Metaxis: A Dominican Comic that Blends Drama and Action

Written by Winser Espinal

En 17/09/24

The Dominican comic scene gets an exciting boost with the relaunch of Metaxis, the Cry of the Hypocrite, a work created by the talented Dominican author Adrián Fulcar. This comic, which blends drama and action, offers an intense experience for both young and adult audiences, breaking generational barriers.

Adrián Fulcar, author of Metaxis.

The official relaunch took place on Wednesday, July 31st, at Acrópolis Business Mall, as part of the cultural initiative Inspira, which every month brings impactful events to this renowned mall. Fulcar, inspired by a series of kidnappings that shook the Dominican Republic, channeled his frustration through this story, creating a message of courage and awareness for society.

Audience at the event.

The Story Behind Metaxis

Metaxis tells the story of a young Dominican who, after the mysterious disappearance of his mother, decides to take justice into his own hands. Frustrated by the ineffectiveness of the authorities, the protagonist embarks on a dangerous quest to find her, regardless of the consequences. The work raises the intriguing question: Who or what is behind the disappearance of his mother?

Since its original release in December 2016, Metaxis, the Cry of the Hypocrite it has captured readers' attention for its engaging plot and social commentary. With the relaunch, the comic arrives in a renewed format, featuring grammatical improvements, enhanced visuals, and additional content. Thanks to the collaboration with Papaya Studios, several artists from the Dominican POP scene have contributed to enriching this new edition.

Where to Purchase Metaxis?

Comic fans can purchase Metaxis en formato físico y digital a través de Amazon, with future expansions to other platforms and points of sale both nationally and internationally.

Proyectos Futuros de Papaya Studios

El evento de relanzamiento culminó con la proyección de un video donde se anunciaron emocionantes proyectos futuros por parte de Papaya Studios, incluyendo:

  • El relanzamiento del cómic CAMBIUM de Adrián Fulcar.
  • El debut del WebComic CryBones del autor E. Evertz.
  • El esperado lanzamiento de Papaya Splash 3, previsto para 2025.
  • La continuación de Metaxis, titulada Metástasis.

Contributing to Dominican Culture

Papaya Studios is committed to developing projects that enrich the culture of the Dominican Republic. This relaunch of Metaxis Metaxis, the Cry of the Hypocrite is just the beginning of an artistic journey that aims to fuse education, culture, and entertainment.

Winser Espinal from Cultura Cómic alongside the team from Papaya Studios.

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