Alicia Palmer
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| Alicia Palmer | |
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| Born | 1959 Madrid, Spain |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Spanish |
| 💼 Occupation | Comic book writer, critic |
| 📆 Years active | 2014–present |
| Notable work | Esclavas, Una mujer, un voto, Biografías en viñetas: Emilia Pardo Bazán |
Alicia Palmer (born 1959) is a Spanish comic book writer and critic whose works focus on feminist themes, women's suffrage, and historical narratives. She began her career in the comics industry in 2014 and has since published several notable works that explore social issues and historical figures.
Early life and education
Information about Palmer's early life and education is limited. She began her involvement in the comics industry in 2014, initially working as a volunteer in intervention with individuals in prostitution through the organization Médicos del Mundo in Madrid. This experience inspired her to create her first comic, Esclavas, highlighting the harsh realities of prostitution.
Career
Comics
Palmer's debut work, Esclavas (2014), is a comic that delves into the difficult realities of prostitution. Her firsthand experiences working with individuals in prostitution informed the narrative, emphasizing the role of clients in the industry. In 2021, she published Una mujer, un voto, a graphic novel co-created with illustrator Montse Mazorriaga, which addresses women's suffrage. That same year, she released Biografías en viñetas: Emilia Pardo Bazán, a historical comic biography of the Spanish writer and feminist.
Palmer has also contributed to various anthologies, including Historias de brujas (2022), Mil Brujas (2022), and PAZ | МИР (2022), which explore themes of witchcraft, feminism, and peace, respectively. In 2024, she published Historia de España en viñetas: Carga Vital, an anthology that provides a historical overview of Spain through comics.
Writing and activism
Beyond her work in comics, Palmer is an active writer and feminist advocate. She has authored several essays and articles discussing the role of women in history and the importance of feminist perspectives in storytelling. Her work aims to inspire reflection and debate on topics such as feminism and gender-based violence.
Notable works
- Esclavas (2014)
- Hombres Feministas. Algunos referentes (2017)
- Hombres Feministas. El viaje (2019)
- Una mujer, un voto (2021)
- Biografías en viñetas: Emilia Pardo Bazán (2021)
- Amelia, historia de una lucha (2021)
- Historias de brujas (2022)
- Mil Brujas (2022)
- PAZ | МИР (2022)
- Historia de España en viñetas: Carga Vital (2024)
- Inventario de historias no inventadas (2024)
- Cuéntanos otro cuento (2025)
External links
- [Official website]
- [Twitter]
- [Instagram]
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