Focusing on the urban cultural phenomenon of la movida the author analyses novels, comic books and films. She argues that urban queer culture played a defining role in the cultural and political processes that helped to move Spain from a fascist military dictatorship to a late-capitalist, parliamentary democracy. Included are contributions of women writers Ana María Moix and Cristina Peri Rossi, and comic book artists Ana Juan, Victoria Martos, Ana Miralles and Asun Balzola.