I’ve recently been in superhero comics mode (more specifically Batman) and have been going through any I can find through my library’s Hoopla.

I knew that there were some queer DC heroes (Tim Drake, Kate Kane, Jon Kent) but to see so many put together in one book was amazing. I was very much so tearing up as I started reading this even though it’s not even a story, just a collection of queer characters. One of the best things was that in addition to listing allies, likes, and dislikes, each hero had their first appearance listed.

Also having Kate Kane list Rosh Hashanah as one of her favorite things made me so incredibly happy! Queer Jewish rep is even more important to me!

Thank you to NetGalley for making this available in exchange for an honest review.

I love this addition to comic book lovers collections! I love the inclusion it bring to the forefront and the variety of characters it includes!

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I loved this book and will inform all of my friends about it. I'm this day and age, LGBTQIA+ community members need to know they are not alone or strange. Having both villains and heroes that are similar to oneself is a revelation and affirming. 10s across the board. I look forward to reading the stories of these characters and hope they get featured more within the movies and cartoons.

Wonderful pride rep from DC. Illustrations are amazing as always and a great message to send. I really enjoyed this and loved that it's been a focus lately.

The DC Book of Pride was wonderfully written and illustrated. This graphic novel has very smooth transitions from one page to another. Having each spread dedicated to a specific character was nice. A reader will enjoy that there were stats listed for every character written about. I was pleased to learn about some newer characters that I had never heard of.

This book would be a very quick read for those in middle school through high school. I believe this would be an excellent addition to all school libraries.

This is such a cool idea! I have never seen anything like this and I’m so happy to have the opportunity to read this. I hope to see more books like this. And I’ve definitely been inspired to start some new comic series about the characters in this book that I probably wouldn’t have heard of otherwise

Love this book! So happy to have received an ARC from NetGalley. Its a beautiful collection with amazing art. Each character has a page to tell their story and give representation to the different parts of the LGBTQ+ community. Great addition to any DC collection.

When you create entertainment you have the responsibility to represent the world we live in. Even if it’s not the main point of a story, having queer characters is essential to so many young closeted kids who can finally identify to a character. Overall, this is a nice treat to Queer DC fans. This encyclopedia is very simple but it’s nice to learn about lesser known characters as well as some nice fun facts on iconic characters such as Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.

Thank you Netgalley and DK Children publishing for the free digital advance copy

This actually made me cry a little. I grew up on Batman and Wonder Woman, but to see all of these characters that I can actually see parts of myself in is so amazing. Highly recommend this for both die hard DC fans and those that are just getting into the DC fan pool. Great job and all of the art is just beautiful.

The DC Book of Pride is an amazingly well put tother encyclopedia of DC's LGBTQ+ characters. Every page describes a new character in a few well written paragraphs that tells you who they are, what their story is, and sometimes how their story is written into the comics plots themselves. I am a large fan of DC comics so it was nice to see all of the LGBTQ+ characters I've grown to know in one place and it has also made me want to look into other characters that I didn't previously know about.

The book is lovely. The illustrations are gorgeous and it is a great collection of characters. This would be perfect for comic fans who want to flip through the heroes or for new readers who are looking for some interesting characters. Just a note: it is a book of character profiles only - there are no stories in the book. Each character's first appearance comic is listed, but I think I would have liked some references of where to find some of these story lines. Overall this is a gorgeous collection! Thank you NetGalley and DK Children for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This books is amazing. It is beautiful. Both the written words and illustrations. Well planned out. Well Written. Fun and knowledgeable. Love love love!!!!

THE ART IS SO PRETTY!!!! I read this purely because I wanted to know how many characters were LGBTQIA+ and I absolutely fell in love with the art. This is a quick read for sure, but very good. Robin was so well drawn. Cheetah was TERRIFYING, but I was here for it.

The DC Book of Pride is probably a great collector's piece for avid comic fans, but isn't what our library is looking for. I was really hoping it would have comics with each or several of the characters instead of a dynamic picture and a bio page.

Cute, and great progress in queer representation, but no actual stories.

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<i><u>I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. </i></u>
i thought this was a nice encyclopedia-type book about queer characters in the DC Universe.
i loved the art style, the data files for quick hits of the characters, and the glossary at the back to define some terms people may not be aware of.
this was longer than i expected and introduced me to some characters i hadn't heard of before- i'm excited to check them out

For those who want more than a pretty volume for a coffee table that shows they appreciate queer superheroes, the book isn’t nearly as useful as it could be.

The short character descriptions are written by Jadzia Axelrod. I assume the introduction, which gives a short history of how the Comics Code Authority banned queer characters and how since then there’s been a lot more, was too. Each of the over 50 characters gets a profile with their pronouns, a quote, their first appearance, their likes and dislikes (which makes this feel like a manga or a teen magazine), and a description of their powers and origin.

There’s one illustration of the character, which I believe is clip art, picked up from a previous comic appearance. I can’t tell for sure because none of the art is specifically credited. (The cover is credited to Paulina Ganucheau.) There is one page of “Artist Acknowledgements” that lists 139 names, several of which are writers, in one giant block. There’s no way to tell who’s responsible for which character. I would have also liked to see more images of the characters, since none are shown with partners.

The characters included are bi, trans, non-binary, asexual, lesbian, and gay. I didn’t recognize many of them, especially those that have debuted in the last five years or so. That’s my fault — I’ve pretty much stopped reading superhero comics. But if I was interested enough in any of them to want to read more, I have absolutely no idea where to start. There is no indication of where they’re currently appearing (probably because most of them don’t appear regularly) or where the incidents described in their capsule bios were portrayed.

I’m glad DC authorized this book; I’m disappointed that most of the characters included are so little known and little used, and that so little information about them was included.

DC Comics PRIDE Edition is an extraordinary anthology that flawlessly captures the spirit of inclusivity and LGBTQ+ representation within the vast DC universe. This vibrant collection of stories showcases the immense talent of both established and emerging LGBTQ+ creators, and their passion for telling unique narratives that resonate with diverse readers.

One of the most commendable aspects of this edition is its dedication to providing a platform for authentic voices. From iconic characters like Batman and Wonder Woman to lesser-known heroes and villains, each story offers a fresh perspective that expands the DC universe in exciting and unexpected ways. The writers and artists beautifully navigate themes of self-acceptance, love, identity, and resilience, delivering powerful messages of empowerment and solidarity.

I loved this. I was actually surprised by how many characters in the DC universe count themselves among the lgbtq+ia family and wish that Marvel, whom I moreso follow, were like DC in this respect.

An exciting collection of beloved DC characters coming out (get it?) just in time for pride month! Whether you're a long-time follower or new on the scene, this book gives a taste of the rainbow of LGBTQ+ characters.

I was expecting a book similar to what gets put out every year for Pride. A series of comics all connected to a theme, but this was an encyclopedia which I loved. It is just a detailed account of all of the characters that are part of LGBTQIA+. I didn't notice any missing and really loved the artwork and the info it was super interesting.

5 stars