I always enjoy a good comic. I found the illustrations and writing to be beautiful. I also found this to be informative as it introduced me to some characters that I didn't know about or wasn't really familiar with.

This is an essential read for comic book fans. It is a good reference for experts and novices alike.

I love this encyclopedia-esque book so much! It's a wonderful compilation (completely overdue, if you ask me!), and I 100% need a physical copy to sit on my coffee table. This is a fantastic book for starting conversations!

*I received an e-arc of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

This is more of a reference encyclopedia / coffee table book (similar to the DC Character Encyclopedia) than a book you read straight through - but it is a nice reference edition. It's nice to see DC's investment in their queer characters, and I liked the art and organization of this volume. I definitely learned about characters I didn't know about - though I cannot speak to any notably missing information as I simply do not read enough DC comics outside of Batman and Superman to recognize information that should be included and wasn't.

A fabulous, overdue complication of the rainbow of characters who inhabit the DC universe. Very good representation and clarifications, with preferred pronoun designators for each profile.

This book is so fun, I love DC and have been so excited to watch the onscreen adaptations become more diverse in their representations. Having this book is so great and is a fantastic way to encourage my students to open a book and see themselves represented - but as superheroes. I can't wait to have this on my bookshelf in my classroom and at home for my son when he is old enough to enjoy DC as much as I do!

The DC Book of Pride is an enthralling read, not only for its visually striking graphics but also for the rich narratives it weaves about the cherished DC characters. The representation of queer characters is commendable, underscoring the significance of inclusive storytelling in entertainment. Such portrayals are vital for many, offering a beacon of identification. This compilation provides enlightening insights into both lesser-known figures and iconic characters like Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. It's a thoughtful gift to Queer DC fans and is crafted exquisitely.

Many thanks to NetGalley for the eARC, and this review is a candid reflection of my impressions.

I would recommend this book to our adult graphic novel section in my library. I realized that it may be geared toward teens or tweens, but that it demonstrates that gender fluidity, cis-gender, bisexual, lesbian, or gay individuals can relate to their heroes in a positive and affirming way. We need more graphic novels to address social issues and LGBTQ+ rights. This book was appreciated.

This book was such a nice introduction to so many amazing characters! I really enjoyed how this book highlighted many characters with different LGBTQIA experiences. What was particularly meaningful for me was to find characters that were South Indian and queer, like myself.
My only qualm is that I felt like sometimes there was too much text packed into one page, but this is probably alleviated with the print version. The digital version felt a little hard to read at times because of the wordiness. Nevertheless, this was a quick read for me and I want to have it on my shelf as a reference for the future!

The DC Book of Pride was such a fun book to read. I was amazed at the many characters featured in the DC universe who are a part of the LGBTGIA+ community! The blurb for each character had great information and art. I would love to see a second edition with more of the LBGTQIA+ DC universe that were not featured this time around!

Fantastic informative book about queer characters in the DC Universe (and a good way to establish canon nicely), Axelrod sneaks in some cute facts, and the art range used is wonderful (and special props to Paulina Ganucheau for the cover!)

As a huge DC fan I loved this book and will definitely go purchase a finished copy! I felt that including the pronouns was a lovely touch and enjoyed the descriptions of those characters still working things through.

While the artwork and the thought behind the book was amazing, I just wish there was a little bit more to it than just being a database, The DC Pride anthologies are amazing! I love all the stories and the artwork that are included in those… Having loved those, I was a little disappointed in the DC Book of Pride. I knew ahead of time that it would be a list of the LGBTQ characters in DC comics, but still felt it could have been a little but more than that!

Comics were long-dominated by the Comic Code Authority, which held rigid standards as to what could or could not be published. These standards included eliminating homosexual behavior and relationships, thus creating the illusion that there were no LGBT+ characters among the superhero ranks. That, of course, was not the actual case.

Jadzia Axelrod has done a fine job putting together the DC BOOK OF PRIDE. Within these covers is a by no means definitive, yet still quite lengthy, list of characters who identify across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. The reference book is not just heroes, but also includes villains, anti-heroes, and the occasional friend or ally. Some characters go all the way back to the 40s, whilst some are as recent as the 2020s. All are unique, fully realized individuals with distinct preferences, powers, and relationships all their own.

While some characters are well-known representatives of the community, such as The Question, Harley Quin, Connor Hawk, or John Constantine, others are less well-known. Blue Snowman, the Pied Piper, or Porcelain were all new characters to me at least - and some are quite interesting sorts of representation. In the comic book universe truly wild things can be accepted as true - so why can't something as mundane as identifying as bisexual be considered strange?

DC has a rich and varied history, and Jadzia does an excellent job showcasing it. Here's lookin' to many more years of good representation.

This was an amazing book to read, because the graphics in it are incredible and the stories that were being told were so beautifully done. I absolutely loved reading this (and looking at the graphics), It was a great way to see a little further in depth with some of the beloved DC characters. All and all it's a fantastic book and was put together so beautifully!

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a super cool introduction to some awesome LGBTQ+ characters! It gives you a bit of their backstory and even sets you up to explore more of their stories if you're interested.

Rep: Non binary, genderfluid, trans man, trans woman, asexual, bi/pan, lesbian, gay, unlabled queer, Jewish
Rating: 4.5

I’m not one to really read comics, and though I do enjoy the movies, I don’t watch as many as I want to. Going into this, I don’t think I could have named any queer DC superhero other than Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn. But I wasn’t even sure if they were canon. Other than them, the only hero in general I knew was queer is Deadpool being pan (yes I know he’s not DC lol). So this book was really amazing to read.

Reading this and seeing so many queer superheroes made me so happy. I had no idea there were so many. Its about time we see some queer superheroes. I especially loved the two asexual heroes mentioned! I was a bit disappointed there wasn’t any aromantic ones. But two ace ones is a start. I know this isn’t every single character, so it’s possible there is one out there. It makes me happy to actually see my sexualities being represented, along with so many others. I was pretty impressed with the amount of trans characters. Even ones with different non binary identities. Aside from aromantic, I think the only other identity not represented was intersex.

I’m not sure how explicit these characters identities are actually in their comics though. For all I know, it could be mentioned once by one artist and never again. I don’t know how well it’s done either. That’s getting off topic of this book though.

I found the layout pretty interesting. I love all of the art!! It’s all so gorgeous. I found it was done well and to the point. Each character had their own page with a short description of their origin and powers, mentions of any superhero family members, and also their identity or mention of their partners. At the bottom it had a “data file” with a bit more info, such as their first appearance, their base, likes, dislikes and allies. It was a nice fun and informative book.

Overall, I enjoyed this and would love to have a 2nd book showing even more of the queer heroes out there.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book

Thank you to NetGalley, The DK Publicity Team, and Jadzia Axelrod for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book encapsulates a very brief DC history of 1-2pg blurbs of every queer character in the universe, no matter how big or small the role.

A large strength of the text is that with the succinct you are able to get a feel for the character right away. Then, this is followed you with where you can find this characters first appearance if you want to follow their story/journey in the DC universe.

Overall, I think this could work to be a fun Pride Coffee Table book!

This was an awesome, collection showcasing the amazing characters in DC that represent pride in all it’s glories!

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.