Release #1 - Prologue: A dream away

An alternative universe short story based on the comic American Prince. Far from the glitz of Las Vegas to the cornfields of Indiana, it's 2004 and 15 year old Raleigh Matson meets the new boy in town, Malachy Thorsby. An exchange student with a secret. The pair must navigate the dangers of queer young love in the Midwest as a demonic darkness spreads through their small town.

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Issue 1

Prologue: A dream away

783 views • Jun 27, 2023

Raleigh Matson, a young vampire lies in a comatose state after a serious injury. His lover Malachy Throsby grieves for him as Rah slips away into a dream of things that could have been.

CharlieDVan 2 years ago

Wow I loved it! Can't wait to see more! Keep up the good work!

Linwelly 2 years ago

Let's dig into this

AubDiamant 2 years ago

@CharlieDVan: I can’t wait to post again, I’m keeping it to 20 panels or so per issue for more frequent updates. Plus I couldn’t help but show some of the future of AP- Will our Boys get their HEA?? Maybe in one or two worlds!

AubDiamant 2 years ago

@Linwelly: I can’t wait to begin to publish this comic in full. Thank you for reading!

Linwelly 2 years ago

@AubDiamand I'm looking forward to that

Wirecats 2 years ago

very moving and evocative. We're lucky to see an AU of a series that's already great.

AubDiamant 2 years ago

@Wirecats: thank you for reading! Not gonna lie writing and drawing this made me a teary eyed! For Mal to react like that means its pretty bad. I love both comics I think they will compliment one another. Thank you for your support!

Zenko 2 years ago

Wow, I really love how you use color as a story telling tool.

AubDiamant 2 years ago

@Zenko: As we shift universes as the color drains away. Kind of like an opposite Wizard of Oz. I use a lot of color as metaphor in OG American Prince. Thank you for reading and I can’t wait to get this comic published. Everyone’s Christmas gift from me this year!

Dialusion 2 years ago

The color choices are very interesting. It sticks out in a way that keeps me reading. Keep it up!

AubDiamant 2 years ago

@Dialusion: Thank you for reading! If you like the watercolor style the original American Prince is done in this style. I’m currently recoloring those back issues now. I know it’s a wait until Christmas but it’ll be worth it! Thank you for your support!

NA1991 2 years ago

Sorry I’m slow but I’m here! This is beautiful <3 so looking forward to it!

AubDiamant 2 years ago

@NSatterfield: Thank you for reading! I really thing folks are going to love this story.

bwillett 2 years ago

I like how you're tying this into the regular continuity. Super clever! Also love how this ties into the Halloween specials

AubDiamant 2 years ago

@bwillett: Thank you for reading! I try to tie everything together and give you clues of where the story is heading soooo many American Prince spoilers in this preview lol. I can’t wait to get WYWY going I really think it will be equal to its original.