Metapahase GN Review

Metaphase - A Graphic Novel from Alterna

     The Sentinel is Earth's greatest hero. He's taken on all comers and defeated them to keep the world safe...But he's never faced an enemy that struck more fear into his heart than Down Syndrome. The Sentinel is not just a hero, he's the father of a sweet, smart kid named Ollie. Ollie was born with Down Syndrome accompanied by congenital heart defects, so while The Sentinel protects the world, as Ollie's dad, he's made it his life's mission to protect Ollie from everything, especially himself. However, Ollie is bright, energetic, and imaginative - he longs to be a superhero like his father. In order to realize his dreams, Ollie takes a gamble that ends up making him directly responsible for the creation of a super-villain so powerful that both his father and the entire world are put in the gravest of danger...But, what can one, lone physically-challenged kid do against an evil so big and deadly? Ollie's about to remind the world that the courage to stand up for those who can't stand for themselves is the GREATEST super-power of all!

     Chip Reece pens this inspiring all ages adventure, Metapahase!! Chip Reece was an admin and writer for StashMyComics.com; however, when his son, Ollie, was born with Down Syndrome, Reece decided to do something about bringing some more diversity to the medium he loved, focusing on characters with disabilities. Well, he has done a stellar job with Metaphase which reads like good, old-fashioned, super-hero fare, and a love letter to comics and his son, Ollie. The comic is filled with tenderness as Reece moves forward with his own catharsis, pouring his heart into these glossy pages. Inside, we find a supremely able-bodied father distraught at the plight of his son, filled with love for his child, and gripped by the fear of what the future holds. We see a sweet, bright boy with an imagination that won't quit, limited by his own body, but more so by the overprotectiveness of his father. Like all kids who are growing up, Ollie takes a chance on his own that doesn't work out - but like the best of us, he's got no quit. He owns up to his mistake and sets about to make it right. Metaphase is a lot of fun to read, and best of all, it undoubtedly has a GREAT message about courage, perseverance, and inclusivity. Kelly Williams lays down some light, airy, cartoony pencils that make reading this book loads of fun. Alterna is a real up-and-comer that is putting out quality comics for more-than-reasonable prices - it's surely one to watch. Second printings of Metaphase are selling on some sites for more than $20, and the hard-to-find first printings are selling for insane prices. One seller is selling them for nearly $3,000!! SMH.

   Use your heads and buy one to share with your kids directly from Alterna here: METAPHASE, for the reasonable price of $9.99 plus shipping. 

RATING: 9 out of 10. Share it with your kids. You'll be glad you did. 

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