Brilliant, powerful, original, authentic, and important.
'Power & Magic: The Queer Witch Comics Anthology' - Fifteen comic stories about witchy, fantastical queer women of colour, written and drawn by queer women of colour.
Each short story is vastly different from the one before it, and it's not just the eclectic art styles; all of which are beautiful in their own way that fits, like a kid glove, a kitten heel, a velvet cushion, a felt slipper, or a silk purse. Some of the tales are funny, some are sad, some are bittersweet, some are dark and scary, some are plain weird, and most are full of hope. All are wonderfully creative, and I don't dare spoil any of them; discover the magic for yourselves.
These are original and sweet fairy tales right here.
The disability and genderqueer representations are also vitally significant. A strong theme of community, compassion, understanding, supporting and being there for others is one thread, one link, throughout this indigenous and free-love, stardusted anthology. Audre Lorde would have loved this.
LBGTQ nonwhite witches have the power to think outside the box. To shake things up and shape readers' perceptions. They have the power to bring true happiness to themselves and to other people, with no fear, no opposition, barring their paths.
Stars align, this is exactly what the title suggests. If there is any way that you can read 'Power & Magic' online, or buy a physical copy legally from somewhere (I had to pay around £80 for my copy - thank goddesses that it was worth it!), then try it. Because it needs more attention. This is what is meant by great diversity AND great storytelling.
Gorgeous.
Final Score: 4.5/5
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