COMICS WARLOCKS

We finally caught up on issues #1 to #3 of Spectrum and we’re completely hooked. Here are all the reasons why you need to read this awesome comic book!

Spectrum #1-3
Publisher: Two Gargoyles Comics
Writer: Michael McAdam
Artists: Jeremy Thew (#1-2); Mark Marvida (#3)
Cover Artists: Jeremy Thew (#1-2); Joe Phillips (#3)
Colorists: Gav Heryng (#1); Marvin Marvida (#2-3)

Spectrum is written by Michael McAdam, the heart and mind behind all of Two Gargoyles Comics. We had the chance to meet him and we can tell you he’s genuinely one of the nicest people in comics. He’s dedicated to telling stories where characters get to shine, and while not all his comics are centered on LGBTQ+ themes, Spectrum proudly is. The art for issues #1 and #2 is by Jeremy Thew, and issue #3 introduces the talented duo Mark and Marvin Marvida, who bring an exciting new vibe to the visuals. You can really feel the creative love in every panel.

Spectrum follows Richie Sorensen, an average Canadian teen who’s just beginning to understand what it means to be gay. One night at the planetarium, Richie is looking at the Northern Lights when something incredible happens. Light pours from his eyes in a dramatic moment, and the next thing he knows, he’s waking up from a coma… glowing (literally, not just because he’s gay).

He’s quickly pulled into a government-run Program that trains super-powered people (and that might not be all rainbow and glitter). After visiting their training facility (and their locker room), Richie is introduced to the Q Squad (Q for Queer, obviously), a team made up entirely of queer heroes. Together, they start navigating what it means to be powerful and visible in every sense. Spectrum mixes coming out, superpowers, friendship, and identity into a story that feels fresh, heartfelt, and proudly queer.

And that’s exactly why we love this comic. It’s Canadian, it’s queer, and it has so much heart. The representation feels real and thoughtful, and the characters are the kind you immediately want to hang out with. Honestly, we’d join the Q Squad in a second.

The story is packed with fun and humor, especially in issue #1 with how Richie meets the team and how Zip welcomes him with a perfect nod to Mary Jane’s “Face it, tiger” line. The team dynamics are great, and even when things start to feel a bit more serious in issues #2 and #3, the book never loses its warmth. The third issue in particular is a standout. We love the new art style and the writing is top-notch, blending fun and a bit of chaos when things start to get intense. We seriously cannot wait to read more of this story and to get to know the characters even more.

If you haven’t started reading Spectrum yet, this is your sign! We’re dropping all the links so you can read it online and grab it digitally or physically – so check it out! In the meantime, we’ll try to see if we can find a way to get powers so we can also join the Q Squad…