🏳️🌈 Comic Review: Love and War #4 by Andrew Wheeler (Comixology Originals, Kindle & comiXology Edition)
A queer sports rom-com packed with drama, sabotage, and emotional stakes—Issue #4 of Andrew Wheeler’s vibrant series continues to explore the messy intersections of love, ambition, and team loyalty.
🧠 Overview
Published in July 2022, Love and War #4 is the fourth installment in Andrew Wheeler’s LGBTQ+ graphic novel series, illustrated by Guillermo Saavedra and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. The story follows a group of young athletes competing in the high-stakes world of tug-of-war, where personal relationships and team politics collide.
In this issue, Miss Toth, the team’s coach, takes drastic action to reunite her fractured squad. Meanwhile, Jocasta schemes to sabotage Domo’s bid for captaincy—raising questions about loyalty and manipulation. At the heart of it all is Nessa, caught between her girlfriend’s ambitions and her own sense of right and wrong.
🎯 Key Highlights
- 💔 Relationship drama: Romantic tensions escalate as characters navigate jealousy, betrayal, and conflicting goals
- 🧗 Team dynamics: The tug-of-war team faces internal fractures, forcing characters to choose between personal desires and collective success
- 🎨 Expressive art: Saavedra’s illustrations bring emotional nuance and kinetic energy to each panel
- 🏳️🌈 Queer representation: The series features a diverse LGBTQ+ cast, with authentic voices and inclusive storytelling
“Love-and-War is a queer sports rom com about how our conflicting passions can pull us in different directions!” — Goodreads summary
💬 Reader Reception
- ⭐ Goodreads rating: 3.66/5 from over 500 ratings
- 📖 Readers praise the series’ diverse characters, emotional depth, and unique setting
- 🧾 Some found the coach’s “no dating” rule odd or uncomfortable, while others loved the drama and character complexity
- 💬 “So much drama! Nessa deserves better than Jocasta, and Domo’s leadership arc is getting intense.” — Goodreads reviewer
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Short format: At 23 pages, it’s a quick read—best enjoyed as part of the full series arc
- 📚 Series continuity: Works best if you’ve read Issues #1–3, as character relationships and rivalries build over time
- 🧠 Teen angst meets sports: Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven stories with emotional stakes and romantic tension
🏁 Final Verdict
Love and War #4 is a fun, dramatic, and emotionally rich chapter in a series that blends sports rivalry with queer romance. Andrew Wheeler continues to deliver a story that’s as heartfelt as it is chaotic, with characters who feel real—even when they’re making messy choices. If you’re into LGBTQ+ graphic novels with a splash of athletic competition and a whole lot of heart, this issue is worth the tug.
