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starcrossedstacks's review
5.0
This was absolutely a wonderful treat. Braga has such a wonderful story, and it is such a great Trans representation. She is handled so tastefully, and the story itself is just perfect. I would HIGHLY recommend picking this up.
unladylike's review
5.0
Moar Braga plz!
This was so good, but I'm sad it wasn't collected in the second Rat Queens trade paperback.
More and more, it's becoming apparent that the extended cast of characters in this world are more than throwaway novelties or gimmicks. They each have their own interesting backstories. The script is brilliant, funny, and relevant as always.
I highly recommend finding this comic and begging Kurtis Weibe to make it more than a one-shot. Braga deserves her own spinoff series entirely.
This was so good, but I'm sad it wasn't collected in the second Rat Queens trade paperback.
More and more, it's becoming apparent that the extended cast of characters in this world are more than throwaway novelties or gimmicks. They each have their own interesting backstories. The script is brilliant, funny, and relevant as always.
I highly recommend finding this comic and begging Kurtis Weibe to make it more than a one-shot. Braga deserves her own spinoff series entirely.
sparklemaia's review
5.0
What's not to love about a smart, bold, articulate, trans lady orc who is basically exiled for being a pacifist (and not for being trans)? Rat Queens just keeps getting better and better and I want a hundred more.
lilith_knight's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars.
Kudos for the diversity and Braga's nicely shaped boobs (#nohomo), but all in all it was too short of a story and there was nothing particularly special in it.
Except for the title.
(Oh funny me.)
*hides under a rock*
Kudos for the diversity and Braga's nicely shaped boobs (#nohomo), but all in all it was too short of a story and there was nothing particularly special in it.
Except for the title.
(Oh funny me.)
*hides under a rock*
iffer's review
3.0
I liked learning more about Braga's backstory. This special issue was enjoyable, even if it didn't have as many jokes as other Rat Queens issues.
morvrun's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
carroq's review
3.0
I don't typically read or review single issues, but this came as part of the Image Comics Humble Bundle that I purchased. I've read the first two volumes in the Rat Queens series, so I was looking forward to reading this one. This was not included in either of those volumes. It is available in the deluxe edition though.
The Rat Queens is a sword-and-sorcery series featuring an adventuring group of female protagonists with the same name. This standalone issue is about Braga, who is a member of the Peaches, one of the competing adventuring groups. It takes place between Rat Queens volume 1 and volume 2.
Braga tells the story of how she was once the prince of an orc tribe. Yes, you read that correctly. She is a transgender character. That isn't the point of this story though. As the prince, she led troops into battle but wanted something more. This special turns some fantasy stereotypes on its head, which is something I would expect based on the rest of the series.
I liked that the creators took some time to focus on one of the side characters. Its a good introduction to Braga and left me wanting more. The art was good, although the style differed a bit from the rest of the series. What turned me off was the dialogue. Some of it just seemed over the top and unrealistic. It was a bit jarring and kept me from really caring about the characters.
There is some violence, profanity, and nudity, and is not appropriate for younger readers.
The Rat Queens is a sword-and-sorcery series featuring an adventuring group of female protagonists with the same name. This standalone issue is about Braga, who is a member of the Peaches, one of the competing adventuring groups. It takes place between Rat Queens volume 1 and volume 2.
Braga tells the story of how she was once the prince of an orc tribe. Yes, you read that correctly. She is a transgender character. That isn't the point of this story though. As the prince, she led troops into battle but wanted something more. This special turns some fantasy stereotypes on its head, which is something I would expect based on the rest of the series.
I liked that the creators took some time to focus on one of the side characters. Its a good introduction to Braga and left me wanting more. The art was good, although the style differed a bit from the rest of the series. What turned me off was the dialogue. Some of it just seemed over the top and unrealistic. It was a bit jarring and kept me from really caring about the characters.
There is some violence, profanity, and nudity, and is not appropriate for younger readers.
bookbeaut's review
3.0
Kind of a letdown, because while a trans character is obviously awesome, one would assume if it's Braga's special they might have some sort of mention on her trans journey.