Maybe...Maybe Not Again!

Der bewegte Mann #2

by Ralf König

Internationally acclaimed cartoonist Ralf Konig unveils the sequel to his most popular graphic novel, "Maybe...Maybe Not," which inspired one of the largest grossing movies in German history. This time around, Konig tells us what happens once the honeymoon is over for newlyweds Axel and Doro - and how they once again cross paths (and lock horns) with Norbert and Waltrina, the gay men Axel left in his wake at the end of the first book. As before, the translation is provided by "Jayson" creator Jeff Krell.

Genres: Comics, Humor, Queer, Gay, LGBT, Graphic Novels, Fiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Ralf König was born on the 8th of August in Soest, Westphalia, Germany. He went to the secondary school in Werl and then later did an apprenticeship as a cabinet-maker. In 1979 during his coming-out he published his first short comic stories which due to the politically motivated gay-movement were very engaged. The comic-stories appeared in the Munich underground magazine Zomix as well as in the gay periodical Rosa Flieder. He decided to continue his studies and then trained at the National Academy of Art in Düsseldorf from 1981-1986 concentrating on Free Art.

Reviews

[Mery ✨ · Rating 2 out of 5]

2/5

This was a bit disappointing, to be honest.

Probably ground-breaking back in the day but nowadays, out of touch with its portrayal of gay men and straight folks. I forget that old gay comics/films had internalized stereotypes (gay men can't whistle or fight?) and helped propagate them. Probably shouldn't be so harsh. It is a product of its time and it's a very funny read. Still preferred the first one.

[Tatiana Alejandra de Castro Pérez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Continuación de El hombre deseado y sigue la historia de Axel y su (de nuevo) novia, Doro. También seguimos viendo como aquel usa a Norbert para sus caprichos y cómo sigue estando ese enfrentamiento humorístico entre heteros y homos.

No tan fresco como el primero, pero sigue teniendo gracia.

[Markku Kesti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Uudelleenluvussa. Kolme ja puoli tähteä ehkä ennemmin, mutta onhan tässä sen verran munaa, että menköön neljällä tänään.

[HeavyReader · Rating 2 out of 5]

In this sequal to Maybe...Maybe Not, the main character straight guy has knocked up his girlfriend, thus proving I don't know what. This book contains tired cliches and stereotypes. Maybe it was better before it was translated into English.

[Ademption · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars rounded up.

[Natalia · Rating 4 out of 5]

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