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Love is Love: Eine Comic-Anthologie für Respekt, Akzeptanz und Gleichberechtigung by Marc Andreyko
hobbitfreddie's review against another edition
4.0
I picked this comic up from the library, but apparently this anthology was sold for charity. Which is a good cause, so I like what this comic is trying to do. Very heartfelt anthology so it’s hard to critique.
I think there’s alot of very well done contributions in here. And they’re all 1-2 pages but use the length perfectly. So many anthologies feel like the artists didn’t have enough pages. The main critique I’ve seen is the amount of non LGBT artists/authors. I don’t really see a problem with allies contributing work but a lot of them seemed to just be inserting themselves. Lots of crying over the news or explaining homophobia to kids. And I feel bad for saying that because that’s how the artists chose to respond to the prompt. Idk how this anthology was put together, and I do like how it seemed like anyone could contribute but yeah too many of those kind of stories. Again I feel bad for saying this because this is such a personal anthology about a tragedy.
I’ll also say the cover is misleading, there’s alot of hard hitting stories in here. A tough read at times but something I’m glad I read.
The second half has less of the repetive stories so I enjoyed it more. It’s just a really beautiful and bittersweet art piece.
I think there’s alot of very well done contributions in here. And they’re all 1-2 pages but use the length perfectly. So many anthologies feel like the artists didn’t have enough pages. The main critique I’ve seen is the amount of non LGBT artists/authors. I don’t really see a problem with allies contributing work but a lot of them seemed to just be inserting themselves. Lots of crying over the news or explaining homophobia to kids. And I feel bad for saying that because that’s how the artists chose to respond to the prompt. Idk how this anthology was put together, and I do like how it seemed like anyone could contribute but yeah too many of those kind of stories. Again I feel bad for saying this because this is such a personal anthology about a tragedy.
I’ll also say the cover is misleading, there’s alot of hard hitting stories in here. A tough read at times but something I’m glad I read.
The second half has less of the repetive stories so I enjoyed it more. It’s just a really beautiful and bittersweet art piece.
yourbelovedissy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
pacedubs's review against another edition
5.0
An amazing tribute, memorial, and prayer for the victims and families of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. Comic writer Marc Andreyko organized the graphic novel and managed to bring together some of the best names in comics, from Phil Jimenez to Dan Didio to Marguerite Bennett and starring characters from D.C., Archie, and more. Published by IDW with assistance from DC, this is a beautifully and powerfully illustrated and written book. I highly recommend this, even if you are not interested in comics. All proceeds go to assist families of victims and those injured in the shootings. My only complaint is that some of the stories are a little uneven in quality, which is bound to happen in an anthology of this diverse group of writers and illustrators. Some of the stories are frankly more helpful for straight people than LGBTIQ (in that it centers a straight narrative in dealing with LGBTIQ people), but many of the writers and artists are members of the LGBTIQ and Latinx community, and frankly, their stories are some of the best. Overall, a must read for comic fans and nonfans alike.
raesock's review against another edition
4.0
Like any collaboration like this, it is really a mixed bag. Some of the contributions fall flat, some aren't of interest to me (lots of super hero stuff, which I'm sure many will be into) but there are also some pieces that moved me to tears. Worth a read and a worthy cause.
rikhiac's review against another edition
4.0
"It wasn't the act that deserved focus, it was the aftermath."
nomadtla's review against another edition
5.0
Love is love
This is a wonderful collaboration of artists and writers supporting the victims of the Orlando Pulse shooting. The stories and art are as varied and diverse as the world they lift up. The connective theme is love. Love for it's own sake, love for it's own growth, love for every person.
This is a wonderful collaboration of artists and writers supporting the victims of the Orlando Pulse shooting. The stories and art are as varied and diverse as the world they lift up. The connective theme is love. Love for it's own sake, love for it's own growth, love for every person.
theduchess93's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully done and wonderful to experience all of the different artists' reactions.