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The Young Protectors: Engaging the Enemy Kindle & comiXology

by Alex Woolfson (Author), Adam DeKraker (Illustrator), Veronica Gandini (Illustrator), Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 205
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Evil can be seductive...

Kyle--a closeted, teen superhero who can control fire--has finally summoned up the courage to enter a local gay bar. It's his very first step towards accepting himself. Unfortunately for him, his very next step out of the bar places him face-to-face with The Annihilator, "the most dangerous supervillain in the world." And the price that The Annihilator demands to keep Kyle's secret will lead Kyle down a path fraught with danger, adventure and unexpected romance. It's a path that will force Kyle to question what it really means to be a hero and will ultimately thrust him and his young teammates into an epic conflict against vastly superior foes.

The Young Protectors: Engaging the Enemy is a multi-chapter superhero comic with explosive action, sly comedy, tender romance and powerful drama that both women and men will enjoy.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01L4RVQB4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ AMW Comics (August 26, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 26, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Alex Woolfson

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Alex Woolfson grew up loving science-fiction and action movies, but never got to see what he really wanted to see -- kick-ass genre stories with real heroes who just happened to be gay. After starting a successful career as a filmmaker in the Bay Area, he soon realized the best way to create the "big-budget" adventure stories he craved would be as full-color comics. He teamed up with illustrator Winona Nelson to create the science-fiction graphic novel, Artifice, and in 2011, started posting pages from it on his Web site, Yaoi 911 Webcomics. In under a year, the webcomic had over 5,000 unique visitors a day, and a Kickstarter campaign, formed to raise money for a print version, blew past its $7000 goal in less than 48 hours. The campaign ultimately took in $36,551 by the end of its 30 day deadline.

In addition to writing and publishing comics, Alex enjoys eating other people's cooking, talking to strangers in the far parts of the world and spending weeks at a time on silent meditation retreat. He currently lives in the Bay Area where he is writing scripts for his latest story with gay action heroes, the superhero webcomic The Young Protectors.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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205 global ratings
GREAT FIRST COMIC SERIES!
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GREAT FIRST COMIC SERIES!
I can't describe how awesome it was to finally have a comic where I felt like I could relate to the characters. Being gay and having been in the closet, I didn't have any comics that really spoke to me until I found THE YOUNG PROTECTORS. The artwork is incredible and the story is so vibrant. It dives into identity, trust, friendship, betrayal, and so much more. Impecable work by Alex Woolfson, Adam Dekraker, Veronica Gandini, and Alex Sollazzo. I am looking forwards to seeing more comics such as these. Even if you aren't gay or part of the LGBTQIAP+ community, still give this comic a go. It is so worth it! I can't wait for volume 2 and 3 to reach the mainstream. Check out Alex Woolfson on Patreon to see the rest of this story. It's full of action and twists worth investing.
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Willy
5.0 out of 5 stars About damn time
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2019
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Think of me what you will. I don't really care. There is finally some mainstream artists taking on alternate heroes lifestyles. This series is by a fellow named Alex Woolfson. He is himself an admittedly gay man and felt that this would be his way to reach out to others (gay or otherwise) to help people feel comfortable in expressing themselves. It doesn't hurt that there are superheroes and a great story as well. He also is self funded through Patreon an supports through his works a number of artists and inkers. This country was founded on independent people, Alex in his own way is one! Those of you that like the cartoon super hero genre, dig in! Spook's is one hell of a character. Thank you Alex.
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Sherry King
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging characters!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2020
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I really loved this comic, the storyline is compelling and the characters likeable. I would like to read more about Kyle and his fellow young heros. I also like the tasteful handling of sexual situations. I don't mind seeing everything in 3d technicolor, but it's great to have the wonderful artwork show me expressions and emotions rather than penises. Just as sexy really!
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A. Wolford
4.0 out of 5 stars Love the story
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
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Love the story! Its nice to see a superhero comic where the main character is gay and exploring that side of themself. I am a sucker for enemy to lover stories. The artwork is nice as well. I smiled through out the whole book. I just wish there was more.
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Kevin Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars The Young Protectors Is A Must Read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
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In the search for young superheroes are are struggling with their sexuality? Then this book is for you.

What happens when our young hero Kyle gets into a secret relationship with one of the most infamous supervillans in the world? Is it true love or something more sinister at work here?

And since this is Volume One, I am eagerly awaiting for Volume 2 to see what happens next.
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3.0 out of 5 stars GREAT characters and story but....where's the rest and the pay off?
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
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This was very, very good and finally some intelligent, romantic, action filled gay genre stories about GAY MALES. The biggest complain I have is....where's the rest of this? At the end I felt as if a part of my book was missing but it wasn't. It just ended. No pay off. No big night for the two men, no birthday, no repercussions or happy fall out even....it just felt incomplete as if there needs to be a second book or even a full series. I would not mind as these characters are fun, funny, interesting and personable. They jump off the page and again, finally, a great gay superhero book with the proper amount of balance between sexy, action, and gay interaction and real world. Almost perfect. It just needs to show the big night and afterward as well as maybe other adventures. I wanted to give this FIVE stars so badly. The art is also great but the book's story feels totally incomplete and left me wanting, just not more more more but the end of this story which just ended without completion. How long ago was this written and will there be more?
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lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Its too good
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2019
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I think spooky is my favorite character. That last story made me tear up. This is a really good and I highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't suck Like a homophobe.
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Kesha
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2018
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This was a fun story to read. It left me wondering what villain Duncan really wants from Kyle. But whatever it is....it will be awesome?
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Brandon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2021
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Loved the way this was done. Not your classic villain. Really want the next issue to hurry and come out.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Manca qualcosa
Reviewed in Italy on July 12, 2020
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Seguivo il webcomic già ai tempi, ma mi aspettavo che con la versione pdf ci fossero degli extra o comunque qualcosa in più e invece no.
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mrs stone
5.0 out of 5 stars Love comics and ebook comics rock
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2016
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I've started receiving an email linking to queer books and comics and this came through. My husband reads comics all the time and he's got me into them too so I couldn't resist buying this.
I want more the story arc is amazing it works so well. Whose to say what's good and bad I love how this gets questioned, plus I want more about Kyle and Duncan.
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Stephen James Quinn
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2019
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Such a good comic. Loved the characters and the well paced story. There is a really good balance of action, comedy and drama in the storytelling that just makes it all fit together really well and the result is a standout comic!
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