Reviews - Pinky and Pepper Forever

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this was a nice and quick read! from what i was able to gather from this sweet, silly, and gory comic were several different queer/religious themes (as an ex-catholic queer person, i refer to queer and religious in this instance as two things that go hand in hand).

the fact that pinky and pepper had a miscommunication resulting in an argument in the everyday world but then were able to communicate and talk things out while a literal flaming hellscape surrounded them was one thing that stood out to me. because they struggled in life but were able to unapologetically say how they felt and love each other despite the consequences thereafter, i was reminded of the question that lots of us queer people ask ourselves in our relationships as a result of religious trauma: do my feelings warrant eternal burning, torture, and pain? and eddy atoms tackles this internal dark and emotional question in a goofy, lighthearted and comically charming manner-- and through a lovely, curvy, cartoony art style.

and maybe i'm reading into it, but i found the painting of them on the wall made from the blood of a murder scene to be tragically touching. through history the LGBTQ+ community has shown such courage and resolve to love each other despite the grief, pain, and bloodshed at risk for it-- so to proudly, shamelessly paint their love together with something emerging out of an act of violence was an aspect of the story that i found profoundly beautiful.

on a related note, this quote: "Am I evil? Because if I have to be evil to keep being your girlfriend, I will!" LOVING the identity symbolism here. love prevails through grief and pain. <3 a fine read overall.

morgue666's review

4.5

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ugh the art is to die for

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christajls's review against another edition

4.0

Pinky and Pepper are two artists in love. They’re both students trying to refine their craft and find their audience, but neither one feels like they’re having much success. Pepper’s classmates criticise the singular focus of her art and her technique, whereas Pinky’s classmates applaud her technique, but argue that her work is devoid of meaning. Turning to each other for validation, the line between the devotion to their art and their devotion to each other becomes fuzzy. Co-dependent doesn’t even begin to describe their relationship.

Though they both feel down about their recent criticism, Pinky takes it particularly hard. She is unhappy and lashes out at Pepper, who decides to take a few days off and stays with her parents. Alone, feeling depressed, and misunderstood, Pinky plans one last piece: a lethal performance art piece. But despite the terrible cost, the disturbing piece finally gains her the attention and praise she’s always wanted.

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derpitude's review against another edition

5.0

Holy smoly. From the art style to the puppy girls to the bdsm to the amazing art that both of them make… that isnt quite blatant about its intentions….. queer love and longing in its essence