A review by jarrahpenguin
Hot Comb by Ebony Flowers

4.0

Ebony Flowers' Hot Comb is a series of short comics with a recurring theme of Black hair, with a series of satirical ads for imaginary hair products in between. But the book is also a nuanced, complex look at the relationships between Black women in particular, as well as a look at how hair relates to poverty and social class. Maybe because there are no easy answers the stories often feel a bit short and deliberately but frustratingly incomplete. The art style is rough but easy to follow and ultimately compelling. One story had an exceptionally good portrayal of hair pulling disorder (formerly known as trichotillomania). Overall I'm glad this book exist.