TheLife is Strangecomic book series will introduce the protagonist of the recently announced installmentLife is Strange: True Colorswith the Free Comic Book Day 2021 edition. Alex Chen and another familiar face will be tied into the comic series' ongoing story.
ThoughLife is Strangeis known as Dontnod’s flagship series,Deck Nine is handling the newest chapterof the series,Life is Strange: True Colors. Deck Nine also developedBefore the Storm, the successful prequel chapter following Chloe from the original game, and is in the process of remasteringLife is Strange, due out later this year. The story follows Alex Chen, who harnesses the power of viewing people’s emotions through color as a version of telepathy. Feeling others' emotions will sometimes be overwhelming and catastrophic for Alex, who is struggling with the death of her brother.
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While most gamers chosethe good ending ofLife is Strange, as noted by the in-game statistics, theLife is Strangecomic series follows Max and Chloe after the bad ending as they come to terms with the aftermath, though neither is considered canon according to Dontnod. This new issue, the Free Comic Book Day 2021 edition, finds a familiar face, Steph Gringrich, who fans might remember fromBefore the Storm. Steph appears in aDungeons and Dragonssession within the game and can be befriended by Chloe.
This arc of theLife is Strangecomic series is set between the events ofBefore the StormandTrue Colors, which is a large gap of time considering Steph is in high school in the former, but it’s not been revealed how she makes it to Haven Springs. According to a press release, the FCBD issue will tie together Max and Chloe’s ongoing story with Steph and Alex.
The press release also says this is the “first” comic book appearance forAlex Chen, implying that fans can expect her story to continue in future issues. It looks like the comic issue will be split into two arcs: one that follows Max and Chloe and the other following Alex in Haven Springs.
What role Steph will play in the comic is currently unclear, but it’s known that Alex and Steph meet during the events ofTrue Colors, as shown in the trailer. Also, Steph is an openly queer character oftheLife is Strangesaga, both suggested by notes inBefore the Stormand confirmed by her voice actress in an AMA. It’s thought that Steph will be a romantic interest for Alex inTrue Colors,which could be further alluded to in the comics.
TheLife is StrangeFree Comic Book Day 2021issue will release August 14.
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