eilif_has_no_gender's review
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
This is probably the only story on her that didn't have any content warnings that I could think of.
There isn't a specific storyline. It shows some queer related things of queer characters. The only thing that disappointed me is that my favorite queer superhero basically had nothing to do in the comic.
There isn't a specific storyline. It shows some queer related things of queer characters. The only thing that disappointed me is that my favorite queer superhero basically had nothing to do in the comic.
mediocrem's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
holybranches's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
I enjoyed that! (I'm writing the reviews in an altered order bc I already put the comic in its plastic cover and so I'm taking the names off wikipedia)
"The wrong side of the looking glass": It was a pleasant surprise to see Trung Le Nguyen's art! I really want to read "The secret fish". I found the ending a bit too corny but it was a good story.
"He's the Light of My Life!": I was very confused with this one, I did not understand who was who and the relationships among them, I'm sorry kaljdf
"By the Victors": The nazi homophobic vampire... qué decir.
"Clothes Makeup Gift": Really liked the Flash character hehe
"Try the Girl": My favourite one!!!!! I was so intrigued by Question, I hate that it's this thing where she's not her own character but rather the reiteration of another previous one (I don't know how that works but, you get me, there are several Questions etc) but I would definitely read more from her !! I love the design and I love that she's Renee Montoya from Birds of Prey aaaaa I loved that one so much
"Be Gay, Do Crimes": I agree, the "queer talk" was a choice.
"Another Word for a Truck to Move Your Furniture": That was cute! It did have the bonus points of me being invested in their relationship already, but I enjoyed the themes it talked about.
"Date Night": I was a bit confused with this one too, even though I should know by now my Supergirl facts aklshd
"Love Life": I thought this one was cute too!
So, in general, I would say this one did its purpose because it did get me interested in reading more about some characters and I saved some tv shows on HBO (even though, lets face it, I'm not watching them anytime soon, but it's the intention that counts!)
"The wrong side of the looking glass": It was a pleasant surprise to see Trung Le Nguyen's art! I really want to read "The secret fish". I found the ending a bit too corny but it was a good story.
"He's the Light of My Life!": I was very confused with this one, I did not understand who was who and the relationships among them, I'm sorry kaljdf
"By the Victors": The nazi homophobic vampire... qué decir.
"Clothes Makeup Gift": Really liked the Flash character hehe
"Try the Girl": My favourite one!!!!! I was so intrigued by Question, I hate that it's this thing where she's not her own character but rather the reiteration of another previous one (I don't know how that works but, you get me, there are several Questions etc) but I would definitely read more from her !! I love the design and I love that she's Renee Montoya from Birds of Prey aaaaa I loved that one so much
"Be Gay, Do Crimes": I agree, the "queer talk" was a choice.
"Another Word for a Truck to Move Your Furniture": That was cute! It did have the bonus points of me being invested in their relationship already, but I enjoyed the themes it talked about.
"Date Night": I was a bit confused with this one too, even though I should know by now my Supergirl facts aklshd
"Love Life": I thought this one was cute too!
So, in general, I would say this one did its purpose because it did get me interested in reading more about some characters and I saved some tv shows on HBO (even though, lets face it, I'm not watching them anytime soon, but it's the intention that counts!)
thewordyhero's review
5.0
This is such a genuine outing for all of these characters, in a way that feels refreshing and optimistic. As the Foreword describes, lgbtq+ communities have been looking for stories that explore further depths of queer and trans characters than just their mere presence and existence counting as doing enough for representation. We want to see more pride and less pain, and as we are entering into an era of increased anti-trans laws and a seeming trend toward regression into puritanical traditionalism, queer superhero art is unique in its ability to stand as a beacon of hope, an argument for trust in the goodness of human nature, an unapologetic statement about politics and identity, a way to grieve together about the times when tragedy strikes, and an encouragement to keep loving each other anyway. This collection of stories is what I, specifically, want to see more of.
_mery98_'s review against another edition
4.0
4.2/5
You know, this was far cuter and significantly less ham-fisted than I feared it was going to be.
You know, this was far cuter and significantly less ham-fisted than I feared it was going to be.
shiregreen's review against another edition
4.0
I am not that familiar with DC characters but this collection was interesting to read about queer superheroes
birdmanseven's review against another edition
4.0
I'm loving these DC anthologies. Standouts for me were the Green Lantern/Alan Scott story and Flash vs. Reflek. It was also cool to see Dreamer make her way to comics. I'd love to see more from that character.