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marsonmars's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mass/school shootings, Police brutality, Racism, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Violence
bronsonmh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thought this was such a great graphic novel. I love the story of Wonder Woman's twin sister. Nubia is such a great main character and I love how this story takes place in current society and how L.L MckInney used it so that many people of color can be heard. To show the struggles, but also the love everyone can have for each other. How having this magical ability Nubia should be proud of who she is and how much of a big heart she has to do good in the world.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Gun violence, Homophobia, Hate crime, Mass/school shootings, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Transphobia
bookishtabby's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Gun violence
Minor: Sexual violence and Sexual assault
destdest's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I love when superheroes/powers meet morality, in this case a Black superhero trying to save the world but still having to deal with racism. Like, yeah, she just saved you, but you’re trying to call the cops on her? I could definitely see even with superhero-villain realities, that racism would still be thriving. *nasally racist’s voice* “I don’t want her, one of the bLaCkS, to save me. I want Superman.” Lemme stop lol.
While I love how adorable Nubia looked, her awkwardness, and her struggles of being a hero in the U.S, I couldn’t always mesh with the storyline. The narrative is not subtle. at. all, but I understand it’s to reach a wider audience. Some scenes just don’t feel like they flow naturally. While there are certainly entitled individuals like Wayland, he felt a bit cartoonish at times. I would certainly believe him typing his garbage on social media, but he would probably do more gaslighting in person.
In the background of the story, a young black boy had recently been murdered, so Nubia’s friend, Quisha organizes a protest.The peaceful protest gets sabotaged as you would expect by Wayland and his white, entitled diet-frat boy hooligans who think they own the world, and the cops escalate things as you would expect. In addition, another black teen gets shot by the cops Y’know, this can get very draining (or potentially triggering, I guess) to read, so I’m glad the book acknowledges this in its content warnings. This can be a tender reading experience for some.
Still, I liked reading this. These new DC comics are really exploring how to make things relevant for today. I hope Nubia gets another book now that we have her origin out of the way.
While I love how adorable Nubia looked, her awkwardness, and her struggles of being a hero in the U.S, I couldn’t always mesh with the storyline. The narrative is not subtle. at. all, but I understand it’s to reach a wider audience. Some scenes just don’t feel like they flow naturally. While there are certainly entitled individuals like Wayland, he felt a bit cartoonish at times. I would certainly believe him typing his garbage on social media, but he would probably do more gaslighting in person.
In the background of the story, a young black boy had recently been murdered, so Nubia’s friend, Quisha organizes a protest.
Still, I liked reading this. These new DC comics are really exploring how to make things relevant for today. I hope Nubia gets another book now that we have her origin out of the way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality and Gun violence
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual assault
gdobson's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexism, Racism, Police brutality, Homophobia, Gun violence, and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Racial slurs and Sexual assault
divineblkpearl's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Yes, there are cool action scenes and fun dancy, fun panels with the besties but my FAVORITE pages from Nubia: Real One are the ones of Nubia's parents embracing her. Loving on her. In a year that continues to drown us in Black death by hands of the police, these ring true. 🖤 I just want to see more Black girls protected and loved and alive. 🖤
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Rereading Nubia: Real One by the creative team of L.L. McKinney and Robyn Smith has
me thankful for such small moments of comfort and love for teenage Nubia in the YA reimaging of Wonder Woman's twin sister living in a time of Black Lives Matter, racial inequality, school violence and living amongst those who don't respect boundaries or care about consent. There are several scary moments like Nubia having a police officer hold a loaded gun at her as she's on her way home to an intense series of moments when her high school goes on lockdown due to an active shooter on campus.
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This graphic novel address a question: “Can you be a hero…if society doesn’t see you as a person?” Being young gifted and (openly) Black, this version of Nubia can most definitely be a hero, an avatar for those who see themselves in a world that doesn’t always look kindly to them. This is a graphic novel that speaks to Black girlhood, coming of age in turbulent times and becoming the hero you need, first and foremost. ULTIMATELY, I really wanna see Black girl win. Fictional and real. This book fulfills that need in comic book form.
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Rereading Nubia: Real One by the creative team of L.L. McKinney and Robyn Smith has
me thankful for such small moments of comfort and love for teenage Nubia in the YA reimaging of Wonder Woman's twin sister living in a time of Black Lives Matter, racial inequality, school violence and living amongst those who don't respect boundaries or care about consent. There are several scary moments like Nubia having a police officer hold a loaded gun at her as she's on her way home to an intense series of moments when her high school goes on lockdown due to an active shooter on campus.
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This graphic novel address a question: “Can you be a hero…if society doesn’t see you as a person?” Being young gifted and (openly) Black, this version of Nubia can most definitely be a hero, an avatar for those who see themselves in a world that doesn’t always look kindly to them. This is a graphic novel that speaks to Black girlhood, coming of age in turbulent times and becoming the hero you need, first and foremost. ULTIMATELY, I really wanna see Black girl win. Fictional and real. This book fulfills that need in comic book form.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Police brutality, Gun violence, and Mass/school shootings
Minor: Sexual assault, Blood, Racism, and Misogyny
breezer's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
3.5
Powerful message and diverse characters, wasn't as fantasy focused as I thought it would be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Police brutality, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual assault
readingwithcats's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Mass/school shootings, and Police brutality
Moderate: Bullying and Sexual assault
qace90's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is an excellent, timely comic. I love Nubia and her friendships with Quisha and Jason. Oscar is so adorable and I hope there’s going to be more of him with Nubia. I also love everything about her moms, Amera and Danielle. The violence and sexual harassment were heartbreaking, but I love how this is a story of Nubia standing up for those she loves. Such an excellent comic!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, Police brutality, Sexual assault, and Mass/school shootings
furygirrl10's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Racism, and Police brutality