(Apollina seems like a darling, for instance, even though we only saw her on two pages.) Okay, I enjoyed this enough that I'm going to pick up the next volume - Adrienne is a great character, and I'm interested in the story I enjoy that they show a wide variety of girls and women rather than sticking to the good ol' 'strong female character' stereotype. So, off to spend more money on this awesome series. The artwork is amazing, and OMG considering all the depressing colorism/hair/eye color fail in far too many IR books, actually seeing a dark-skinned, natural-haired young Black girl princess getting her hair brushed and a hair wrap for sleeping was like 'hell yeah!' I love how the comic utterly skewers the whole blonde-haired, blue-eyed princess trope, something that has annoyed me for-EVER! Especially with Disney (and no, one or two Princesses of color does not make up for the continuing racefail). With her guardian dragon Sparky (who likes dining on wayward knights, reminding me of that t-shirt that says 'Beware of Dragons, For You Are Crunchy And Taste Good With Ketchup'), Adrienne is setting out on a bunch of awesome adventures. But spunky Adrienne isn't going to succumb to that fate quietly, especially after discovering a magical sword under her bed. No thanks! Unfortunately, her parents have done just that, to her and her sisters. Princess Adrienne has no time for that being stuck in a tower, waiting for some 'brave' dragon-slaying Prince to save her and make her a wife stuff. If you're like me, the woman who loathes weak-willed, simpering heroines, PrinceLess #1 is all kinds of awesome. This series hits all of my happy buttons: lead characters of color in a non-stereotypical setting, strong-willed and feisty heroines who take charge, lots of snarky humor and wonderful artwork. Goodwin for a tale of swashbuckling in the face of sexism.This comic book series is an absolute gem! I can't believe I'd never heard of it, but you can best believe I am making up for lost time.

Now Adrienne has decided to take matters into her own hands! – Come join the Eisner-nominated team of Jeremy Whitley and M. However, on the night of her 16th-birthday, her parents, the King and Queen, locked her away in a tower guarded by a dragon to await the rescue of some handsome prince. She hates fancy dinners, is uncomfortable in lavish dresses, and has never wanted to wait on someone else to save her. And, she is black!Īdrienne never wanted to be a princess. Princeless chronicles the life and adventures of Princess Adrienne Ashe who fights evil with the help of her pet dragon. In a special offer, NewsOne Now viewers can download a free copy of the first issue! Source: Jeremy Whitley / The Action Lab / NewsOne Now / The Action LabĬomic book creator Jeremy Whitley joins Roland Martin on the set of NewsOne Now to discuss creating a young, African American lead female character on Friday, May 29, 2015.

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