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celtic_oracle's review against another edition
4.0
So much fun to read about the heroes I miss so much now that I’m not buying comics anymore, and a great intro to the ones I haven’t met yet.
littlemisslibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
It is a great Character Guide about Female Super Heroes in the Marvel Universe!
meadows2020's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
5.0
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Awesome collection featuring some amazing superheroes. Each hero is given a one-page bio that includes origin story and powers as well as other pertinent information such as friends, allies, and role models. Each also has an illustrated portrait, most of which are absolutely stunning. I especially loved Singularity's. I also really liked the focus on females. In the bios, various men are mentioned in relation to the female heroes, but there is definitely an emphasis on females empowering each other.
It was so interesting to read up on well-known superheroes as well as heroes I was unfamiliar with. The only thing I was missing in this collection was a first appearance section. This information is easily found online, but it would have been nice to have the information provided in the book as many of these heroes do not have their own self-titled comics. I will definitely be seeking out some graphic novels featuring the heroes in this book.
An informative, beautiful, and empowering book that features a diverse range of Marvel superheroes.
Awesome collection featuring some amazing superheroes. Each hero is given a one-page bio that includes origin story and powers as well as other pertinent information such as friends, allies, and role models. Each also has an illustrated portrait, most of which are absolutely stunning. I especially loved Singularity's. I also really liked the focus on females. In the bios, various men are mentioned in relation to the female heroes, but there is definitely an emphasis on females empowering each other.
It was so interesting to read up on well-known superheroes as well as heroes I was unfamiliar with. The only thing I was missing in this collection was a first appearance section. This information is easily found online, but it would have been nice to have the information provided in the book as many of these heroes do not have their own self-titled comics. I will definitely be seeking out some graphic novels featuring the heroes in this book.
An informative, beautiful, and empowering book that features a diverse range of Marvel superheroes.
letsgolesbians's review against another edition
4.0
Quick disclaimer: I'm friends with Sam but will try not to let that influence my review.
3.5, rounding up. Sam does a good job of picking a well-rounded group of women, with a range of races, sexualities, and ability, as well as different types of thinkers and leaders. Sometimes the writing is a little dry, but there are a lot of characters I want to read about now because Sam made them sound intriguing. And I was reminded of several comics I need to pick back up.
3.5, rounding up. Sam does a good job of picking a well-rounded group of women, with a range of races, sexualities, and ability, as well as different types of thinkers and leaders. Sometimes the writing is a little dry, but there are a lot of characters I want to read about now because Sam made them sound intriguing. And I was reminded of several comics I need to pick back up.
nerdy_book_mom's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing artwork! Fun for both kids and adults. Provides information and art for over 50 female marvel heroes and superheroes.
slimikin's review against another edition
3.0
Brief, entertaining bios of many of the best-known and most visible Marvel ladies. I wish there had been a little more information on their personalities, but overall a decent introduction for those of us who have trouble keeping track of everyone.
kittykatrain's review against another edition
4.0
Nice introduction into female Marvel heroes. Beautiful art and easy to understand.
lindick's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this so much. How did they make it so readable and fun and also helpful? I think it would be good for someone just starting out (although maybe a little overwhelming), for a huge comics nerd, or anybody in between. I knew the characters & backstories mostly, but it was still so fun to read/review/learn more. There were maybe 2-3 women I’d never even heard of (Toni Ho! How did I not know you!) and another 2-3 who is heard of but had no idea what their (current) origin story was. I love how it says who their friends & allies are! I love how positive it is! Also you can totally tell that at least 1 of the writers is queer bc it just coolly and casually mentions it the character has a gf or identifies as gay or whatever, just slips that right in there. I love it. And the art is gorgeous. They did a great job choosing definitive, great, representative and also diverse art for all the characters.
My only complaints are that there aren’t captions giving info on/credits for the artists, and there aren’t suggested reading lists/where to start lists or even the name of the title(s) they’re currently appearing in, not even in the back/appendix. I assume that these are Marvel’s decisions and maybe they thought it would make it more accessible for younger readers, but it feels weird to see all this cool art and not be able to look up the artists. Like what are you supposed to do, google “gorgeous comic art of scarlet witch” and hope it comes up??
My only complaints are that there aren’t captions giving info on/credits for the artists, and there aren’t suggested reading lists/where to start lists or even the name of the title(s) they’re currently appearing in, not even in the back/appendix. I assume that these are Marvel’s decisions and maybe they thought it would make it more accessible for younger readers, but it feels weird to see all this cool art and not be able to look up the artists. Like what are you supposed to do, google “gorgeous comic art of scarlet witch” and hope it comes up??