Comics aren't exactly famous for being queer friendly, but they've been making strides to try to fix that. As a person who doesn't read a lot of superhero comics, I was pleasantly surprised to see the variety and diversity of characters in this book.

As a comics casual reader, I'm still left feeling like I'm missing a lot of the stories and that always bothers me a little bit. But on the other hand, if I really wanted to know more I guess I'd have to read more comics. It's a tough balance to strike. What I need is a character background 101 for each character!

These colorful bios are definitely a step in that direction though. They give that very shallow overview of the characters origins and how they got to where they are.

This is honestly one of the most important books DC has released in years. I am so delighted, so moved, and so empowered by this level of representation!
Jadzia Axelrod created a master class on how to cover this diverse range of characters in a book that is lovely, amusing, and moving.
This is a must have for all DC comics fans
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A fun and informative guide to the LGBTQ+ characters across the DC Universe. This book reminded me of a lot of characters I knew about and had helpful summaries of characters both old and new who I had not heard about. Each page gives a brief summary of the character's history and some fun facts about them, giving the reader pointers on where to read their important plotlines from the many decades of DC's history. A breezy, accessible guide to the diversity of the DC Universe and characters who will hopefully have many more groundbreaking and entertaining stories to tell.
Thank you to DK and NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I have always loved books like this, but DC Pride was incredibly special. As a librarian at a high school, i always get asked about books for kids who don't like to read, no interest in reading, but have common ground with some well known characters. So, this book would be incredible special to include into our library for not only that reason but to also expand the knowledge base of Pride characters to relate to students as well.

It’s always good to see more queer rep in the world of comics. The DC Book of Pride is a collection of DC hero’s who at some point in their stories have identified as somewhere on the queer spectrum. The art is wonderful, especially the inside cover pages, and I really enjoyed learning about some hero’s I’d never heard of before. This is a great resource for comic lovers and those who are new to the DC world and want to find some good places to start.

Thank you NetGalley and Jadzia Axelrod for allowing me to read an ARC of The DC Book of Pride in exchange for an honest review.

The pages contain a brief bio of each character that was chosen to highlight with a picture to accompany them. It is laid out in alphabetical order. Some characters I knew well and others I knew nothing about. The artwork chosen was beautiful. Was hoping the descriptions would be a little longer.

This was so nice to read. It's refreshing to see just how many characters do fit under the rainbow umbrella in the DC universe. We have a ways to go still, but still very welcome to see.

Thank you to NetGalley and DK for the ARC. If you are looking to know more about the diverse characters on the sexuality spectrum in comics, this is perfect. I wish it was longer because I would hope for more representation but as a short look into these characters, it is wonderful. It gives clear coincide information and the artwork is delightful.

A good primer full of profiles for LGBTQ+ characters in the DC world for those who know characters and people new to the genre.

Quotes:
- “We fought in honor of those who came before us, and in obligation to the generations yet to come.” - Thunder
- “Fate sent me to this school to learn how to be a hero. But really? I just came here to find my people.” - Stitch
- “I was born this way. I’ve kept saying, whenever anyone asks, I’m not just a man or a woman, I’m both.” - Shining Knight

Review:
I loved learning more about these DC characters and even finding some like me. As a kid many look up to a super hero however some of us can’t find one that’s really relatable. This book bring that out and goes over each character so you can get to know them even more. Great artwork and highlights on each character shows they really did their research.

Tropes & Vibes:
- Super heroes
- LGBTQ+

I really enjoyed this, I learned about characters I hadn't heard of and was excited to see DC showing support to the LGBTQ+ community. The book was more of an Encyclopedia style than what I expected, I had assumed it would be more of a storybook, For an Elementary School I will pass on purchasing it, but I think High School students would be interested in it. As a comic book nerd myself I appreciated having a chance to read it.

Profile books like this one are useful on many levels, maybe a reader wants to know more about a specific character or research a specific plotline. This title serves another important purpose, representation. While this is a nice example of how far comics have come in regards to the types of LGBTQIA+ characters and the stories that feature them, there is still plenty of room to grow and more stories to tell and., may there be more focused books of this nature. Sometimes it's hard to find a hero or villain like you.

I loved learning about DC characters that I had no idea belonged to the LGBTQ+ community. It was a great introduction to these characters, that no doubt will make readers want to know more about their lives and adventures.

A really fantastic compendium of characters from all across the DC universe, both old and new, well-known and barely heard of, who are all queer in one way or another. The formatting of this book was really well done.

The DC Book of Pride is a fantastic guide on the LGBTQ+ characters in the DC comic universe. It is both beautifully formatted and offers a look into characters from all corners of the DC-Multiverse. It provides many looks at the vastness of the DC comic universe for beginners looking to learn more and provides knowledge on how inclusive it can be.
My only complaint is that I wish that the "Data Bank" on each character provided more information on the character and DC Comics in general. Maybe be a note on which characters have explicitly stated what label they identify with, something to help understand the general LGBTQ+ history in DC comics, or more information on what comics/ other media to learn more about the character.
It is overall a great guide and it's already helped me find new places to try and get into DC comics.
Thanks to the author and publisher for providing a free ARC copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The DC Book of Pride is a really nice compilation or guide to characters who are LGBTQ in the DC universe. The introduction to the book explains some of the characters are not obvious in their LGBTQ status as they were not allowed to be during a time when comics were subject to morality policing. Today, the book will help readers see themselves in the multi-racial and diverse characters, and many youth who are LGBTQ or looking for representation will see themselves in the characters. I hope the book finds its way into classroom libraries, school libraries, and other places where youth who are looking for identity and affirmation of belonging can pick it up.

I absolutely loved this collection, I feel like it's so important for younger LGBTQIA+ kids/teens who are getting into comics and seeing someone that represents them. It makes me so incredibly happy really, and there are definitely some Super Heroes that I didn't know about that I'm going to look up. The art is gorgeous and each character gets the same two pages, I liked that it gave just enough backstory to give you the information you needed and left you wanting to check that character out. I do sort of wish that it might have given the issue number where it mentioned that character's sexuality/identity as well as their first appearance but that's just me being nit-picky. I can't wait to get this book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own."

The only thing wish this book had was the date and issue the character first appeared as LGBTQIA+. It would be interesting.

I love that people will be able to see themselves in superheros. Representing is important and I'm glad DC recognizes that.

I would love to rate this one higher but, as much as they seem to have made an effort to include as many characters as possible, it feels half-baked. It's akin to a children's encyclopedia where there's one image and very limited information, which I get that it's kind of what they were going for but I would have loved for these great characters that don't always get the spotlight to be given more space. At least, a first-appearance image next to what they look like in the current comics would have been fantastic. Not to mention that none of the images give credit to the artists nor does the text give credit to the creators who no doubt had to fight for the characters to be allowed on print.
Overall, I can see this working as a primer for the super dedicated fan or those looking for a listing of characters, but I'd love for a more detailed edition to be released.

Happy thanks to NetGalley and DK Children for the early peek!

I found this book to be a great primer for some of the lesser known DC characters. The art and layouts were well done, and the glossary was a nice addition.

*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.