Launching with five original graphic novels created for the young adult market, Legendary Comics announced today a new imprint, Legendary Comics YA, which they state is dedicated to telling original and character-driven stories across a wide array of genres. With a commitment to amplify new voices, spotlight diverse perspectives, and seek out passionate talent telling authentic stories, the imprint gives emerging and veteran artists a platform to share stories never told before and retell classics from a new point of view, in hopes to transport readers to other worlds that span a range of genres, from fantasy to historical fiction, and beyond.
Graphic Novel TRAGIC Will Retell HAMLET from a Queer Lens
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Tragic will offer a new perspective on
Hamlet, with a story told from a queer lens.
Tragic will reimagine Shakespeare’s legendary play. In a story inspired by both the plot and themes of the iconic work. But it will also provide a new way of looking at the tale of murder, revenge, and family.
Tragic features a young queer main character.
Legendary Comics
Written by Dana Mele (
People Like Us, Summer’s Edge), the comic centers on 17-year-old Harper Hayes. She’s sure her father’s mysterious death was actually murder. And that her uncle who has been sleeping with her mom did it. That sends her on a quest to uncover the truth. From Legendary Comic’s official synopsis: