Created by: Emiliana Kampilan, Betina Continuado, Ezjae Zemana, Matt Alea, Mich Cervantes, Nowhere Bear, Yanna Sta. Ana, Tristan Yuvienco, Tayla Pangilinan, CJ Reynaldo, Lauren Baldo, Brent Sabas, Electromilk, Nina Martinez, Landlee Mae, Bianca Maranan, G3 San Diego, BluBulan, Rini Geronimo, Cy Vendivil, Protacio De Guzman, Ardie Aquino, Andrew Drilon, Jap Mikel, and Japhers
Edited by: Paolo Herras and Richard Mercado
Komiket Inc.
(4.45/5 ★★★★☆)
"From award-winning
comic book authors
and prolific art market
and convention regulars
to the names behind the most shared
comic pages in social media
meet the LGBTQ+ creators in your
neighborhood."
The Good:
A wide range of stories and topics were neatly touched in this LGBTQIA+ themed comic anthology from Komiket.
An insight regarding the different spectrums were seen on gays, lesbians, transexuals and even asexuals were tackled to name a few. Common entries were related to the Pride March.
The best story would be Pula Ang Unang Kulay Bahaghari by Emilana Kampilan. The struggle of a farmer in obtaining her right to a piece of land that they have been using for generations were seen to be at a disadvantageous side for those who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. All the misogony, bigotry and hatred were depicted.
Even the simple discrimination among men and women in terms of salary were evident. Kampilan also provides a footnote at the bottom of the comic to cite her references.
The Bad:
This is not a perfect 1st compilation from Komiket.
Minor problems were the layout done for the Agos story. The illustrations were seen to be a bit close to the spine of the book.
There were some stories that wasn't that engaging such as the Pusoy Dos story. The topic is a bit perplexing to understand on which spectrum of the LGBTQIA+ community the story wishes to dwell on.
The Verdict:
This is still a fine first from Komiket that compiles LGBTQIA+ content made by LGBTQIA+ creators. Stories that shows us that there's more to lesbians and gays. It showcases that within the rainbow exists trans and asexuals. The community is as diverse as one would stereotype it to be.
These are great stories that shows strength and pride in loving.
* Breakdown of Rating:
★☆☆☆☆ - Pusoy Dos
★★☆☆☆ -
★★★☆☆ - Agos, Well-wisher, Indak
★★★★☆ - Kublingtubi; Runner; Kwentong Tibo; The Garden
★★★★★ - Pula Ang Unang Kulay; Coming Out; Seen; Tago; Love Is Love; Unbroken; Walling; Love Transformed; We Are Two; The Fragile Mansion of Love; Bayugin; Love Conquers All
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