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The DC Book of Pride: A Celebration of DC's Queer Characters by D.K. Publishing, Jadzia Axelrod
zoot's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a fun encyclopedia of queer characters in the DC universe!!!
louise_11's review
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
constant_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
cleansky7's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved reading this book! I love Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy, but I wasn't familiar with a lot of the other characters in this book. My favorites from this book are Nia Nal and Sarah Rainmaker. I also want to read more about John Constantine!
megan_ash's review against another edition
informative
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
jkenna1990's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a great read. I loved getting to read a little bit about each character and having fun tidbits at the bottom of each page. I was introduced to new characters and beloved characters that I've read for years. I think that this is a really great read for pretty much anyone, but especially comic book fans that want to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ characters that they love.
nezimmer's review against another edition
The DC Book of Pride is a fantastic guide on the LGBTQ+ characters in the DC comic universe. It is both beautifully formatted and offers a look into characters from all corners of the DC-Multiverse. It provides many looks at the vastness of the DC comic universe for beginners looking to learn more and provides knowledge on how inclusive it can be.
My only complaint is that I wish that the "Data Bank" on each character provided more information on the character and DC Comics in general. Maybe be a note on which characters have explicitly stated what label they identify with, something to help understand the general LGBTQ+ history in DC comics, or more information on what comics/ other media to learn more about the character.
It is overall a great guide and it's already helped me find new places to try and get into DC comics.
Thanks to the author and publisher for providing a free ARC copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
My only complaint is that I wish that the "Data Bank" on each character provided more information on the character and DC Comics in general. Maybe be a note on which characters have explicitly stated what label they identify with, something to help understand the general LGBTQ+ history in DC comics, or more information on what comics/ other media to learn more about the character.
It is overall a great guide and it's already helped me find new places to try and get into DC comics.
Thanks to the author and publisher for providing a free ARC copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.