Jun 4, 2024
Batman Pride by Ismael Álvarez
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Batman Pride by Ismael Álvarez
Book thoughts: DC Pride (2022)
4.5 ✰
RIP Kevin Conroy, the batman.
This comic had me smiling at the start and tearing up at the end. The reason for not making this a 5 star? The Jon Kent comic. wtf was that. why did his cape need the straight flag?? no one wants that.
I'm obviously biased, but the Tim Drake and Harley x Ivy comics were my favourite. However, the highlight of the issue (and the reason I read it) was Kevin Conroy's memoir.
I sometimes criticize books for being too open and aggressive in demonstrating their sexism/racism/homophobia. Very rarely in real life is it as explicit as "you're a women/POC/gay? fuck you and I will tell you you're incompetent to your face and in front of everyone". these things are much more subtle, and is seen in interactions with other people. It's ignoring your input, it's excluding you from events, it's treating you like you're inferior.
In this case, the homophobia is so rampent and accepted in the real world that it really did occur is such an extreme manner. Kevin Conroy's story is set in the 80's at the height of the AIDs pandemic, and his story is honestly heartbreaking. How he was able to relate to batman's dual personality, and the way he was called slurs and flat out rejected from roles due to his sexuality, it really demonstrates his strength and how far society has come. Honestly I would be happy to read an entire book of just his story, thoughts, and experiences.