A review by redhairedashreads
Barbalien: Red Planet by Tate Brombal, Jeff Lemire
4.0
I was extremely surprised by how much I enjoyed this graphic novel. I don't usually read superhero graphics but Barbalien's story was instantly captivating, emotional, and all about finding yourself. This focused on Barbalien trying to figure himself out and build a life on Earth. This involves him protesting with other LGBTQ people, dealing with AIDS fears, and figuring out love.
I haven't read any of the Black Hammer comics and I didn't need to. This did a great job at being its own story so I never felt confused by what was going on. Overall this was a very good story that tackles some very emotional topics.
Trigger Warnings: characters with AIDs and dying from it; riots; police violence; gun violence and death
I haven't read any of the Black Hammer comics and I didn't need to. This did a great job at being its own story so I never felt confused by what was going on. Overall this was a very good story that tackles some very emotional topics.
Trigger Warnings: characters with AIDs and dying from it; riots; police violence; gun violence and death