easofia's review
Strengths: This anthology has stories by multiple queer creators about queer DC superhero characters. I appreciate the variety of story types that were included (including stories in which being queer/facing discrimination for being queer was a main focus and others where it was not). One of the stories is the comics debut of Nia Nal (Dreamer), a trans character from the television show Supergirl; I haven't seen the show, but really enjoyed reading the story and am glad a story by a trans creator about a trans character was included. There's great writing and artwork throughout the anthology.
Limitations: Like many Big 2 (Marvel and DC) comics, several of the stories don't read like stand-alone stories, even despite being part of an anthology in which a reader would assume they were reading a collection of short stories. If a reader who is generally a fan of superheroes but does not know all these specific characters picks up the book, there are certain scenes that I think might be a little confusing/underdeveloped; at least, that was the case for me with certain stories. Some of the stories read as a preface/sneak of a series rather than a full story.
Would generally recommend the anthology, but would also be a good idea to check out the ongoing series with these characters for more information/development.
Limitations: Like many Big 2 (Marvel and DC) comics, several of the stories don't read like stand-alone stories, even despite being part of an anthology in which a reader would assume they were reading a collection of short stories. If a reader who is generally a fan of superheroes but does not know all these specific characters picks up the book, there are certain scenes that I think might be a little confusing/underdeveloped; at least, that was the case for me with certain stories. Some of the stories read as a preface/sneak of a series rather than a full story.
Would generally recommend the anthology, but would also be a good idea to check out the ongoing series with these characters for more information/development.
sasaboba's review
5.0
DC releases their first and ongoing Pride anthology and it's so much fun and the art is so diverse and beautiful! Each story features Own Voices LGBT+ authors and artists; a few of my favorites: Trung Le Nguyen, Vita Ayala, Sina Grace, and Mariko Tamaki. I enjoyed some stories more than others; my ratings go as follows:
- "The Wrong Side of the Looking Glass" by James Tynion IV and Trung Le Nguyen: 4/5
- "By the Victors" by Steve Orlando and Stephen Byrne: 2/5
- "Try the Girl" by Vita Ayala and Skylar Patridge: 4/5
- "Another Word For A Truck To Move Your Furniture" by Mariko Tamaki and Amy Reeder: 5/5
- "He's The Light of My Life!" by Sam Johns and Klaus Janson: 2/5
- "Clothes Makeup Gift" by Danny Lore and Lisa Sterle: 5/5
- "Be Gay, Do Crimes" by Sina Grace and Ro Stein & Ted Brandy: 5/5
- "Date Night" by Nicole Maines and Rachael Stott: 1.5/5 - for racism; I'm sick of seeing stereotypical "ninja" Asian people as villains, especially when violence against us is at an all-time high. Trans character and creatives absolutely deserve representation but white people beating up Asian people within an inch of their lives while talking casually on the phone? Distasteful and ugly. Stop it.
- "Love Life" by Andrew Wheeler and Luciano Vecchio: 4/5
Besides the stories, there are some wonderful art pieces and Q&A segments from DC performers like Nicole Maines (trans actress who plays a trans superhero in Supergirl), Javicia Leslie (Black queer title superhero in Batwoman), Matt Bomer (Negative Man in Doom Patrol which I cannot recommend enough!), and more. I'm only upset that these comic books only show up once a year and it's where DC lets their LGBT+ creatives shine the brightest, whereas with every other IP under their belt, their representation is extremely limited in scope. LGBT+ characters are mentioned and featured for maybe a page or two before they die or disappear from the story. The steps DC is taking are great, especially in regards to their TV shows (which is more than I can say for Marvel), and I hope they keep this momentum going.
jakegray's review
5.0
Fun anthology with a good mix of stories. Would love to see many more stories featuring these and other LGBTQIA+ characters in DC comics.
danivacap's review
4.0
Una antología muy bonita y muy necesaria, me abría encantado que fuese más larga, y sentí que algunas de las historias se quedaban en el momento más emocionante, aún así este cómic no se siente pretencioso ni nada, las historias están bien sin ser espectaculares, es un cómic entretenido y ligero, lo he disfrutado un montón.
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