Pride of Baghdad (original 2006; edition 2006)

by Brian K. Vaughan (Author)

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In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, Pride of Baghdad raises questions about the true meaning of liberation -- can it be given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity?… (more)

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Title:	Pride of Baghdad
Authors:	Brian K. Vaughan (Author)
Info:	Vertigo (2006), 136 pages
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My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

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booklover3258 | Aug 20, 2023 |

Heartbreaking. And a bit gory. (

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fernandie | Sep 15, 2022 |

A short, beautiful, compelling story about the horrors of war told from the perspective of a pride of lions (

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nrfaris | Dec 23, 2021 |

A pride of lions did actually escape from the Baghdad zoo during attacks by the U.S. military. Sadly though, this story did not grab me nor did the lion characters either. I kept hoping for some allegorical meaning, but if there was one, it eluded me. Hated the ending, and would have given a 2 rating, but for the excellent artwork. (

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skipstern | Jul 11, 2021 |

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Vaughan has created a fascinating world – even if the characters are a little two dimensional – with a story that might seem all too Disney if it wasn’t for the story-bombs Vaughan keeps detonating, mixing things up and pulling us back from cosy talking animals to remind us of the horrors of war and nature.

added by stephmo | editGrovel, Andy (Mar 14, 2008)

Some of the happenings are a bit too convenient (for example, the two surprise rescues), and the writer occasionally allows the cub too many awww-inducing moments of cuteness. This isn’t a simplistic story, though, with an obvious message.

added by lampbane | editComics Worth Reading, Johanna Draper Carlson (Dec 3, 2006)

Damn those boys for making me cry like a man. It’s always a given that any story involving animals will hit me right where it counts, and Pride of Baghdad is no exception.

added by stephmo | editPopMatters, Niko Henrichon (Oct 9, 2006)

Vaughan's heart-wrenching story is graced by some of the most stunning visuals every collected in a single volume.

added by stephmo | editIGN Comics, Hillary Goldstein (Sep 14, 2006)

A Vaughan fan might forgive the faults of Pride and enjoy the art and successes, but a first-time reader would be better served by reading his back library than this well-intended but ultimately inadequate story.

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Vaughan, Brian K.	Author	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Henrichon, Niko	Illustrator	main author	all editions	confirmed
Klein, Todd	Letterer	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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For Daniel M. Kanemoto
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The sky is falling! The sky is falling!

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In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, Pride of Baghdad raises questions about the true meaning of liberation -- can it be given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity?

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