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ACT-I-VATE Primer #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeA collected edition of the ACT-I-VATE Primer anthology series, published by IDW in 2009, this volume gathers a selection of short comics and strips originally serialized on the ACT-I-VATE webcomics collective. It showcases a diverse range of independent creators and styles, offering a snapshot of the early digital comics scene curated by the platform's contributors.
"Cactus" introduces a stylish, modern-day romance tinged with mystery, as two fashionable urban twenty-somethings find their connection threatened by an unexpected gypsy curse. Written by Jim Dougan and brought to life with expressive, manga-inspired art by Hyeondo Park—handling pencils, inks, and colors—this issue blends urban romance with a touch of mythic unease. The cover, by Nick Bertozzi, captures the story’s moody, contemporary charm.
When Emily accidentally knocks Boston’s cactus off the table and injures her foot on its spines, she’s surprised when Boston insists on replacing it—especially after the new one seems to hum with strange energy. As the pair head to the store, the cactus they choose begins to feel less like a plant and more like a living thing with its own mind.
In "Sam & Lilah," two stylish urban twenty-somethings navigate a fragile romance shadowed by an old gypsy curse, blending contemporary life with a whisper of myth. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, its modern-day magic grounded in the everyday—where fashion, chance encounters, and unspoken feelings carry the weight of something deeper.
In the shimmering halls of Atlantis, a grand wedding feast unites Prince Llyr and Princess Aine, but beneath the celebration, tension stirs between Llyr and his brother Ultan, whose quiet jealousy threatens to unravel the peace. Written by the team behind ACT-I-VATE Primer, this 12-page story weaves courtly elegance with simmering rivalry.
In "Vulcan & Vishnu," two earnest laborers navigate a world of unexpected hurdles and wild misadventures, chasing fortune and glory with grit and humor. Their journey unfolds across a series of vivid, grounded trials, each one testing their resilience and resourcefulness.
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