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A review by caedocyon
Beyond: The Queer Sci-Fi and Fantasy Comic Anthology by Taneka Stotts, Nicasio Andres Reed, Sfé R. Monster
4.0
Some standouts, in order of appearance (now with illustrations!):
"Luminosity" (****)
It took me a reread to understand what the characters are talking about, which I don't think was intentional, but once I did I was really into it.
"A Royal Affair" (*****)
Possibly my favorite! Pirates, royalty, adventure, and outrageous flirting.
"Duty and Honor" (*****)
I didn't immediately warm to either the art or the subject, but it won me over and made me cry.
"O Type Hypergiant" (****.5)
I love the melding of classic gay erotic art styles and sci fi. The last panel gives me chills.
"The Next Day" (**)
Too distracted by wondering how anyone survives to do anything for more than a month if the sun has gone out? Eating meat is only going to take you so far. Are the rabbits cannibalistic now?
Some other favorites, which don't have a lot else to say about: "Mourning Tea", "They Simply Pass", "Barricade".
"Luminosity" (****)
It took me a reread to understand what the characters are talking about, which I don't think was intentional, but once I did I was really into it.
"A Royal Affair" (*****)
Possibly my favorite! Pirates, royalty, adventure, and outrageous flirting.
"Duty and Honor" (*****)
I didn't immediately warm to either the art or the subject, but it won me over and made me cry.
"O Type Hypergiant" (****.5)
I love the melding of classic gay erotic art styles and sci fi. The last panel gives me chills.
"The Next Day" (**)
Too distracted by wondering how anyone survives to do anything for more than a month if the sun has gone out? Eating meat is only going to take you so far. Are the rabbits cannibalistic now?
Some other favorites, which don't have a lot else to say about: "Mourning Tea", "They Simply Pass", "Barricade".