Shirtlifter#1 [Single Issue Magazine]

Steve MacIsaac (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 11, 2006

Winner of Prism Comics first annual Queer Press Grant, SHIRTLIFTER is a new series of queer-themed short fiction comics from STICKY artist Steve MacIsaac. This first issue features the self-contained story "Unmade Beds." Set amidst the gay expatriate culture of Tokyo, the comic is a quiet and lyrical examination of cross-cultural adjustment and sexual parity.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"One of the most original comics, gay or straight, to come around in recent memory." --Frontiers

About the Author

Steve MacIsaac is a Canadian currently living in Los Angeles after several years in Japan, a cultural mix that shows up in his comics more often than not. Steve is perhaps best known for STICKY, his wordless, erotic collaboration with writer Dale Lazarov. For the past several years Steve has been self-publishing his series SHIRTLIFTER, partially assisted by grants awarded by Prism Comics and the Xeric Foundation.

Product Details

• Single Issue Magazine: 32 pages
• Publisher: Drawn, Out Press; 1st edition (April 11, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979134900
• ISBN-13: 978-0979134906
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,788,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Available again, pick up your copy!, April 19, 2011

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Bill "bearsd" (SAN DIEGO, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shirtlifter #1 (Single Issue Magazine)

I was introduced to Steve MacIssac's work from Sticky, and was glad to discover he had his own comic. Shirtlifter is one of the few comics that accurately portray gay male relationships, without forcing the characters into straight relationship boxes. (You have a gay partner? Which one of you is the woman?). The men are masculine and hot, and three-dimensional in their development. Yes there is sex, but it's part of the story, and not just added to titillate. The latest printing of this issue is on high quality paper, and has been re-colored. If you are a fan of Sticky, make sure you pick up all of the issues of Shirtlifter.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended gay interest comic series, February 10, 2011

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HiRez - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shirtlifter #1 (Single Issue Magazine)

I have been collecting Steve MacIsaac's comics since I picked up his shirtlifter comic. I love the artwork as well as the storylines. It's more realistic depiction rather than fantasy seen in many gay comics.
The men in his stories are well built and well hung but the sex is not the main point of the story.
The stories are more relatable. I am looking forward to issue no 4! I personally like to support gay comic artists and I think if you are interested in gay interest comics you should definitely check it out.
Ps. I ordered two of mine directly from his own website and they were hand signed by him which was a nice bonus!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Moody and smart..., February 9, 2011

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ultramooz (France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shirtlifter #1 (Single Issue Magazine)

From the 3 (so far..) Shirtlifter comics, this is the last one I read because it was out of print when I discovered Steve MacIsaac's work in Sticky. Luckily, a recent reprint gave the chance to get it. This is not your typical gay comic (and that's a good point to me) : the mood is quite heavy, and the explicit scenes are not really the center point of the book. The story is well written, and can ring a bell for those of us which are partnered for some time.

A very good start to an unusual series of comics...