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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
Wow, the people creating this series are not afraid to go anywhere or touch any topic and the end result is brilliant.
Another wonderful volume!
Again, I love how unapologetic this series is. It really goes there! I listened to Kelly Sue DeConnick on an episode of the Masters of the Obvious podcast and she spoke about how difficult writing became after the disastrous election of 2016 because it became hard to compete with the horrors of real life. Especially with what was happening to women's rights. This series is meant to be a hyperbolic, post apocalyptic example of what happens when men truly get what they want: a world where women exist solely to be compliant objects of obedient desire. I mean... yeah, I totally get what she means when we keep hearing about new ways in which women's bodies are being policed. Don't even get me started on supposed Christians passing legislation that now says medical professionals are permitted to deny treatment and medical insurance to trans people. The world is a dumpster fire.
Anyway, this volume introduces Kam's sister Mo (I apologize but I don't remember what that's short for). Mo is trans and was locked up solely for that. I can't remember if they tell us what Kam was sent to Bitch Planet for, so I'm not sure if she intentionally got herself sent there to see her sister who was locked in a wing that seemed entirely for trans women.
Post Meiko's death, her father finally secures a transport to Bitch Planet to see her.
This volume did a great job talking about grief and devotion to family. I like that Penny isn't simply reduced to the angry black woman trope - this volume and the last show that she's more complex than that. As is Kam by her devotion to her sister.
I can't wait to find out more about President Doane. Gotta say, this book implies that a white man's worst fear is outspoken black women. Women in general are something to be controlled, but the idea of outspoken black women being the crux of this rebellion is amazing.
Definitely a recommend from me!
Again, I love how unapologetic this series is. It really goes there! I listened to Kelly Sue DeConnick on an episode of the Masters of the Obvious podcast and she spoke about how difficult writing became after the disastrous election of 2016 because it became hard to compete with the horrors of real life. Especially with what was happening to women's rights. This series is meant to be a hyperbolic, post apocalyptic example of what happens when men truly get what they want: a world where women exist solely to be compliant objects of obedient desire. I mean... yeah, I totally get what she means when we keep hearing about new ways in which women's bodies are being policed. Don't even get me started on supposed Christians passing legislation that now says medical professionals are permitted to deny treatment and medical insurance to trans people. The world is a dumpster fire.
Anyway, this volume introduces Kam's sister Mo (I apologize but I don't remember what that's short for). Mo is trans and was locked up solely for that. I can't remember if they tell us what Kam was sent to Bitch Planet for, so I'm not sure if she intentionally got herself sent there to see her sister who was locked in a wing that seemed entirely for trans women.
Post Meiko's death, her father finally secures a transport to Bitch Planet to see her.
Spoiler
Upon finding out that she's died, he helps start a breakout just as a "small" revolution occurs at a yearly celebration on earth.This volume did a great job talking about grief and devotion to family. I like that Penny isn't simply reduced to the angry black woman trope - this volume and the last show that she's more complex than that. As is Kam by her devotion to her sister.
Spoiler
Meiko's devotion to her family got her sent to Bitch Planet in the first place and I'm kind of bummed I didn't get to see more of her before her death. She's a total badass.I can't wait to find out more about President Doane. Gotta say, this book implies that a white man's worst fear is outspoken black women. Women in general are something to be controlled, but the idea of outspoken black women being the crux of this rebellion is amazing.
Definitely a recommend from me!
We finally get to meet Eleanor Doane in this volume. She was hinted at several times in volume 1 with "Eleanor Lives" grafitti, but we didn't learn who she was. Things aren't looking so good on Bitch Planet after the death of Meiko. Specials Whitney becomes a prisoner herself and Meiko's father arrives to build the sports arena. Then things go sideways very quickly.
I had to reread the first volume to catch back up, but once I did I remembered how much I enjoyed this series. It is a scary scenario that doesn't seem all that far fetched anymore which makes it even scarier. I am interested to see where it goes now that the two prison populations are merged and things are crazy.
I had to reread the first volume to catch back up, but once I did I remembered how much I enjoyed this series. It is a scary scenario that doesn't seem all that far fetched anymore which makes it even scarier. I am interested to see where it goes now that the two prison populations are merged and things are crazy.
Perfect as always. I love this series. It's my favorite comic series.
I would give this six stars if I could. Truly genius on all levels.
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
In an alternate timeline where the patriarchy rules and non-compliant women are sent to Bitch Planet, a team of inmates has been drafted to compete in the most popular sport. First an arena must be built on the station, and the chief engineer has to come to oversee construction. When he finds that his daughter is no longer alive, his plans change though. What will happen to the inmates when they are no longer confined, especially when they discover the secret inmate?
This is a series that very violent, but it also makes you think. It looks unflinchingly at the problem of the patriarchy, of objectification of women, of not educating women, and of rewriting history to exclude women. This volume was better than the first volume in terms of story flow, but still has some bobbles. Still great world-building and compelling story.
This is a series that very violent, but it also makes you think. It looks unflinchingly at the problem of the patriarchy, of objectification of women, of not educating women, and of rewriting history to exclude women. This volume was better than the first volume in terms of story flow, but still has some bobbles. Still great world-building and compelling story.