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'''Alex Woolfson''' is an |
'''Alex Woolfson''' is an American comics writer and publisher, known for his graphic novels ''Artifice'' (with illustrator Winona Nelson) and ''The Young Protectors'' (with Adam DeKraker and Veronica Gandini), and his ''Young Protectors Webcomics'' site. Woolfson is openly gay. |
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== Biography == |
== Biography == |
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Woolfson grew up in Vermont,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2012/03/23/alex-woolfson-winona-nelson-graphic-novel-artifice-kickstarter|title=Action Comics Have a New Gay Hero: Deacon|date=2012-03-23|access-date=2017-02-11|language=en}}</ref> and pursued playwriting in college.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://comicattack.net/archives/84288|title=Bento Bako Lite: "Artifice" Webcomic Interview with Alex Woolfson|date=2012-04-04|newspaper=ComicAttack|access-date=2017-02-11|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211161042/http://comicattack.net/archives/84288|archive-date=2017-02-11|url-status=dead}}</ref> After moving to the [[San Francisco Bay Area]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://queerscifi.com/announcement-the-young-protectors-engaging-the-enemy-kindle-by-alex-woolfson/|title=Announcement: The Young Protectors: Engaging the Enemy (Kindle), by Alex Woolfson – Queer Sci Fi|website=queerscifi.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-11}}</ref> and making a short film – he also works as a video editor – he turned his attention to writing comics, as a more practical medium for him to be able to tell the stories he wanted to write. His first comic was titled "A Shot in the Dark", which Woolfson describes as a "magic school rescue story".<ref name=":0" /> |
Woolfson grew up in Vermont,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2012/03/23/alex-woolfson-winona-nelson-graphic-novel-artifice-kickstarter|title=Action Comics Have a New Gay Hero: Deacon|date=2012-03-23|access-date=2017-02-11|language=en}}</ref> and pursued playwriting in college.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://comicattack.net/archives/84288|title=Bento Bako Lite: "Artifice" Webcomic Interview with Alex Woolfson|date=2012-04-04|newspaper=ComicAttack|access-date=2017-02-11|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211161042/http://comicattack.net/archives/84288|archive-date=2017-02-11|url-status=dead}}</ref> After moving to the [[San Francisco Bay Area]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://queerscifi.com/announcement-the-young-protectors-engaging-the-enemy-kindle-by-alex-woolfson/|title=Announcement: The Young Protectors: Engaging the Enemy (Kindle), by Alex Woolfson – Queer Sci Fi|website=queerscifi.com|date=16 September 2016|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-11}}</ref> and making a short film – he also works as a video editor – he turned his attention to writing comics, as a more practical medium for him to be able to tell the stories he wanted to write. His first comic was titled "A Shot in the Dark", which Woolfson describes as a "magic school rescue story".<ref name=":0" /> |
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His first long-form work was ''Artifice'', which he serialized on his blog ''Yaoi 911'', before publishing it in print. Illustrated by Winona Nelson, it's the story of an android assassin who falls in love with the young man his owners assign him to kill.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/04/the-sci-fi-comic-book-that-portrays-gay-romance-as-completely-normal/275178/|title=The Sci-Fi Comic Book That Portrays Gay Romance as Completely Normal|last=Berlatsky|first=Noah|newspaper=The Atlantic|access-date=2017-02-11|language=en-US}}</ref> The book was a finalist for a [[Lambda Literary Award]] for LGBT Graphic Novel in 2014. |
His first long-form work was ''Artifice'', which he serialized on his blog ''Yaoi 911'', before publishing it in print. Illustrated by Winona Nelson, it's the story of an android assassin who falls in love with the young man his owners assign him to kill.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/04/the-sci-fi-comic-book-that-portrays-gay-romance-as-completely-normal/275178/|title=The Sci-Fi Comic Book That Portrays Gay Romance as Completely Normal|last=Berlatsky|first=Noah|newspaper=The Atlantic|access-date=2017-02-11|language=en-US}}</ref> The book was a finalist for a [[Lambda Literary Award]] for LGBT Graphic Novel in 2014. |
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Woolfson followed up on this in 2012 by beginning ''The Young Protectors'', an ongoing superhero story illustrated by [[Adam DeKraker]], with colors by Veronica Gandini (a 2011 [[Harvey Award]] nominee).<ref name=":0" /> This series is about a teenage, closeted gay superhero (a member of the titular team) who finds himself in a conflicted relationship with a middle-aged gay supervillain.<ref name=":1" /> He has published a print collection of the first part of the series as ''The Young Protectors: Engaging the Enemy''. |
Woolfson followed up on this in 2012 by beginning ''The Young Protectors'', an ongoing superhero story illustrated by [[Adam DeKraker]], with colors by Veronica Gandini (a 2011 [[Harvey Award]] nominee).<ref name=":0" /> This series is about a teenage, closeted gay superhero (a member of the titular team) who finds himself in a conflicted relationship with a middle-aged gay supervillain.<ref name=":1" /> He has published a print collection of the first part of the series as ''The Young Protectors: Engaging the Enemy''. As of 2020, three story arcs have been completed: ''Engaging the Enemy'' with five chapters, ''Legendary'' with two and ''Spooky Jones: Past Sins'' with one, with a fourth one (''Double-Cross'') ongoing publication, and a teaser for a fifth one (''Fallen''). |
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He has financed the publication of print volumes through [[Kickstarter]], reaching the funding goal for the first ''Young Protectors'' volume in less than 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-gay-superheroes-and-kickstarter-success-with-alex-woolfson-and-adam-dekraker/|title=INTERVIEW: Gay Superheroes and Kickstarter Success with Alex Woolfson and Adam DeKraker|date=2013-05-30|newspaper=The Beat|access-date=2017-02-11|language=en-US}}</ref> |
He has financed the publication of print volumes through [[Kickstarter]], reaching the funding goal for the first ''Young Protectors'' volume in less than 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-gay-superheroes-and-kickstarter-success-with-alex-woolfson-and-adam-dekraker/|title=INTERVIEW: Gay Superheroes and Kickstarter Success with Alex Woolfson and Adam DeKraker|date=2013-05-30|newspaper=The Beat|access-date=2017-02-11|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* ''[https://amwcomics.com AMW Comics]'' |
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* ''[https://youngprotectors.com/ Young Protectors Webcomics Welcome Page]'' |
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Latest revision as of 06:51, 24 September 2024
| Alex Woolfson | |
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 Alex Woolfson at Lambda Literary Awards 2014 | |
| Born | Alex Woolfson Vermont |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Writer, Publisher |
Notable works | Artifice The Young Protectors |
Alex Woolfson is an American comics writer and publisher, known for his graphic novels Artifice (with illustrator Winona Nelson) and The Young Protectors (with Adam DeKraker and Veronica Gandini), and his Young Protectors Webcomics site. Woolfson is openly gay.
Biography
[edit]Woolfson grew up in Vermont,[1] and pursued playwriting in college.[2] After moving to the San Francisco Bay Area[3] and making a short film – he also works as a video editor – he turned his attention to writing comics, as a more practical medium for him to be able to tell the stories he wanted to write. His first comic was titled "A Shot in the Dark", which Woolfson describes as a "magic school rescue story".[2]
His first long-form work was Artifice, which he serialized on his blog Yaoi 911, before publishing it in print. Illustrated by Winona Nelson, it's the story of an android assassin who falls in love with the young man his owners assign him to kill.[4] The book was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Graphic Novel in 2014.
Woolfson followed up on this in 2012 by beginning The Young Protectors, an ongoing superhero story illustrated by Adam DeKraker, with colors by Veronica Gandini (a 2011 Harvey Award nominee).[2] This series is about a teenage, closeted gay superhero (a member of the titular team) who finds himself in a conflicted relationship with a middle-aged gay supervillain.[3] He has published a print collection of the first part of the series as The Young Protectors: Engaging the Enemy. As of 2020, three story arcs have been completed: Engaging the Enemy with five chapters, Legendary with two and Spooky Jones: Past Sins with one, with a fourth one (Double-Cross) ongoing publication, and a teaser for a fifth one (Fallen).
He has financed the publication of print volumes through Kickstarter, reaching the funding goal for the first Young Protectors volume in less than 24 hours.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Action Comics Have a New Gay Hero: Deacon". 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
- ^ a b c "Bento Bako Lite: "Artifice" Webcomic Interview with Alex Woolfson". ComicAttack. 2012-04-04. Archived from the original on 2017-02-11. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
- ^ a b "Announcement: The Young Protectors: Engaging the Enemy (Kindle), by Alex Woolfson – Queer Sci Fi". queerscifi.com. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
- ^ Berlatsky, Noah. "The Sci-Fi Comic Book That Portrays Gay Romance as Completely Normal". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Gay Superheroes and Kickstarter Success with Alex Woolfson and Adam DeKraker". The Beat. 2013-05-30. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
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