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title: "Pride of Baghdad"
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# Pride of Baghdad

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Review: Nearly Perfect - This may be the first graphic novel review where I will comment first on the art before the scripting. That's simply because this is the first time I've ever considered that artwork is perfect. I've read somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 graphic novels and Pride of Baghdad is without question the most beautiful. Every pencil line seems perfectly placed - breathtaking panoramas of Baghdad and, most impressively, animals that display emotion on their faces and through body language in a way I didn't know was possible. I've noticed other reviewers complaining that this story seems "thin." Well, I agree to the extent that it only takes about an hour to read. (Although you could spend hours examining the artwork.) However, not all great stories need to last hours and hours. I honestly think that there is no graphic novel writer today who does characterization better than Brian Vaughan. In only a short 136 pages, many of which are nearly absent of dialogue, Vaughan makes the reader completely emotionally invested in each of the four main characters. Vaughan's ability to make the reader identify is absolutely uncanny and the only thing I can think to compare it with is Grant Morrison's We3. The plotting and dialogue are both adequate for the task, but this is really a story about characters. The only complaint I can muster is that Pride of Baghdad pretty much hits you over the head with the author's politics. Usually, this is a complete turn off for me, even if I happen to agree with the author's message. In this case, however, Vaughan does service to both view points on several political issues before letting you know where he stands. Most importantly though, I think he leaves some grey room. Most importantly, the viewpoints are all presented as reasonable in their own right. Like Ex Machina, this is a story for adults who are willing to think a little.
Review: A MUST read - fantastic (true) story and beautiful art! - CGS had a podcast recently giving their Top 5 Graphic Novels, and this was one of them. The story sounded interesting, unique and being based on a true story I bought it. It is now my #1 graphic novel. There is nothing to flaw this book, but I would say if you don't like seeing animals being hurt - then be prepared. Honestly, I'm one of those people who cannot stand watching/reading seeing animals being hurt but do not flinch when, for example, I see the same happen to a human in a movie or book. But, the art is so good and not overly graphic, and the story cannot be missed. Considering the animals are given such personality, I was saddened by the story but it wasn't too much of a kick in the guts so don't be put off by what potentially might happen to the pride of lions. Given it is something different to the usual 'capes and cowl' books, you should not miss this. A MUST BUY!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #141,155 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #176 in Historical & Biographical Fiction Graphic Novels #177 in Literary Graphic Novels (Books) #528 in DC Comics & Graphic Novels |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (482) |
| Dimensions  | 6.6 x 0.28 x 10.15 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1401203159 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1401203153 |
| Item Weight  | 12.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Part of Series  | Pride of Baghdad |
| Print length  | 136 pages |
| Publication date  | January 2, 2008 |
| Publisher  | Vertigo |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nearly Perfect
*by D***G on November 6, 2013*

This may be the first graphic novel review where I will comment first on the art before the scripting. That's simply because this is the first time I've ever considered that artwork is perfect. I've read somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 graphic novels and Pride of Baghdad is without question the most beautiful. Every pencil line seems perfectly placed - breathtaking panoramas of Baghdad and, most impressively, animals that display emotion on their faces and through body language in a way I didn't know was possible. I've noticed other reviewers complaining that this story seems "thin." Well, I agree to the extent that it only takes about an hour to read. (Although you could spend hours examining the artwork.) However, not all great stories need to last hours and hours. I honestly think that there is no graphic novel writer today who does characterization better than Brian Vaughan. In only a short 136 pages, many of which are nearly absent of dialogue, Vaughan makes the reader completely emotionally invested in each of the four main characters. Vaughan's ability to make the reader identify is absolutely uncanny and the only thing I can think to compare it with is Grant Morrison's We3. The plotting and dialogue are both adequate for the task, but this is really a story about characters. The only complaint I can muster is that Pride of Baghdad pretty much hits you over the head with the author's politics. Usually, this is a complete turn off for me, even if I happen to agree with the author's message. In this case, however, Vaughan does service to both view points on several political issues before letting you know where he stands. Most importantly though, I think he leaves some grey room. Most importantly, the viewpoints are all presented as reasonable in their own right. Like Ex Machina, this is a story for adults who are willing to think a little.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A MUST read - fantastic (true) story and beautiful art!
*by D***D on August 28, 2012*

CGS had a podcast recently giving their Top 5 Graphic Novels, and this was one of them. The story sounded interesting, unique and being based on a true story I bought it. It is now my #1 graphic novel. There is nothing to flaw this book, but I would say if you don't like seeing animals being hurt - then be prepared. Honestly, I'm one of those people who cannot stand watching/reading seeing animals being hurt but do not flinch when, for example, I see the same happen to a human in a movie or book. But, the art is so good and not overly graphic, and the story cannot be missed. Considering the animals are given such personality, I was saddened by the story but it wasn't too much of a kick in the guts so don't be put off by what potentially might happen to the pride of lions. Given it is something different to the usual 'capes and cowl' books, you should not miss this. A MUST BUY!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shocking, but also beautiful
*by H***. on January 24, 2023*

The art itself is wonderful, and it’s printed very clearly and with high quality. The ending is harsh and unexpected, but somewhat bittersweet as well. Overall a sad but lovely short read.

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