The distant planet of Glittera is home to an alluring race of genetically-identical women called the Glitterites. Known throughout the galaxy for their captivating beauty (and scanty fashion sense), the Glitterites view their society as a utopia; they are unburdened by dysphoria and adversity due to having naturally-repressed negative emotions. But space can still be perilous, and so the Glitterites entrust a brave team of security agents to protect them from intergalactic threats. And when a homicidal alien takes aim at the heart of Glittera, their two greatest heroes - Agent Sparx and her partner, Leng Xie - will spring into action!
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Who are the Glitterites?
The Glitterites are an alien race of beautiful, genetically-identical females that inhabit the planet Glittera. Much of their history was lost during The Great War, which occurred over 1,000 years ago. They don't know where they come from or why they all look alike, but none of that really matters to them. After centuries of blissful ignorance, the Glitterites have lost the ability to experience negative emotions like sadness or anger. Their lives are perfect & they're content to go on without worrying about their past or future.
From Writer & Creator Michael Kelley:
The Glitterites represent the typical portrayal of women in comics during the 90's, when I was at the height of my comic book fandom as a preteen. Their skimpy costumes are reminiscent of the overtly sexualized appearance of many female characters of the time, who's outfits resembled swimsuits rather than something more appropriate for fighting bad guys. One of the most baffling examples would be the Invisible Woman of the Fantastic Four. I came across an image of her in which she perplexingly decided to shed her traditional jumpsuit for a sleeveless leotard with the number "4" cut out across her chest. It was clear that Marvel & DC were designing female characters for male readers who - while appealing - served a serious disservice to many readers.
Who's Who in Agent Sparx: Defender of Glittera
Sparx: Agent Sparx is one of Glittera's most highly decorated security officers. She graduated at the top of her class, thanks in part to her good friend & partner, Leng Xie. Like other Glitterites, Sparx lacks the ability to experience negative emotions, such as anger or sadness. But that doesn't stop her from tackling alien invaders with the seriousness that the situation requires. Hence, she's called on whenever the planet faces intergalactic threats.
Leng Xie: Agent Leng Xie, Sparx's oldest friend & partner, is also among Glittera's best security officers. An agent with a perfect record, she's brought down threats to the planet against seemingly impossible odds. However, there's something different about Leng Xie that other Glitterites can't quite understand. She seems to be hiding something, which concerns her best friend, Sparx. But as far as anyone else is concerned, if she continues to keep the planet safe, they're content to ignore what could potentially be a serious problem.
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Starring:
- Chelsey Muroda
Artwork by Rithwik G. and Gisela A. Molina
Cover Art by Rain Art Studios
Written and Arranged by Michael Kelley
Fun Facts by writer & creator Michael Kelley
- Sparx & Leng Xie were the first characters I created, years before AIC Comics was born. Although Chelsey (their real life counterpart) gets a lot of credit for their creation as well. They came about from an impromptu discussion about super villains & powers during a slow day in the office.
- Before AIC Comics, I tried to draw a story I wrote with Sparx & Leng Xie. However, my drawings were only slightly more substantial than stick figures. So instead I created a green screen studio in my apartment for Chelsey to pose as both characters. I planned to put the photos through a filter to make them look like a drawing in a comic book (this was the original reason all the Glitterites looked the same - we only had one model to use for all the characters). Sadly, my photography skills were just as poor as my drawings, but years later Sparx & Leng Xie would get the treatment they deserved when Rithwik & Gisela took the artistic reigns.
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