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Raven: the Pirate Princess (Issues) #1
Princeless: Raven the Pirate Princess #1
Spinning right out of the pages of Princeless, it's the ongoing adventures of Raven Xingtao, The Pirate Princess. Raven if ready to set off on a quest for revenge against her brothers who have stolen her inheritance, but first she's going to need a crew...and the last of her money that that girl just stole. Go get her, Raven!
28 pages, ebook
Published July 8, 2015
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About the author
Jeremy Whitley
411 books335 followersJeremy Whitley is the son of two teachers and the husband of a third.
Born in La Mesa, CA, Jeremy went to high school in Lenoir, NC and college at The University of North Carolina. He graduated with a Bachelors in English, and a minor in Creative Writing.
Jeremy lives in Durham, North Carolina with his wife Alicia and his two daughters Zuri and Amara.
Jeremy is the writer/creator of the comic series Princeless, Raven the Pirate Princess, School for Extraterrestrial Girls, and The Dog Knight. He is also the writer of the acclaimed Marvel series "The Unstoppable Wasp". His other works include extensive work for Marvel, the "Sea of Thieves" comics, and over sixty issues of My Little Pony comics.
Awards and Nominations:
3 time Glyph Winner
5 time Glyph Nominee
2 time Eisner Nominee
2 time Cyblis Nominee
2 time Bloomer Nominee
1 time Most Likely to Succeed Winner
Born in La Mesa, CA, Jeremy went to high school in Lenoir, NC and college at The University of North Carolina. He graduated with a Bachelors in English, and a minor in Creative Writing.
Jeremy lives in Durham, North Carolina with his wife Alicia and his two daughters Zuri and Amara.
Jeremy is the writer/creator of the comic series Princeless, Raven the Pirate Princess, School for Extraterrestrial Girls, and The Dog Knight. He is also the writer of the acclaimed Marvel series "The Unstoppable Wasp". His other works include extensive work for Marvel, the "Sea of Thieves" comics, and over sixty issues of My Little Pony comics.
Awards and Nominations:
3 time Glyph Winner
5 time Glyph Nominee
2 time Eisner Nominee
2 time Cyblis Nominee
2 time Bloomer Nominee
1 time Most Likely to Succeed Winner
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March 30, 2018I took a quiz to find out the perfect queer comic for me and the result was this one and now goodreads tells me it's about an ALL GIRLS ALL GAY PIRATE CREW,,, I can't believe at this point everyone including an online quiz knows that that's my brand
November 14, 2017
One of my new all time favorites!
First of all, the art is BEAUTIFUL. Secondly, I love all these characters and all their different but brash personalities so much. I thought the storyline was really good and I was really impressed with the "angles" the pictures were from, instead of being directly at eye level all the time.
This was full of action and kickassery and was such a great feminist read.
AND ALL THAT SEXUAL TENSION BETWEEN THE LADY PIRATES, YES PLEASE.
Can't wait to continue with the series.
First of all, the art is BEAUTIFUL. Secondly, I love all these characters and all their different but brash personalities so much. I thought the storyline was really good and I was really impressed with the "angles" the pictures were from, instead of being directly at eye level all the time.
This was full of action and kickassery and was such a great feminist read.
AND ALL THAT SEXUAL TENSION BETWEEN THE LADY PIRATES, YES PLEASE.
Can't wait to continue with the series.
July 28, 2016
Ok who the fuck didn't tell me about this comic. It's literally an all-girl pirate crew and like. Everyone is gay... Also it's really unapologetically feminist. I LOVE IT A LOT.
May 21, 2018
Oh My God! Oh.My.God. Oh.My.God.
This is such a brilliant, beautiful, amazing comic. I don't have enough good words to say about it. It passes the Bechdel test super easily, no hypersexualized women the way certain comics might make it so, lovely fleshed out characters.
When the third page had a , I was already hooked. The fact that each of these characters has a different reason for getting onto the ship was just so good as opposed to the usual trope of one sexualized girl and everyone else being men.
The part where Raven is interviewing people to be on the ship was amazing. I could see it in my head with some Cantina-like music playing in the background, and the record scratch stopping when Raven got to speak to Katie.
Highlight: Cookie telling Raven that she needs to learn how to cook to get a man, and Raven was like yeah, that's not something I'm worried about <3 10/10 Cannot wait to pick up the next issue and read!
This is such a brilliant, beautiful, amazing comic. I don't have enough good words to say about it. It passes the Bechdel test super easily, no hypersexualized women the way certain comics might make it so, lovely fleshed out characters.
When the third page had a , I was already hooked. The fact that each of these characters has a different reason for getting onto the ship was just so good as opposed to the usual trope of one sexualized girl and everyone else being men.
The part where Raven is interviewing people to be on the ship was amazing. I could see it in my head with some Cantina-like music playing in the background, and the record scratch stopping when Raven got to speak to Katie.
Highlight: Cookie telling Raven that she needs to learn how to cook to get a man, and Raven was like yeah, that's not something I'm worried about <3 10/10 Cannot wait to pick up the next issue and read!
March 1, 2019
Not as great as some of his others
July 15, 2017
I wanted to like it, but, I didn't really like it...
I'll be honest and say that I haven't read the original Princeless books. I was expecting a slightly mature read for young girls because of the illustrations though, but the writing wasn't subtle, and some of the events felt out of place for me. It could be that this just isn't my kind of humor or taste.
I enjoyed the beginning a lot, just as I enjoyed Raven and Ximena's relationship. The idea behind Raven taking back what's rightfully hers is great, and so we take a detour recruiting people. What I didn't like were smaller things like: repeating how incredulous Sunshine and Raven are when chasing one another, spending more than one page on Raven recruiting pirates (like someone had a sexist list to go through and check off), and I thought that Cookie and Jayla's relationship felt out of character from what we see about Cookie elsewhere.
I should like it but, I don't. I even hesitated writing this review because everyone seems to love this graphic novel. And while I too enjoy the diversity and ideas behind this story, I didn't like the execution of it I guess. I felt like I was expecting one thing and got something else... because for me it was too obvious and predictable to enjoy.
I'll be honest and say that I haven't read the original Princeless books. I was expecting a slightly mature read for young girls because of the illustrations though, but the writing wasn't subtle, and some of the events felt out of place for me. It could be that this just isn't my kind of humor or taste.
I enjoyed the beginning a lot, just as I enjoyed Raven and Ximena's relationship. The idea behind Raven taking back what's rightfully hers is great, and so we take a detour recruiting people. What I didn't like were smaller things like: repeating how incredulous Sunshine and Raven are when chasing one another, spending more than one page on Raven recruiting pirates (like someone had a sexist list to go through and check off), and I thought that Cookie and Jayla's relationship felt out of character from what we see about Cookie elsewhere.
I should like it but, I don't. I even hesitated writing this review because everyone seems to love this graphic novel. And while I too enjoy the diversity and ideas behind this story, I didn't like the execution of it I guess. I felt like I was expecting one thing and got something else... because for me it was too obvious and predictable to enjoy.
August 19, 2018
Bravo!! When Raven made her debut in the PrinceLess with Adrienne. I was like....Heyy... Who is that??? She reminds me of a Disney character name Mulan if she was feisty. Well here she is Raven and she trying to put together an All-Girl Pirate Crew. Her Crew is amazing!! First is a Half-Elf named Sunshine who is really the opposite of her name. Next is Katherine Kling who trained to be a pirate. Third, is Ximena who was Raven’s first mission, her father gave her because Ximena is the best at Navigation. Now I left the best for last, Jayla who have great hair and is African American. She going to be Raven’s Demolition Expert. That’s right we go BOOM!! Now it’s time to go after her brothers and claim her throne as Queen of the Sea!!
July 13, 2018
This was very clever-I think it's really appealing for teens and women! It was funny and I love how it addressed head-on the fact that heroes and adventurers are always men. How fun to have an all-female crew of head-strong, independent young women for a pirate ship bent on vengance. This is a series I would keep reading. It starts off slowly, introduces the characters and plot in a thoughtful way so you can keep up with what's happening easily.
February 21, 2018
The Princeless series has a fun spinoff series featuring Raven, The Black Arrow, who is on a mission to get back what her brothers stole from her. First, she has to steal a ship. Then, she has to find a crew. An all female, diverse pirate crew made up of badasses and gamers? Hell yeah! Sign me up. Good start to the series. Can't wait to read more.
December 30, 2018
Okay so I don't generally like comics. I'd much rather make the images in my head than let them be made for me on the page (and comic reading slows me down, so I can't read as fast as I would like). But wow, was this worth it!
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November 8, 2017
okay the art is really nice and everything was good and i'm excited for the next issue but the kiss caught me off-guard i was in class lols
April 6, 2018
great introduction issue.
May 23, 2018
Oh my god, the Avatar flashbacks from "MY CABBAGES!"
Great read, can't wait to read the rest!
Great read, can't wait to read the rest!
April 3, 2019
A swashbuckling all girl adventure that a mix of times gone by and modern pop culture IE. Table Top board games. This clever girl power driven beautifully drawn graphic was a rowdy good time.
June 19, 2019
GAY LADY PIRATES
September 7, 2019
The art is beautiful and I loved the characters and plot. However, the heavy-handed messaging was a little too much for me.
October 1, 2019
Fantastically drawn, cool cast. Some jokes go above my daughter's head but she loves it.
July 30, 2021
4.5 ⭐ (rounded down)
March 11, 2023
Started great. Turned into a whiny angst fest. Pages and pages of pointless dialogue between characters that just appear out of nowhere, while Raven herself is MIA by the fifth issue. .
June 15, 2024
looking forward to continuing this series. hot badass diverse women who are pirates, need I say more?
June 19, 2020
Beautiful art, amazing adventure and character development.
February 23, 2017
AHHHHH!! I wish I read this earlier! So far it's really good. I love the representation it's so beautiful. I think this is a spin-off series of the original Princeless. I highkey think this is series is better because they have a set storyline and great art style. Sidenote: am I the only one who thinks of Gwendoline Christie (from Game of Thrones) whenever they see Katie?
I highly recommend this to people who like YA comic books and are looking for something with strong, independent POC characters that kick ass and break gender norms.
I highly recommend this to people who like YA comic books and are looking for something with strong, independent POC characters that kick ass and break gender norms.
April 8, 2016
What a fun read! I haven't read Princeless yet so I'm definitely missing some context, but the adventures of Raven and her all-lady pirate crew were delightful anyway. In some places, extremely unsubtle -- the "interview" speed-dating scene in particular -- but it made me laugh so I can't complain. The art is really great too! Now I'm just hoping and praying and crossing every available appendage for a "Harold, they're lesbians!" reveal about Raven and Ximena in book two...
December 25, 2016
Why I Recommend Bumping This Up On Your TBR: For a single-issue, it did great things to begin this story. The protagonists are instantly likable (and also have personalities!). The cast is diverse. The dialogue is enjoyable and witty, and the interactions between all characters, even momentary antagonists and bystanders, are written well. I especially recommend it to feminists and folks who enjoy large casts or reading for characters.
November 21, 2019
At first I didn't expect to like this, but I LOVE it.
Like how every character has their own reasons to join the crew, how every girl is different but all of them are strong.
I will defintely buy the rest of the issues. The drawings are really well done, I like the details.
In this issue you can see how Raven, who seeks for revenge to her brothers, and starts to recruit the crew.
Like how every character has their own reasons to join the crew, how every girl is different but all of them are strong.
I will defintely buy the rest of the issues. The drawings are really well done, I like the details.
In this issue you can see how Raven, who seeks for revenge to her brothers, and starts to recruit the crew.
April 28, 2018
A diverse cast of strong pirate women? SIGN ME UP! Do yourself a favor and order collections 1-4 and pre-order 5. it's such a wonderful story and I promise it'll be a nice read.
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