Graphix Coming Out Perfect #1: A Graphic Novel
Graphix Coming Out Perfect #1: A Graphic Novel

Coming Out Perfect #1: A Graphic Novel

By Richard Mercado

$16.99

Publication Date: July 7, 2026

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Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up

From Ignatz-nominated cartoonist Richard Mercado comes a refreshingly honest and moving YA graphic novel perfect for fans of queer coming-of-age stories like Heartstopper.

When Kevin's parents ignore his attempts to come out of the closet, he devises a plan to become more like Raymond, the popular gay kid at his high school. After all, if Kevin can do everything perfectly, too, then people will have to pay attention to him.

But life under Raymond's wing isn’t easy: a dress code, new things Kevin can and can't do, and even abandoning his old "uncool" friends. Perfection comes at a cost, and Kevin must decide whether it's worth the sacrifice.

About the Author

Richard Mercado is a Filipino cartoonist ad graphic designer whose minicomic I Owe It to My Parents to Not Come Out earned him a 2023 Ignatz nomination for Promising New Talent. He has an MFA in sequential art from Savannah College of Art and Design and works as a production artist for Skybound Entertainment. Coming Out Perfect is his debut graphic novel, based on his personal experience coming out to his family. He lives in Brooklyn New York. Visit him at richardmercz.myportfolio.com.

Format: Paperback

Pages: 272

Publisher: Graphix

Publication Date: July 7, 2026

ISBN: 9781339001593

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