Little Misanthropist
Gabriel Mason Howell 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