I loved the focus on consent as well as the many ways that it can look like. Many different types of love and couples.

*thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press/Limerence Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

3 stars.

I was not expecting this as it is. So it did make me slightly uncomfortable but the actual stories were entertaining enough. I wasn't a huge fan of the style of the artwork right away but it grew on me. I don't have much to say about this as its not really my type of book but if you are looking for a fun quick, enjoyable, erotica graphic novel, then pick this.

I do have one thing to mention about this book that I did appreciate and that is that the characters all varied in their body size. Definetly thumbs up for that.

This was so adorable and sex-positive.
I was all smiley and aww and I think I said “that’s so cute!” about 30 times.
I really enjoyed how different pairings were portrayed and it’s a refreshing read in such judgemental times (even though society is moving forward but there are still lots of narrow minded people).

I gave it 4/5 because the illustrations in some of the panels were a bit confusing (missing a solid line or shading/colour contrasts between objects) and made it seem like some objects were overlapping or distorted.

Overall, I really enjoyed it and would definitely read the author’s other works.

This graphic novel though it deals with adult content does so in a fairly not overly obscene way. The book was very inclusive of different types of sexual proclivities, sexual orientations and racial backgrounds. I was very please at the amount of diversity in the book. The art style is interesting giving it a modern pop art feel. My only gripe would be is that with the vignettes I don't feel I get a chance to develop any feelings or connect with any couple in the novel. Also I feel that it is too short.

I generally don’t read graphic novels such as this but I have to admit it was a delight to read. The stories were well done, consent-focused, written beautifully, filled with good, healthy representations of all kinds of different (and i mean hella inclusive) couples exploring sex, sexuality and all the comes with. And, of course the writing was complimented by the very nice, cute art that somehow enhanced these adorable (steamy) stories. This graphic novel left me wanting more just like this.

Super Fun Sexy Times is a charming, sexy collection of five sci-fi erotica stories. They're pretty weird, very queer, and full of superheroes. The artwork is spare and has a muted color palette, allowing you to sort of fill in the details yourself. It's not a hyper-realistic style, which is totally fine because there are aliens.

There's even a page at the end of each story with superhero profiles of the two characters. It's a whimsical touch that puts the "fun" in Super Fun Sexy Times.

The first story is m/m no strings with a trans mc. It's a bottle episode, with two superheroes on opposite sides getting up to some sexy shenanigans while they wait to make their getaways. One of them has ice arms. and a vaguely lion-ish face.

The remaining four stories are as follows:

2) An m/f "pre-fuck" negotiation between a cis white man and a cis Black woman (who is a virgin). This is full of sexual tension and turns into some kinky kitten roleplay. And they never touch each other. It's super hot.

3) Good Foundations is two villains, one human and one um... not. The story opens with the genderfluid human telling the femme alien?spider? partner that he has a secret. It's a secret that involves gender identity, but also lingerie. The whole thing is nearly unbearably sweet. (I hate spiders and somehow I was okay with this?)

4) Safe is about two superwomen of color doing an intruder/captive roleplay. It doesn't go quite as planned and soon enough, the "intruder" partner is giving the safeword... speculum. Now if you're going to find a word that stops everything immediately? Speculum is the word for you. The dynamic between these two characters was my favorite in the entire book. They're so clearly in love and have been exploring their fantasies together. It's respectful and sweet and the ending is loving and hot at the same time.

5) The Responsible Parties is about an aging white assassin and his Black civilian partner, who is waiting for him to come home for dinner. It's adorable and funny and has some distinct service elements.


Okay, that's the nuts and bolts of the book, plus some opinions. I think this is a great start to a new series and I'm looking forward to the rest. Unfortunately, this first volume isn't out until August, so we're going to be waiting a while. One for the pre-order pile, folks!


I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher via NetGalley.

Content Warnings: BDSM, intruder roleplay, assassin and supervillains?

Sometimes it is fun to think about what Superheroes do when no one is watching. With their tight spandex, and well toned bodies, we often <em>ship</em> our favorites together.

So, while all these superheroes are made up, as are the bad guys in some cases, they all have some sort of super power, and that is where we begin each short story.

The pictures are sensual. The sex is all consensual. There is no violence, other than, oh, an assassin throwing a body down a cliff, but that's all we see, not the violence that lead to it.


Back in the 1920s and '30s, there was something called the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tijuana_bible" target="_blank"> Tijuana Bible</a>. They were sexy stories of cartoons that were well known to the public. They were very graphic. The sexual organs were huge, and the women not always willing.

This is not what Super Fun Sexy Times is.

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There are gay encounters as well as straight. There are old as well as young.

Not safe for work, by any means, but a good quick erotic read. Recommended.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

This erotic graphic novel was nothing I expected but actually everything my heart needed.

I have my experiences with all kinds of manga, but I think I never read an erotica graphic novel before. But the description of this book really intrigued me (I love everything with superheroes and villains and even more if it’s marked LGBT), so I wanted to know what it was about.

I really like the art style of it. Since the contures aren't done with harsh black lines, the art has a very gentle and pretty aesthetic to it that fits the content perfectly.

And it's not just superheroes and villains having sex. The characters happen to be heroes and villains (and not necessarily human) who have sex at some point of their chapter, but what I got from the four short stories is that the graphic novel is more about people opening up about their insecurities and identities and exploring their sexual fantasies with their partners in a very trusting and consensual (but still really hot) way.

Every single story in this book is incredibly beautiful and I'm glad I got to read it.

I'll be upfront and say that I somehow missed the "erotica" tag on Netgalley when I first downloaded this graphic novel, so it did take me off-guard a little bit to see how explicit the scenes were! I wasn't going to mention that in this review until I noticed some other reviewers saying they had similar experiences, so I just want to point that out for anyone who may not be comfortable viewing explicit materials. It didn't bother me, it just surprised me a little. 😅

With that out of the way, Super Fun Sexy Times is an absolutely gorgeous, adorable, and inclusive AS HELL anthology about superheroes and their romantic escapades. There is just such a wide variety of rep in here — we've got characters of varying races, sexualities, identities, and body types — and they're all so soft and sweet and lovable. There's a bit of exploration into some kinks, and what I loved most of all is how consent-focused the stories were. In some of the stories, the romantic partners literally sit down, fully clothed and non-sexual, to discuss things ahead of time, and I thought that was such a fantastic representation of what consent talks need to look like for a lot of couples (especially when kinks and exploration are involved!).

All in all, I just thought this was such an important, necessarily, lovely, and well-crafted graphic novel and I'm really appreciative that I had the chance to read it. ♥

Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

*I received a copy of SUPER FUN SEXY TIMES VOL 1 from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. Opinions here are mine.*

Super Fun Sexy Times (Vol 1), written and illustrated by Meredith McClaren, is an erotic comic offering a string of five fun sexual encounters that will make you laugh, cringe, shout moral support, and then seek a cold shower. It features enticing situations between superheroes and the villains who love them, and alien erotica that’s refreshingly tentacle-free. It’s silly, sexy, and sort of sweet. A title like SUPER FUN SEXY TIMES was always going to catch my interest, but what really attracted me off the bat was the coloring. Bright and cheerful tones enhance the fun, the sex-positive vibe while the dark-light contrast--a motif used in various ways throughout the comic--grounded the comic in its gritty heroes vs. villains conceit. Common themes include sex positivity, body diversity and affirmation, kink-sharing, and wanton displays of basic respect and human decency in the bedroom (or wherever else happens to be convenient). While it should go without saying, content is explicit.

If you are looking for a sex positive, queer inclusive, superhero themed erotic graphic short story collection – then look no further! If you suddenly want to read a book like that, then Super Fun Sexy Times is for you!

In a collection of five NSFW short stories, Meredith McClaren explores a number of themes that surround sex and relationships, but within a superhero context. The themes explored and stories told are not specifically superhero in nature, but this added depth adds so many unexplored layers to traditional superhero dynamics.

You go from one story depicting two superhero lovers negotiating their sexual relationship and history, to a villain dealing with self doubt and thoughts that they are going soft in their old age. Both are told through the lens of superheroes but at heart they explore everyday worries and situations. Which you know, is what superhero comics do. Super Fun Sexy Times just adds some super fun sexy times and explores this through sex.

Also huge shout out to the sex positivity and amazing QUILTBAG inclusion! I not only found Super Fun Sexy Times beautiful to look at and read, but beautiful in its content.

Discussions of consent and desires? Yes.

Unrepentantly sex positive depictions of love, sex and desire? Yes.

Beautiful representations of gender, sexuality, body types, and relationships? Yes!

Super Fun Sexy Times has them all!

BEST BITS

*The art – McClaren has such a distinct and beautiful style. Not only are the stories amazing but the way in which they are told is just so beautiful. I am in love with her style, bold shapes, and character design. Also those blush lines 🥰

*Good Foundations – Of the five stories, ‘Good Foundations’ was my favourite. Not only was the discussion of gender and sex amazing but the inclusion of a not-completely-human character was great. While not a soft touch, the physical differences of the characters fall to the background of the emotional story being told. Loved it!

*Those costume designs – 🤤🥰

VERDICT

I loved Super Fun Sexy Times, it was beautiful to look at and to read. I enjoyed each story and fell in love with the universal emotional themes that were portrayed through the featured superheroes.

Super Fun Sexy Times is a perfect title because the book is full of fun, superhero sexy times. Bring on Super Fun Sexy Times volume 2!

Please note: I received a copy of Super Fun Sexy Times from NetGalley.

I once herd this poem that said that consent was sexy. This book proves it.
When I saw the cover I thought that I would get something completely different, instead what I got were four short stories about four diffenrent couples with very different relationships, but one thing was the same in all of them: the respect they had for themselves and each other. The book is not too graphic even though some of the relationships are very far away from being considered the vanilla type. The sexiest thing in the book are not the pictures themselves but the way that the characters talk to each other and make sure that the other person is okay with whatever is being done. I also loved the little ID at the end of the story with each characters biography. I would totally read a full lenght novel about each and every one of these pairings.

Cute, domestic, inclusive, and very explicit content, featuring superheroes/supervillains! Also loving the art style, will definitely keep an eye out for more from this author.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for making this available!

I guess I glossed over the “Erotica” tag, and it wasn’t mentioned on Goodreads, so head’s up that there is graphic content!

Otherwise, this is a pretty adorable (yet steamy) collection of illustrated superhero stories brimming with humor and sex-positivity. There is much talk of consent, boundaries, safe sex procedures, and kink exploration, and it is all handled with the utmost care.

This was such an inclusive read! The A++ representation and diversity on hand is super progressive and comforting— sexualities, gender identities, all shapes, sizes, and colors.

It’s frank in its discussions and exemplary in its message, but the heavy eroticism is just not my cup o’ tea.

Awesome super heroes having hot consensual sex?? Yes please!! This is legit erotica, so if graphic sexual content is not your thing, please stay away. It has been some time since I’ve read from this genre and it really elevates the experience when it’s in the graphic novel format. It can be a bit distracting to see highly erotic scenes depicted in a very cute style of art, but it works fine in this volume. I enjoyed everything except for the font used—it looks kind of stiff and the conversation bubbles looked like copy-pasted templates. It’s also a little too text-heavy for a graphic novel.

The book promotes self-awareness and open communication between partners. It’s wonderful to see the kind of trust that leads to a healthy and rewarding sex life illustrated like this. All the characters are original and interesting. They each have a distinct set of abilities that are made more special by their unique personalities. I loved that the couples in the stories are truly diverse in terms of gender, race, age and/or fetish. I am sure any reader will find something to like from this steamy collection, too.

Big thanks to NetGalley, Oni Press and Limerence Press for providing a copy of this wonderful book in exchange for an honest review.

Grabbed from Netgalley because I enjoy McClaren's art from her all-ages work on the Adventure Time comics, and the clockpunk fantasy Hinges. And as when I similarly read Colleen Coover's Small Favors off the back of her all-ages work, I was somewhat taken aback at how very not suitable for all ages this is. But that art style turns out to work just as well on sex vignettes, keeping the feel warm even when the script is leaning a little didactic. Because the emphasis here is on things like the importance of negotiating consent, not letting it get you down if a new idea doesn't quite work out, and other such useful information. Exactly the sort of thing teenagers should be getting given in school, in other words, even as the various permutations of couple and the lovingly detailed genitalia render that politically impossible in a world still determined to placate various flavours of ghastly old zealot. Oh, and the superhero angle at which the cover hints? There are at most two stories of the five where it's remotely relevant to the set-up, but if it helps with the economics of publishing this and/or happens to be McClaren's own preference, who's complaining?

A fantastic collection of short erotica comics featuring characters that run the spectrum of genders, body types, and colors (even a spider/human hybrid!). I hope that some of these characters show up again in subsequent volumes because they were all so likable. The art and coloring is very clean and modern - has a very pleasant "tumblr" feel. The stories are all very sex-positive and make sure to show consent often. I especially appreciate the panels that SHOWED characters using condoms - the majority of sexy comics seem to think that safe sex is either non-existent or only implied or will HEAVEN FORBID "ruin the mood".

I can't get over this comic anthology right now and immediately preordered it on Amazon for my personal collection. It is indeed "Super Fun Sexy Times". Ughhh. This was so goooooood.

I don't quite know what I was expecting but I do know that Super Sexy Fun Times delivered beyond whatever my preconceived notion was. It was more visually graphic than I was expecting but the stories are so varied, nuanced, sensitive, sexy, and inclusive - I don't think I've ever experienced anything quite like it. It has representation up the yingyang and the way that consent and identity are addressed is breathtaking. 5 out of 5 wine glasses.

This is not only a really quick read, but it's utterly enjoyable. Five stories about superheroes and super villains that explore all natures of sex and sexuality from gender identity to kink. I thought it was a really cleaver and fun way to show healthy sexual dynamics through characters that are instantly recognizable. Of the five vignettes, I liked the one between Shade and Recluse the best. For me, they had the coolest character design, the most character, and the most emotionally rewarding story.

This was so different than what I have read before . I thought it was unique and had several funny parts. Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this.