A review by iamrainbou
The Infinite Loop by Elsa Charretier, Pierrick Colinet
2.0
Trigger warning: transmisia, antiqueer comments
A science fiction comic with an f/f biracial couple that fights against hate. The story is kinda confusing at first although after some pages I felt so involved that I didn't care about anything else.
There are a lot of messages of hope and "fight back for you and the ones who can't". It was heartwarming and sweet, and I definitely appreciated these messages. There is also a genderqueer side character that calls out misconceptions and ignorance.
However, there was a horrifying transphobic scene that it was so unnecessary. It is only there to prove this side character that the guys he admires are not the good ones and he shouldn't be with them. Couldn't he figure out by himself that being homophobic is wrong? Oh no, a trans character has to die for him.
Also, a black woman as the villain left me uneasy, especially because the main character is a white woman.
There aren't enough sapphic comics and I'm here to support the few that there are. But I can't recommend THE INFINITE LOOP.
A science fiction comic with an f/f biracial couple that fights against hate. The story is kinda confusing at first although after some pages I felt so involved that I didn't care about anything else.
There are a lot of messages of hope and "fight back for you and the ones who can't". It was heartwarming and sweet, and I definitely appreciated these messages. There is also a genderqueer side character that calls out misconceptions and ignorance.
However, there was a horrifying transphobic scene that it was so unnecessary. It is only there to prove this side character that the guys he admires are not the good ones and he shouldn't be with them. Couldn't he figure out by himself that being homophobic is wrong? Oh no, a trans character has to die for him.
Also, a black woman as the villain left me uneasy, especially because the main character is a white woman.
There aren't enough sapphic comics and I'm here to support the few that there are. But I can't recommend THE INFINITE LOOP.