A review by joelipsett
Virgil by Steve Orlando

3.0

The term queersploitation couldn't be more apt in this simple, elegant revenge tale. I imagine that some will take issue with the violence and hateful language, but if you consider the precedent set by the giants of the blaxploitation / revenge genre, this is on point. I like the earthy colour palette, which lends itself to the Jamaica locale and helps Virgil stand out from other graphic novels. Although the taunts by Virgil's adversaries grow a little taxing, they're unfortunately pretty representative of the region and reflective of people with misinformed opinions about gay relationships. If for no other reason, that's what makes Virgil so interesting and refreshing - he's truly, unabashedly and unapologetically gay and unafraid to knock a few heads around to get his man back.