Diane Noomin (born 1947 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American comics artist associated with the underground comics movement. Her work has appeared in many underground comic publications, including Weirdo, Young Lust, Short Order, Arcade, El Perfecto, True Glitz, Aftershock, Real Girl, Lemme Outta Here, Mind Riot, and Titters. She is best known for her character Didi Glitz, who addressed transgressive social issues such as feminism, women masturbating, positive body image, and miscarriages. She is the editor of the anthology series Twisted Sisters, and one of the original contributors to Wimmen's Comix. She has also done theatrical work, creating a stage adaptation of Didi Glitz. She is married to cartoonist Bill Griffith.
Noomin attended Brooklyn College and Pratt Institute. She won an Inkpot Award in 1992. Noomin's work was also nominated for Eisner Awards for Best Anthology in 1992 and 1995.
References
External links
- Official website
- Presentation given by Noomin at the University of Florida