Don Melia (December 25, 1953 – August 21, 1992) was a gay British cartoonist, editor, activist, and philanthropist. Born in Liverpool, he was known largely for his involvement in , Strip AIDS, Heartbreak Hotel, and , comic series that helped uplift the gay community, bring attention to and educate the public about the AIDS crisis, and helped create a gay community in the comics industry.
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