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docwald's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Minor: Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Dementia, and Child death
robinks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I overall enjoyed this collection of stories. There was a huge variety of characters and relationships. My favorites were Ghost Friend, Still Life, and Bone Ink.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Body horror, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Animal death, Medical content, Violence, and Gore
Minor: Pregnancy and Blood
ninahuynh's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I have mixed feelings about this anthology. I love reading about death and death-related topics, and I love graphic novels. There were a handful of great stories and drawings, but there were also just as many slow and boring ones. What made it push over 0.5 stars is that there were different perspectives as to what happens when ones dies, what happens after, and how different people grieve. I like the variety of art styles, though there were some that had similar storylines.
My favorites:
Good Mourning: A Look at Proper Mourning Etiquette by Karoline Gronvik
First Law by M.Cat. White
here among the chrysanthemums by luyi bennett
Many Happy Returns by Rhandi Fisher
Favorite Quote
"Gated communities, what can ya do..." Many Happy Returns by Rhandi Fisher
My favorites:
Good Mourning: A Look at Proper Mourning Etiquette by Karoline Gronvik
First Law by M.Cat. White
here among the chrysanthemums by luyi bennett
Many Happy Returns by Rhandi Fisher
Favorite Quote
"Gated communities, what can ya do..." Many Happy Returns by Rhandi Fisher
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death of parent, Dementia, Blood, Death, Grief, Child death, Terminal illness, and Chronic illness
potatogrr's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
4.5
many of the stories made me tear up
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
yliana's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.75
I picked this up from my school's library because I thought that maybe reading these would help me feel a little bit better about death, it's something that is so scary to me that I used to have minor anxiety attacks as well as one massive panic attack. After that panic attack, I stopped experiencing attacks (thank god) but the fear has never gone away.
some of these comics made me cry. but all of the stories (except for two that I honestly just didn't understand) were so beautifully written. I love how they all weren't about the same thing. some involved cultural versions of death and funerals. others were about the fear of death. some were about people who had already accepted death. I think that variety was really nice.
the art styles are also so beautiful and I'm definitely going to be looking into these artists and authors.
I actually think these stories did help me feel a little better. I do kind of want to own my own copy now, which is something I didn't think I'd ever say about a book about death.
some of these comics made me cry. but all of the stories (except for two that I honestly just didn't understand) were so beautifully written. I love how they all weren't about the same thing. some involved cultural versions of death and funerals. others were about the fear of death. some were about people who had already accepted death. I think that variety was really nice.
the art styles are also so beautiful and I'm definitely going to be looking into these artists and authors.
I actually think these stories did help me feel a little better. I do kind of want to own my own copy now, which is something I didn't think I'd ever say about a book about death.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Animal death
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Terminal illness, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Dementia
seawarrior's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
You Died is a moving and rewarding anthology in which grief, hope, and variations of eternal life are intertwined throughout each narrative. Every contributor provided a story with the wisdom, humor, or a combination of both, necessary to view death with less terror and more gratitude. Many of these contributors tackled difficult subject matter and formed stories of hope and resilience around them. Their art and writing was all skillfully done and made each work engaging and meaningful. I would definitely recommend this anthology to other readers. As I mentioned, there are potentially triggering elements in some of these stories, but they are each handled with the respect and warmth they deserve.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Animal death, Car accident, Dementia, Domestic abuse, and Infidelity
battlepoet's review
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
a deeply informative book about death, death cultural practices, and grief
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Grief
catapocalypse's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I feel like a broken record when I say: Yet another fantastic anthology from Iron Circus Comics! But I've never been disappointed by them, and back their projects as often as I'm able. This was one such project, and extra appealing to me because stories that examine death and what might come after are extremely my thing!
It did take me a little longer to get through than most ICC anthologies, since of course this topic brings some that are particularly heavy. There's still a wide range of emotions and tones across the whole, including funny, cute, optimistic, etc.! The stories cover different cultures' traditions, different time periods from the past (and future), and queer perspectives (including all three of my personal favorites).
My personal highlights from the collection:
• "Ghost Friend" by Oliver Northwood, with cute baby queer ghost girlfriend vibes!
• "Remember" by SE Case, devastating and poignant.
• "Agnes and Patsy" by Holly Adkins, sweet with a touch of sci-fi!
It did take me a little longer to get through than most ICC anthologies, since of course this topic brings some that are particularly heavy. There's still a wide range of emotions and tones across the whole, including funny, cute, optimistic, etc.! The stories cover different cultures' traditions, different time periods from the past (and future), and queer perspectives (including all three of my personal favorites).
My personal highlights from the collection:
• "Ghost Friend" by Oliver Northwood, with cute baby queer ghost girlfriend vibes!
• "Remember" by SE Case, devastating and poignant.
• "Agnes and Patsy" by Holly Adkins, sweet with a touch of sci-fi!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
ianders's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Death is a special interest of mine. Not because I crave it; to the contrary, I am thanatophobic and coping with a debilitating anguish surrounding the reality of it. Learning more about the topic, from several angles, helps me managing my fear, whether it be funeral rites, biological facts about dead bodies, belief systems, etc. I discovered the youtube channel Ask a Mortician years ago and it opened my eyes on a lot of stuff and I've been a fan of Caitlin Doughty ever since. When I learned she wrote an introduction for a comic anthology about death, I couldn't have been more thrilled to get my hands on it.
It did not disappoint! This book is mainly about grief, but it touches upon many aspects of death. There's a story about a dead mouse, one about dying Gods, some acts about mourning during the Victorian Era, how it feels to lose a loved one (be it a child, a parent, a lover), or to be the one dying... It is very insightful and respectful in its exploration, as far as I can tell.
As a pleasant surprise bonus, this anthology is quite diverse as well. You get to read from the perspective of people coming from many different cultures. There's also a lot of casually queer characters, which I greatly appreciated. Plus, since many creators contributed, the art takes many forms and it keeps it interesting visually throughout the whole thing.
I find works like this one oddly reassuring and I hope it helps many others.
It did not disappoint! This book is mainly about grief, but it touches upon many aspects of death. There's a story about a dead mouse, one about dying Gods, some acts about mourning during the Victorian Era, how it feels to lose a loved one (be it a child, a parent, a lover), or to be the one dying... It is very insightful and respectful in its exploration, as far as I can tell.
As a pleasant surprise bonus, this anthology is quite diverse as well. You get to read from the perspective of people coming from many different cultures. There's also a lot of casually queer characters, which I greatly appreciated. Plus, since many creators contributed, the art takes many forms and it keeps it interesting visually throughout the whole thing.
I find works like this one oddly reassuring and I hope it helps many others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
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