Little Misanthropist

The latest from Gabriel Mason Howell, Little Misanthropist, shows him working through oscillations between misandry & queer desire & how one's own identity can shape that push & pull. Rendering his sardonic take on relationship dynamics with a high degree of craft, this update on a pre-pandemic self-release not only demonstrates Howell's evolution as an artist, but how his thinking on the topic has changed as well, making for a compelling mix of humor, wit, and pathos done with a sophisticated visual diction that complements his themes well.

Gabriel Mason Howell is a trans male cartoonist, illustrator, tattooist, and printmaker currently based in Chicago. In addition to various self-published releases, he's worked with Secret Acres, Bred Press, & Lumpen Magazine, amongst others. His design & illustration work spans a range of artists, such as Phoebe Bridgers, 100 gecs, Perfect Hair Forever, and PC Music, as well as an ongoing relationship with WKND skateboards.

Printed at Graphic Resources in St. Paul, MN
5”x7”
20 pages
Black offset on cotton candy 70lb stock
June 2024
EE10