So--I am a queer. I love comic books and superheroes and all that jazz, but it has, historically, not exactly been a market with arms open to me and my boobs and queerness. I didn't get into comics until I was twenty because they were always annoying to me. They had ugly art or all the main characters were dudes with one token chick who wasn't even that badass or only wore a bikini--it was not my jam. I know there were exceptions, but they were hard to find and no one talked about them. Now, much more familiar with comics, but still a picky queer girl, I have stumbled across Alters, or as I like to think of it: The Holy Chalice (okay that's a joke but seriously!!!)
Chalice is so great and the world is fantastic!!! Is it similar to X-Men? Sure, obviously, it's not really trying hide to parallels to mutants. It's almost like it took the concept and went back to the roots though, back when the parallel between mutants and queer/poc/non-white-heteronormative wasn't just a vague thing. It's QUEER. But it doesn't grab you and rub your nose in it, it just doesn't sideline it completely. Chalice is trans, there's various queers, and there's plot! Queer is not the plot which rrreally nice! Because despite what a lot of people seem to think, queer is not a plot, beyond a certain point at least. It's just a character point.
So now that I've yell about that! Is it fun if you're not queer etc? Yeah!! Chalice is a total bamf and a real sweetie and I love her, and I love the whole cast supporting her. It's all dramatic and comicbook but it's not dragging out nonsense or drama it's just comic book superheroes with a trans woman as the mc! That's it! It's just that! And it's great! Please buy it and read it and tell everyone you know to read it!!!
Also the physical copy is LOVELY. I mean, obviously, but in case you were concerned, the quality is top-notch. Digital's good too so you can read at your convenience of course, but ya gotta love holding it too, admiring how pretty it is, shoving it at unsuspecting visitors and screeching quietly, as ya do.
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Alters Vol. 1 Kindle & comiXology
by
Paul Jenkins
(Author),
Mike Marts
(Editor),
Leila Leiz
(Cover Art, Artist),
Tamra Bonvillain
(Colorist)
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As the world struggles to accept the emergence of a new kind of human species known as alterations, or “Alters,” a young woman must navigate the path to becoming her true self, while struggling with the complications of her civilian life and the responsibilities of her newfound power.
This groundbreaking series--years in the making--begins the saga of a young woman who can only really be herself…whenever she is not herself.
Collecting issues 1-5 of the critically-acclaimed series, plus the original short story from AfterShock Genesis one-shot. Written by Eisner winner Paul Jenkins and illustrated by Leila Leiz.
This groundbreaking series--years in the making--begins the saga of a young woman who can only really be herself…whenever she is not herself.
Collecting issues 1-5 of the critically-acclaimed series, plus the original short story from AfterShock Genesis one-shot. Written by Eisner winner Paul Jenkins and illustrated by Leila Leiz.
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherAfterShock Comics
- Publication dateMay 24, 2017
- Reading age13 - 16 years
- Grade level7 - 9
- File size440893 KB
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This story touches you ... It will have an impact on how you think." - Reading With a Flight Ring
ALTERS is certainly deserving of a place among the very best in comics ... Don't miss it." - TMSTASH.COM
ALTERS is certainly deserving of a place among the very best in comics ... Don't miss it." - TMSTASH.COM
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This story touches you ... It will have an impact on how you think." - Reading With a Flight Ring
ALTERS is certainly deserving of a place among the very best in comics ... Don't miss it." - TMSTASH.COM
ALTERS is certainly deserving of a place among the very best in comics ... Don't miss it." - TMSTASH.COM
Product details
- ASIN : B06W53JNM3
- Publisher : AfterShock Comics; Illustrated edition (May 24, 2017)
- Publication date : May 24, 2017
- Language : English
- File size : 440893 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Not enabled
- Enhanced typesetting : Not Enabled
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- Sticky notes : Not Enabled
- Print length : 144 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #847,094 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #446 in Transgender Fiction
- #662 in Teen & Young Adult Superhero Comics
- #2,770 in Science Fiction Graphic Novels (Kindle Store)
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2018
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2018
+A unique background for a superhero, that juggles with the personal and heroic struggles very well.
+Neat setup, interested to see where it goes.
-Sometimes the face detail can look a little weird in some frames.
Overall, it was a fun romp, hoping to see a second volume in the future.
+Neat setup, interested to see where it goes.
-Sometimes the face detail can look a little weird in some frames.
Overall, it was a fun romp, hoping to see a second volume in the future.
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020
Paul Jenkins always has the most fun new characters. He’s great at motivation. This new IP is exactly like that— I had tons of fun reading it. I hope it goes on a longer time.