<DIV>Gleefully thumbing its nose at a field typically dominated by straight white men, <I>Juicy Mother</I> is an alternative-to-alternative comics. This cartoon anthology features work by and about queers, women, and people of color. Showcasing work by such well-known cartoonists as Alison Bechdel <I>(Dykes to Watch Out For),</I> Howard Cruse <I>(Wendel, Stuck Rubber Baby),</i> Diane DiMassa <I>(Hothead Paisan),</I> Ariel Schrag <I>(Definition, Potential),</I> Ivan Velez Jr. <I>(Tales of the Closet, Blood Syndicate),</I> Robert Kirby <I>(Curbside),</I> and Joan Hilty <I>(Bitter Girl),</i> the collection also includes exciting new talents and inspired artist/writer collaborations. Highlights include comics about an older butch dyke and her Lolita, an African American gay man coming of age, an Arab Muslim dyke searching for her identity, two big hairy men getting married, and a cynical Latina teen's encounter with aliens. The stories in <I>Juicy Mother</I> are not just exceptionally exuberant and carefree, they are a celebration of artistry and diversity.</div>