tinusreads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
DC Pride: The New Generation is the second volume of short stories with all kinds of LGBTQIA+ characters like Superman (Jon Kent), Nubia, Tim Drake, Kid Quick, Aquaman (Jackson Hyde), Green Lantern (Jo Mullein), Alysia Yeoh, the Ray, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and Batwoman.
It's a wonderful collection of representation in all forms. I did not realize there was a book that came before this one, so i have already put it on my list to buy. Because i greatly enjoyed this one. There is something in here for everyone. Especially if you like superheroes solving crime.
Some comics are vibrantly colored while others are a bit more dark and gritty. Which results in an interesting ride that never bores. It might be a bit on the nose, cringy or over the top sometimes. But isn't that the point with superhero comics?
I really enjoyed this one. Especially the Finding Batman story is an important one. Dealing with subject matters like homophobia and the aids pandemic. The second half of the book is centered around Robin which offers some nice continuity after all the short stories.
It's a wonderful collection of representation in all forms. I did not realize there was a book that came before this one, so i have already put it on my list to buy. Because i greatly enjoyed this one. There is something in here for everyone. Especially if you like superheroes solving crime.
Some comics are vibrantly colored while others are a bit more dark and gritty. Which results in an interesting ride that never bores. It might be a bit on the nose, cringy or over the top sometimes. But isn't that the point with superhero comics?
I really enjoyed this one. Especially the Finding Batman story is an important one. Dealing with subject matters like homophobia and the aids pandemic. The second half of the book is centered around Robin which offers some nice continuity after all the short stories.
unavezmas's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ladykaylee's review against another edition
The stories were too short to keep my interest and attention
alwaysshure's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Biphobia, and Terminal illness
Biphobia:Spoiler
In "The Green Gumshoe"Spoiler
In "Becoming Batman"Spoiler
"Becoming Batman" discusses the author's experience as a gay man living through the AIDS crisisjadejade's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
My comic book club picked this volume of short comics for our monthly chat.
As with any story collection, your mileage may vary from tale to tale. Unlike the 2021 DC Pride collection though, there are not only short stories following different characters and brought to life by different writers and artists: this volume also includes a multi-story arc of Tim Drake's journey. I think this is a good balance, having shorter stories juxtaposed with a longer arc, and I hope the 2023 DC Pride collection does something similar. I did note a few popular characters featured in the 2021 DC Pride collection also have a story in this collection but these did not detract from the New Generation collection.
If you enjoyed the 2021 DC Pride collection, you won't be disappointed picking up this one next.
As with any story collection, your mileage may vary from tale to tale. Unlike the 2021 DC Pride collection though, there are not only short stories following different characters and brought to life by different writers and artists: this volume also includes a multi-story arc of Tim Drake's journey. I think this is a good balance, having shorter stories juxtaposed with a longer arc, and I hope the 2023 DC Pride collection does something similar. I did note a few popular characters featured in the 2021 DC Pride collection also have a story in this collection but these did not detract from the New Generation collection.
If you enjoyed the 2021 DC Pride collection, you won't be disappointed picking up this one next.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Terminal illness
Minor: Biphobia
solaris_zip's review
5.0
Nothing better than queer superheroes stories. They exist and they are here. The art style is so cool, the story are so cute. And I’m absolutely obsessed with all of them
malloryrt4's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I loved this collection. The stories are beautiful and fun as well as so so necessary. I do still miss some of the connection to characters and stories I'm not as familiar with, but they're still good and impactful. I loved the additional material in this anthology so much more than last year's. Allowing the multiple issues of Tim Drake's realization and coming out allows his story to be felt and understood so much more. And Kevin Conroy's Finding Batman is.... I don't even know if I have the words. It's haunting and devastating and sad, but also soulful, honest, heartfelt, inspiring, and beautiful. The Batman of a generation was queer and used all of his life experiences to bring to life one of the most prolific comic book characters. That MATTERS. He matters. And him writing this comic and DC including it matters. His death was tragic and we lost him far too soon, but having this comic is a beautiful tribute to his life. I love that they put these anthologies together and can't wait to read more of these young character's stories.
acidicorchid's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Apparently these Pride Anthologies are the way I'm filling my yearly DC comic quota. It's a sweet but short collection that introduced me to a ton of characters I'd rarely (and in many cases never) seen before.
My favorite, hands down, was the autobiographical short by and about Kevin Conroy. I'm so completely destroyed (in a good way) and there may or may not have been some tears involved. At a close second comes Connor Hawke's "Think of Me," not in small part because I relate to a lot of the feelings it brings up as an ace person.
Overall, though, I really enjoyed it. I'm a little torn on how I feel about the inclusion of Tim's coming out storyline from the comics - on the one hand I love it, but on the other I wish they'd dedicated some of that space to more queer heroes or longer stories for the ones we got. That and some of the stories fell a little short from what I was hoping to see (and kind of expecting after reading he first anthology). Still. It was nice!
And I'm always a fan of the variant cover collection at the end. I'm looking forward to (hopefully) a third collection next year
My favorite, hands down, was the autobiographical short by and about Kevin Conroy. I'm so completely destroyed (in a good way) and there may or may not have been some tears involved. At a close second comes Connor Hawke's "Think of Me," not in small part because I relate to a lot of the feelings it brings up as an ace person.
Overall, though, I really enjoyed it. I'm a little torn on how I feel about the inclusion of Tim's coming out storyline from the comics - on the one hand I love it, but on the other I wish they'd dedicated some of that space to more queer heroes or longer stories for the ones we got. That and some of the stories fell a little short from what I was hoping to see (and kind of expecting after reading he first anthology). Still. It was nice!
And I'm always a fan of the variant cover collection at the end. I'm looking forward to (hopefully) a third collection next year
abailey6's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
raybudbury's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0