Some standouts, in order of appearance (now with illustrations!):

"Luminosity" (****)
It took me a reread to understand what the characters are talking about, which I don't think was intentional, but once I did I was really into it.


"A Royal Affair" (*****)
Possibly my favorite! Pirates, royalty, adventure, and outrageous flirting.


"Duty and Honor" (*****)
I didn't immediately warm to either the art or the subject, but it won me over and made me cry.

"O Type Hypergiant" (****.5)
I love the melding of classic gay erotic art styles and sci fi. The last panel gives me chills.


"The Next Day" (**)
Too distracted by wondering how anyone survives to do anything for more than a month if the sun has gone out? Eating meat is only going to take you so far. Are the rabbits cannibalistic now?

Some other favorites, which don't have a lot else to say about: "Mourning Tea", "They Simply Pass", "Barricade".
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I love the concept. I love that by buying a copy this past week, my money went to Trans Lifeline. I want LGBTQ characters and issues to have more and better representation in comics. I think this comic is a fantastic step in that direction.

But I did not love it. I found the quality of the stories themselves extremely hit-or-miss. There were a few gems, but there were enough that I just felt like I was scrolling through. I am also looking cautiously at the quasi-Native comic "Twin Souled" that seems like it's got a bit of appropriation going on. My faves were "The Monster Queen" and "The Dragon Slayer's Son." ( )