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docwald's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Minor: Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Dementia, and Child death
catapocalypse's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
I feel like a broken record when I say: Yet another fantastic anthology from Iron Circus Comics! But I've never been disappointed by them, and back their projects as often as I'm able. This was one such project, and extra appealing to me because stories that examine death and what might come after are extremely my thing!
It did take me a little longer to get through than most ICC anthologies, since of course this topic brings some that are particularly heavy. There's still a wide range of emotions and tones across the whole, including funny, cute, optimistic, etc.! The stories cover different cultures' traditions, different time periods from the past (and future), and queer perspectives (including all three of my personal favorites).
My personal highlights from the collection:
• "Ghost Friend" by Oliver Northwood, with cute baby queer ghost girlfriend vibes!
• "Remember" by SE Case, devastating and poignant.
• "Agnes and Patsy" by Holly Adkins, sweet with a touch of sci-fi!
It did take me a little longer to get through than most ICC anthologies, since of course this topic brings some that are particularly heavy. There's still a wide range of emotions and tones across the whole, including funny, cute, optimistic, etc.! The stories cover different cultures' traditions, different time periods from the past (and future), and queer perspectives (including all three of my personal favorites).
My personal highlights from the collection:
• "Ghost Friend" by Oliver Northwood, with cute baby queer ghost girlfriend vibes!
• "Remember" by SE Case, devastating and poignant.
• "Agnes and Patsy" by Holly Adkins, sweet with a touch of sci-fi!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
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