Have read this online and also several times now that I have the graphic novel. Was lucky enough to be able to buy my copy direct from the author at a comics festival. Lovely to able to talk to him about the work and also his ongoing title 'The Young Protectors'. Wonderful to see GLBT stuff represented in genres I love like scifi and superhero comics. And I dare you not to fall in love with the two main characters in Artifice. They both have sweet shy grins that just melt your heart. I originally read this online but recently received the print copy that I backed through Kickstarter. It is well worth getting the print copy as it contains a good amount of bonus stuff and looks even better in print.I thought this was an awesome blend of action/drama/romance and Alex's reasons for creating such a story really struck a chord with me. If you want the stories and media you are after then you should create it. I also enjoy Alex's other series and the stuff on the yaoi911 website.
I enjoyed the story a good deal, at first I was sad that it ended to quickly.
—tewelde
My review will appear in the next issue of ICARUS magazine. Go check it out!
—Vina
Excellent story. Fantastic art. Well worth every penny paid.
—Leslie
Storyline/Dialogue -- 4 starsArtwork -- 3 stars3.5 stars
—Ritesh