History ComicBook / AltHero

''Alt★Hero'' is available in both print and webcomic format. Originally, Day published the web version on Website/{{Webtoon}} before moving it to his own platform, Platform/{{Arkhaven}}. You can read it free [[https://www.arkhaven.com/comics/superhero/alt-hero here]], albeit in a [[OutOfOrder different publication order]] from the print run.

''Alt★Hero'' is available in both print and webcomic format. Originally, Day published the web version on Website/{{Webtoon}} before moving it to his own platform, Website/{{Arkhaven}}. You can read it free [[https://www.arkhaven.com/comics/superhero/alt-hero here]], albeit in a [[OutOfOrder different publication order]] from the print run.

''Alt★Hero'' is a comic book published by Castalia House under the Arkhaven Comics imprint. It was crowdfunded in 2017 and launched the following year. White nationalist and conspiracy theorist Creator/VoxDay is the creator and writer, with art by Cliff Cosmic and Richard Bonk. Given the author's extremist political views, it's not surprising that his worldview bleeds into the very foundation of the comic. The name itself comes from the "alt-right" movement, an [[ANaziByAnyOtherName American Neo-Nazi movement]] that came to prominence in the 2010's.

* BadassInDistress: Shiloh Summers' introduction sees her sedated and taken prisoner by the SPC.

* CampGay: Rainbow—yes, that's his name—plays this image for all it's worth.

* CoolCar: Shade's. Dynamique wants one just like it, and she doesn't even have a driving permit.

* DeadpanSnarker: Shade. Emphasis on ''deadpan''.

* FieryRedhead: Dynamique and especially Rebel.

''Alt★Hero'' is a comic book published by Castalia House under the Arkhaven Comics imprint. It was crowdfunded in 2017 and launched the following year. White nationalist and conspiracy theorist Creator/VoxDay is the creator and writer, with art by Cliff Cosmic and Richard Bonk. Given the author's extremist political views, it's not surprising that his worldview bleeds into the very foundation of the comic.

''Alt★Hero'' is a comic book published by Castalia House under the Arkhaven Comics imprint. It was crowdfunded in 2017 and launched the following year. Creator/VoxDay is the creator and writer, with art by Cliff Cosmic and Richard Bonk.

* WouldHitAGirl: The first we see of Captain Europa in the story is his gloved fist sucker-punching Janelle in the face before hauling her off to GJI HQ. He also has no qualms about kicking muggle protester Chantel in the stomach.

''Alt★Hero'' is available in both print and webcomic format. Originally, Day published the web version on Website/{{Webtoons}} before moving it to his own platform, Website/{{Arkhaven}}. You can read it free [[https://www.arkhaven.com/comics/superhero/alt-hero here]], albeit in a [[OutOfOrder different publication order]] from the print run.

* StrongButUnskilled: Or at least, strong but inexperienced at first. Hammer can punch through walls and take down half a dozen armed thugs, no trouble. Yet the first ''homo sequens'' he faces, FragileSpeedster spider-woman Sparassi, overcomes him with ease.

* WelcomeEpisode: Volume One for Janelle/Dynamique. Volume Two introduces the American-based resistance cell, and Michael/Hammer who joins them. Shiloh meets the dissidents who rescue her but does not join them until the next volume.

[[caption-width-right:350: Welcome to the Global Justice Initiative.]]

''Alt★Hero'' is available in both print and webcomic format. Originally, Day published the web version on Website/{{Webtoons}} before moving it to his own platform, [[https://www.arkhaven.com/ Arkhaven]]. You can read it free [[https://www.arkhaven.com/comics/superhero/alt-hero here]], albeit in a [[OutOfOrder different publication order]] from the print run.

* CheeseEatingSurrenderMonkeys: Invoked and defied by Durand. When Captain Europa's appearance causes some of the Paris protesters to lose heart, Durand tells them it's time the French fought back instead of fleeing all the time. He faces and ''beats'' the Captain, inspiring the nationalists to rout their Antifa opposition.

* NamedAfterSomebodyFamous: Michael's surname ''and'' alias match 8th century French (Frankish) leader Charles "The Hammer" Martel, best known for his victory at the Battle of Tours.

''Alt★Hero'' is available in both print and webcomic format. Originally, Day published the web version on Website/{{Webtoons}} before moving it to his own platform, [[https://www.arkhaven.com/ Arkhaven]]. You can read it [[https://www.arkhaven.com/comics/superhero/alt-hero here]], albeit in a [[OutOfOrder different publication order]] from the print run.

** Dr Nano offers to liven up a road trip with an audio book implied to be C.R. Hallpike's ''[[https://shop.aer.io/castalia/p/Ship_of_Fools_An_Anthology_of_Learned_Nonsense_Abo/9789527065556-1875?collection=Castalia_Nonfiction-9422 Ship of Fools]]''. His fellow passengers are [[IncrediblyLameFun less than enthused]].

* DestructiveSavior: Ryu No Seishin, with Fairytail's help, rescues Hammer and Rebel by using her [[KillItWithFire fire power]] to put Nought and Sparassi to flight. Unfortunately this takes place at a motel, which the flames spread through, claiming six innocent lives. Ryu [[HeroicBSOD does not take it well]].

* TrustPassword: Durand and Christian must reply to "Avanti" with the countersign "Azzuri", completing the battle cry of Italian football (soccer) fans. Possibly chosen because no other self-respecting Frenchman would respond this way, or maybe [[ItAmusedMe just to troll them]].

* BadassNormal: Jean-Michel Durand isn't superpowered, just exceptionally strong by normal human standards.

* PoliticallyIncorrectHero: Hammer targets illegal immigrants before joining the resistance, repeatedly addresses female special Raptor with YourLittleDismissiveDiminutive, and tells her American-born Korean partner "You have to go back!"

The comic is set on an alternate history Earth and focuses on superhumans, who are classified as a separate sub-species, ''Homo Sequens''. Two international bodies have been created to keep them in check. The Global Justice Initiative recruits them to serve [[TheNeedsOfTheMany the greater good]]; the Superhuman Protection Council, a United Nations body, polices them. There is some resistance to these bodies, from superhumans and regular people alike.

* CompanyCrossReferences: Dr Nano offers to liven up a road trip with an audio book implied to be C.R. Hallpike's ''[[https://shop.aer.io/castalia/p/Ship_of_Fools_An_Anthology_of_Learned_Nonsense_Abo/9789527065556-1875?collection=Castalia_Nonfiction-9422 Ship of Fools]]'', a Castalia House publication. His fellow passengers are [[IncrediblyLameFun less than enthused]].
--> '''Nano''': At least you learned something.\\

* DarkerAndEdgier: The American SPC storyline has a considerably more serious tone than the European one. The dissident superhumans are ready to kidnap and even kill to protect their families and themselves, the art is less cartoonish and there is less humour and more internal conflict.

* HeroAntagonist: Kelvin Nought is introduced as a heroic man of integrity, soon recruited by the SPC to help apprehend the rebel superhumans.

* ShipperOnDeck: Rebel, for Hammer and Ryu No Seishin. At one point she gets so playfully zealous that she and Hammer attract the attention of the police and consequently the SPC. [[ATragedyOfImpulsiveness Tragedy ensues]].

* CompanyCrossReferences: Dr Nano tries to liven up a road trip with an audio book implied to be C.R. Hallpike's ''Ship of Fools'', a Castalia House non-fiction publication. His fellow passengers are [[IncrediblyLameFun less than enthused]].

* StevenUlyssesPerhero: Kelvin Nought has [[AnIcePerson ice powers]] and his name means the coldest theoretically possible temperature.
* StrongButUnskilled: Or at least, strong but inexperienced. Hammer can punch through walls and take down half a dozen armed thugs, no trouble. Yet the first ''homo sequens'' he faces, FragileSpeedster spider-woman Sparassi, overcomes him with ease.

* WelcomeEpisode: Volume One for Janelle/Dynamique. Volume Two introduces the American-based resistance cell, and Michael/Hammer who joins them. Shiloh meets them when they rescue her but does not join them until the next volume.

* BadassInDistress: Shiloh Summers' introduction sees her chloroformed and taken prisoner by the SPC.

* CheeseEatingSurrenderMonkeys: Invoked and defied by Durand. When Captain Europa's appearance causes some of the Paris protesters to lose heart, Durand tells them it's time the French fought back instead of fleeing all the time. He faces and ''beats'' the Captain, inspiring his side to rout their Antifa opposition.

* AMindIsATerribleThingToRead: Soulsight can glimpse moments of people's past and feel their pain. "Poor bastard," remarks Martel. It could be worse though: at least he [[NonIndicativeName can't actually see people's souls]].

* DarkerAndEdgier: The American SPC arc has a considerably more serious tone than the European one. The dissident superhumans are ready to kidnap and even kill to protect their families and themselves, the art is less cartoonish and there is less humour.

* FieryRedhead: Dynamique and Rebel.
* GildedCage: Trying to draw Shiloh out, the SPC take her parents into custody. They are unharmed and given all the comforts of home, but are still prisoners.

* MeaningfulName: Kelvin Nought has [[AnIcePerson ice powers]] and his name means the coldest theoretically possible temperature.

* AMindIsATerribleThingToRead: Soulsight can glimpse moments of people's past and feel their pain. "Poor bastard", remarks Martel. It could be worse though: at least he [[NonIndicativeName can't actually see people's souls]].