Cute Gay Nerd

The origin of Cute Gay Nerd

The Adventures of Dermott: Cute Gay Nerd arose from a community engagement initiative funded by the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 2007. Two gay community members were selected in a competition and then collaborated with VAC/GMHC staff to have their HIV prevention ideas produced. The competition awards were presented in February 2009.

One of the winning proposal's central themes was that gay and bisexual men have the power to stop HIV. The main character, Dermott, has this epiphany which leads him on a quest to spread the word. This proposal also sought to educate same-sex attracted youth about sexual health. This is something that is central to the story line as Dermott educates his friends and learns a bit about what it is to be a young gay man.

To date, three series of the comic have been published in MCV and postcards of series 1 have been distributed through Hares and Hyenas book store and mailed out to queer youth workers around the state.

Cute Gay Nerd Comic Book

Series 1, 2, and 3 of our comic strip series The Adventures of Dermott: Cute Gay Nerd has been combined with some new content into a first-edition comic book. The comic book features mini character bio’s of the main players in the story of Dermott and his mates. There is also education, youth oriented referrals and an opportunity to emulate Dermie and check-off your own 'Things to do now that I’m gay…' list.

To pick up your copy, go to:

Hares and Hyenas book store

Reception at the Victorian AIDS Council / Gay Men's Health Centre, 6 Claremont Street, South Yarra Vic 3141