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tawfek's review against another edition
4.0
One of the most informative comics or books i read this year!
Its a whole new deep insight into feminism for me, and most of this information you read in the extra pages!
The story of the book is great, a despicable world we are all trying to make sure it never becomes a reality!
Its a whole new deep insight into feminism for me, and most of this information you read in the extra pages!
The story of the book is great, a despicable world we are all trying to make sure it never becomes a reality!
queenkoko's review
4.0
I enjoy when comics do a backstory of characters so that we know more about them and why they do the things they do. I found this one to be both depressing and empowering. It was sad how Meiko did what she did was right to protect her family, even though it cost her freedom in the end.
Also Meiko has been in prison since she was a child? For killing a creep who was surely going to assault her? Great read and once again amazing artwork.
Also Meiko has been in prison since she was a child? For killing a creep who was surely going to assault her? Great read and once again amazing artwork.
kdf_333's review
3.0
i liked the story although it didn't have enough...like had Meiko been in prison since that incident???
and the teaser on the back "Eleanor lives!" i so want to know what that is about.
i liked the essay and the interview.
i had never heard of schemas before but it explains people's natural bias. and that model she did of just 1% difference in promotion between men and women being hired at the same time is like whoah. i bet the difference is higher for POC.
the problem i see is that soooooooooooooooooo many people deny they have natural biases. Calling them schema might help folks come out of denial, actively fight against them, and retrain their brains.
the vagina molds just made me laugh. i am amazed they are against the law in Japan. Japan is where they have fine dining restaurants with naked women you can eat off. i just don't get it. then when she said the thing about not even being allowed to say vagina on tv but they can say penis it made a lil more sense. still weird though that they would actually send her to jail for such a thing. also i find it weird that she wants to do molds of her very own vagina and sell it as art but whatevs.
i haven't read the collected Bitch Planet, Vol 1: Extraordinary Machine yet. i might do that just to read all of them at once and get more of an over all feel. there is so much they just hint at in this world. normally i don't like novelizations of comics but in this case i seriously wouldn't mid because i would hope to get more details.
and the teaser on the back "Eleanor lives!" i so want to know what that is about.
i liked the essay and the interview.
i had never heard of schemas before but it explains people's natural bias. and that model she did of just 1% difference in promotion between men and women being hired at the same time is like whoah. i bet the difference is higher for POC.
the problem i see is that soooooooooooooooooo many people deny they have natural biases. Calling them schema might help folks come out of denial, actively fight against them, and retrain their brains.
the vagina molds just made me laugh. i am amazed they are against the law in Japan. Japan is where they have fine dining restaurants with naked women you can eat off. i just don't get it. then when she said the thing about not even being allowed to say vagina on tv but they can say penis it made a lil more sense. still weird though that they would actually send her to jail for such a thing. also i find it weird that she wants to do molds of her very own vagina and sell it as art but whatevs.
i haven't read the collected Bitch Planet, Vol 1: Extraordinary Machine yet. i might do that just to read all of them at once and get more of an over all feel. there is so much they just hint at in this world. normally i don't like novelizations of comics but in this case i seriously wouldn't mid because i would hope to get more details.
allysw's review
THIS COMIC THOUGH MY HEART
Also the backmatter in this issue is A+++++++
Also the backmatter in this issue is A+++++++
mahoupunk's review
5.0
This series never pulls any punches. It's so beautifully raw, every time. I love that this issue had a content warning at the beginning (for anyone whom sexual assault could be triggering), and I wish more comics did that sort of thing when dealing with tough content.
m_petranoff's review
5.0
If this trend continues, the character backstory issues are going to become my favorite. This time we dive into Meiko Maki's past and what exactly landed her on Bitch Planet. The comic alone is beautifully constructed and wonderfully drawn, but it's all of the details we get about the society in which Bitch Planet can exist that make it so worthwhile. This series remains the best thing I'm reading right now.
seonaidrogers's review
5.0
A fantastic stand alone issue that develops the backstory of Meiko - one you can choose not to read if themes relating to sexual violence are likely to trigger you, with a helpful warning on the first page.
I think one thing I hadn't seen in the book volume of the first five issues was the letters page (correct me if I'm wrong!) but in this issue one response to a letter in particular made me want to punch the air.
I think one thing I hadn't seen in the book volume of the first five issues was the letters page (correct me if I'm wrong!) but in this issue one response to a letter in particular made me want to punch the air.
gmrickel's review
5.0
Initial thoughts review: ok, I think I am developing a preference for the character back stories. Not a huge surprise, I love a good origin story more than just about any other kind. This and the Penny issue just hit so deep! Also, another fantastic essay and I'm excited to read the works it referenced. Also, Danielle did such a good job hitting all the points in her reply to Stephen. Many of Danielle's points were in my mind when reading Stephen's letter, but mostly I just glared at the page and got angry. Earlier today I was discussing with my sister how we can communicate to educate, rather than just communicate our anger which tends to be met with our "student" shutting is out. Anyway, I'm glad my reading of this issue times out so well, offering the same day as my conversation with my sister. More to think about, as always with Bitch Planet.
locpressedbooks_'s review
3.0
a brief history about one of the inmates from the previous issues. I'm glad they had a little blurb about what happened in the previous issues, cause it's been a min since I read it.
solid 3 stars, a sad and ugly history.
solid 3 stars, a sad and ugly history.