--- product_id: 21832027 title: "Virgil" brand: "steve orlando" price: "₩27998" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/21832027-virgil store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # Virgil **Brand:** steve orlando **Price:** ₩27998 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Virgil by steve orlando - **How much does it cost?** ₩27998 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/21832027-virgil) ## Best For - steve orlando enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted steve orlando brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Virgil - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51BR+JuxnaL.jpg) ![Virgil - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41wvwWkWixL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Revenge Fantasy Combined with LGBT Concerns to Create Queersploitation?! *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016* Virgil, a graphic novel about an outed gay Jamaican cop, is a mediocre graphic novel in terms of art, narrative structure, and dialogue, but it is still worth reading because of the unusual issues raised by using the conventional narrative of a violent, hyper-masculine revenge thriller as a very simplistic bare-bones plot with one MAJOR exception: The main character is a gay man.I am led to an ethical conflict. On the one hand, this type of narrative bothers me because of how effective it is: This type of revenge fantasy invites us to cheer through one murder after another. I felt like I was watching an action movie and could not flip pages fast enough.On the other hand, my ethical concerns for the LGBT community find some satisfaction in seeing a gay male character placed in such a narrative, striking back at such a homophobic world.There is no simple resolution for me here because matters are complicated further because this book goes beyond the typical revenge fantasy of mainstream Hollywood and enters the realm of an irony that is very difficult to simply accept or dismiss: It is labeled by the creators and/or publishers as "queersploitation" to adapt the role blacksploitation films have played in U.S. culture. But a Tarintino parody/homage to this type of film does not communicate the same message as the original movies, and I think Virgil is supposed to function more on the level of a Tarintino movie (though not nearly as good).Overall, it is worth reading because of what it does, even if it lacks in artistic quality. But how much nuance do I really need to get the creators' point? And, as the best art should do, it gets us to think.Comic Book Comparison:There is one panel in which the main character says that being tough comes easy to him because he has had to be tough every day of his life. It reminded me of the comic The House of Mystery, in which a minor character struggles with homophobic abuse and loneliness. Eventually he battles a great warrior. In the end, he surprises his defeated foe who thought he was weak. This gay character makes the exact same point as Virgil does about his strength coming from his daily struggles. However, The House of Mystery is a 4.5/5 star work of art. In fact, some of the best issues earn an obvious 5-stars. The scene I am describing has much more emotional impact. It is also more emotionally realistic EVEN though the gay character I have been describing is a goblin. Some of the best writers can make fantasy feel more realistic and plausible than a narrative that takes place in our world. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good but dark *by S***T on Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2016* Virgil is a Jamaican cop living in a country where gays are targeted and killed he and his boyfriend Erwan are deeply closeted for obvious reasons. That changes when police invade his home and kill his friends and kidnapping his boyfriend. At this point the story takes a dark turn as Virgil kills nearly everyone involved in an effort to free his lover.I thought Virgil and Erwans relationship was realistic and well portrayed. They were good together and seemed well suited. I thought the violence could've been toned down some and still be an effective narrative. The ending was a relief but tinged with sadness as I wasn't sure how Virgil and erwan would overcome Virgils vengeance spree to live together once more. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gay Cop Gets Payback *by R***W on Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2016* I purchased this with my grandson in mind but enjoyed reading it for myself. I liked the artist's style and the colorist's work particularly. Aside from that it is a revenge tale plain and simple but also a redemption story somewhat. One last item I wanted to mention is that is also a story about gay culture which I think is important to promote and one of the reasons I'll share it with my grandson so as to promote his developing an open mind. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/21832027-virgil](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/21832027-virgil) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*