Synopsis
A world where a war between heroes and villains is being fought to a stalemate, with humanity becoming the collateral damage part of the equation…The heroes know they are losing the war. And in the middle of this world-changing conflict, a new threat seems to be emerging: the Alters. They are mutants, possibly – or perhaps they are some kind of ultimate end to our genetic road map. Whatever the case, Alters seem to be emerging all around the country… and they are met with fear, distrust, and prejudice. They manifest new, dangerous powers that emerge without warning.
As the world struggles to accept the emergence of these Alters, a young woman begins her transition from male to female only to find herself also transitioning into a powerful Alter. Faced with persecution by the multi-powered fascist known only as Matter Man, she will face the world as Chalice–a hero for a new age. But as Chalice navigates the path to becoming her true self, she must juggle the complications of her civilian life and the responsibilities of her newfound power.
From: Aftershock
Notes on This Title
There is a supporting character with cerebral palsy.
The second volume of this series prominently features a black supporting character.
Awards
None.
Reviews
“[T]he main prerequisite for reading this book is empathy because without it, the narrative has considerably less heft. Likewise, Jenkins seems to have written the book with an empathetic mindset.” (Source: Medium)
Interviews
Comic Mix: “The Paul Jenkins Interview“