A review by ash_hernick
Marvel's Voices: Pride #1 by Leah Williams, Steve Orlando, Crystal Frasier, Jan Bazaldua, Allan Heinberg, Tini Howard, Terry Blas, Jacopo Camagni, J.J. Kirby, Jethro Morales, Kieron Gillen, Luciano Vecchio, Lilah Sturges, Vita Ayala, Anthony Oliveira, Mariko Tamaki, Jim Cheung, Derek Charm
3.0
I enjoy slice of life stories as a rule, so overall I had fun with this anthology - however, I agree with most of the other reviewers who have already pointed out that many of these stories either center little-known characters or focus on superheroes being "allies" instead of being queer themselves. The art and quality of the writing varies heavily from piece to piece, and a lot of moments felt like hooks to get readers to engage with OTHER comics, instead of actually focusing on the stories THIS comic was supposed to be telling us. It felt like Marvel was patting itself on the back a bit too much (although I do appreciate the interview that noted how indie and even DC comics had canon queer characters YEARS before Marvel did).
Overall, it's cute, but Marvel could've done better. They have the money and they have the time. I'm glad they decided to center queer voices but they shouldn't get brownie points just for releasing a pride issue - especially not when they're charging ten bucks for it.
Overall, it's cute, but Marvel could've done better. They have the money and they have the time. I'm glad they decided to center queer voices but they shouldn't get brownie points just for releasing a pride issue - especially not when they're charging ten bucks for it.