut full-length graphic novel, Boys Weekend, was published in 2023, and was listed by NPR and the Washington Post as one of the best graphic novels of the year. [10] [11]
Lubchansky first studied engineering and worked in construction before becoming a cartoonist. [12]
The font used in their comics is inspired by their handwriting and is called "Lubhand". [13]
In addition to their comics strips, mostly published on The Nib, Lubchansky has been writing a webcomic, Please Listen To Me, [14] [15] since 2010.
They have written or illustrated several books as well:
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