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rickjones 's review for:
Jem and the Holograms, Vol. 1: Showtime
by Sophie Campbell, Sophie Campbell, Kelly Thompson
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this series since I'd never see the original cartoon and barely have any understanding of its plot, but luckily I found it to be sweet, entertaining and thoroughly creative.
Working on a comic with a heavy focus on music leads to the obvious challenge of how to present melodies without an audio component, and I think the creative team did an excellent job crafting lyrics and artwork together to give readers an idea of how the songs sounded.
The most meaningful part of each issue in my opinion was the dynamic between the sisters, I have two younger sisters and growing up with close siblings involves frustration and sacrifice, but most of all love and alliance, which were all caringly displayed between these characters.
I also liked how sapphic attraction was shown in a casual and carefree manner, it's important for LGBT readers of any age to find media that truly accepts and empowers us, without always focusing on the bigotry we face.
Overall these comics were engaging and refreshing, and I feel that many different people could probably find something either in the story or the art that appeals to them. I'm glad I decided to give them a try.
Working on a comic with a heavy focus on music leads to the obvious challenge of how to present melodies without an audio component, and I think the creative team did an excellent job crafting lyrics and artwork together to give readers an idea of how the songs sounded.
The most meaningful part of each issue in my opinion was the dynamic between the sisters, I have two younger sisters and growing up with close siblings involves frustration and sacrifice, but most of all love and alliance, which were all caringly displayed between these characters.
I also liked how sapphic attraction was shown in a casual and carefree manner, it's important for LGBT readers of any age to find media that truly accepts and empowers us, without always focusing on the bigotry we face.
Overall these comics were engaging and refreshing, and I feel that many different people could probably find something either in the story or the art that appeals to them. I'm glad I decided to give them a try.