Legends Parallel: Gorgon's Gate

by Bill McCormick, Dorphise Jean, Leslie Tejlor (Illustrator)

LEGENDS PARALLEL is a, single story, comic book which spans twelve issues. It tells the tale of five Earths, each very different from the others, and the one woman who wants to control them all.A man, his mom, and her lover have to save the worlds. No one said this shit would be easy.Main Hill a/k/a A wealthy, reclusive, businessman whose, late, father designed high tech battle armor which Tom uses to fight crime as Siafu.Stacy Lord a/k/a Tom's secretary by day, she's a meta-human who possesses extraordinary powers. Arumar C.I.O. of Hill, Inc. and a brilliant engineer. He's also one of only two non-family members who knows Tom's secrets and helps him fight A mistress of toxins, named after an African love goddess, who uses her skills to rob banks and do side jobs for the A meta-human dwarf who slavishly follows Oshun. He's named after an Egyptian god of, among other things, sex.Jack of A highly trained assassin who works for the highest bidder. His moral compass is a whirling blur.Vinny Leader of the largest family in the Chicago mob. He came to power after his father was accidentally killed by Sage Hill.Sage Tom's mother and the first person to wear the battle suit designed by her, late, husband.Alecia Personal assistant to, and lover of, Sage Hill. She also knows all of Tom's secrets.Ms. A, centuries old, woman who may be responsible for the numerous snake goddess cults which have sprung up over time. She has access to something called the Gorgon's Gate which gives her the ability to control the five Earths.LEGENDS PARALLEL is filled with action, suspense, sex, violence, and dark humor. It will be rated "M" for mature.

30 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 18, 2016

About the author

Bill "McSciFi" McCormick is an award-winning and critically acclaimed science fiction author, publisher, and raconteur celebrated for his vivid storytelling and unique blend of sci-fi, humor, and social commentary. Known affectionately by fans as "McSciFi," Bill has carved a niche in speculative fiction with works that challenge conventional narratives while exploring complex characters and futuristic worlds.

His bibliography includes standout titles such as The Brittle Riders trilogy, a post-apocalyptic saga hailed for its originality and depth, and Goptri of the Mists, which captures his trademark mix of wit and world-building. Beyond his novels, Bill contributes to comics and graphic novels, such as Legends Parallel and Marcie's Marvels, bringing his creative voice to dynamic visual storytelling.

A tireless advocate for indie publishing and creative collaboration, Bill frequently appears at conventions, panels, and events, sharing insights and connecting with fans. When he's not crafting new tales, he's an active force in the literary and entertainment communities, blending his passion for sci-fi with a commitment to fostering emerging talent.

With a knack for weaving humor and humanity into high-concept stories, Bill "McSciFi" McCormick continues to captivate audiences, leaving a lasting mark on the science fiction landscape.

Find out more about him at BillMcSciFi.com

Awards:

Sci-Fi Editors' Choice 2013 - Bewildering Stories
* A Letter from an Editor

Best Sci-Fi Novel of 2020 - Critters Readers Poll
* SPLICE: HIT BIT TECHNOLOGY

Best Sci-Fi Novel of 2022 - Critters Readers Poll
* The Brittle Riders: Book One (Second Edition)

Best Dystopian Sci-Fi Novel of 2025 - LA Book Fest
* The Brittle Riders: Book One (Second Edition)

Best Science Fiction Novel of 2025 - Hollywood Book Festival
* The Brittle Riders: Book One (Second Edition)

Bronze Medal Science Fiction/Dystopian Novel of 2025 - Global Book Awards
* The Brittle Riders: Book One (Second Edition)

Reviews

[Zak Webber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boobs.

If I had to sum it all up with one word? That word would be: BOOBS.

There sure are lots of them in Bill McCormick's Legends Parallel. Mostly large, exposed and very much front-and-centre, in your face.

Seeing past the huge boobs (which is kind of difficult, but if you can crane your neck a little without falling off your chair...) there is actually a pretty interesting sci-fi story here also.

Tom Hill is a megarich businessman who likes to dress up as "Siafu the Deadly Fire Ant" and fight crime in his spare time.

How very Bruce Wayne, you might be saying, but that's not all... His company employs a team of boffins who not only came up with his power-enhancing suit but have also discovered the existence of parallel worlds. Four of these alternate Earths resemble our own, but history has taken very different turns there.

A crime boss from one of these worlds, the sinister (though well-endowed) Ms Vin, is making forays into our reality in order to forge alliances with various organised crime syndicates.

You can tell she's one of the bad guys by the fact that she has snakes coming out of her head - (Bit of a give away, huh?) ... Are the snakes real or cosmetic? It's hard to say, but there is a connection here as she uses a natural rift between dimensions called the "Gorgon Gate".

Tom is not the only costumed vigilante in town, his big-breasted, youthful mother also likes to indulge, as does his amply-proportioned secretary Stacy (who turns out to be a 'meta' (super mutant). When they start to clash with the interdimensional goons much havoc ensues. This causes tremendous headaches for the Chicago cops who start to investigate the bizarre killings, leading them into the city's sleazy underbelly... Cue several visits to strip clubs with naked go-go girls prominently displayed in a variety of poses, as our protagonists try to keep abreast of what's going down...

There is no escaping the sexploiation here (this is billed as "The perfect series for those who think quantum physics isn't sexy, or violent, enough."), and it crosses the line into explicit more than once, so MATURE READERS ONLY!

You have to acknowledge the irony here, however; in this series the sex is more graphic than the violence, which is the exact opposite of what is considered acceptable in the mainstream... Rip someone's face off on a TV show? No problem. Two women in bed together? SHOCK HORROR!

But this is more than a porn comic... On one of the alternate Earths, history took a sharp left compared to the world we know: Africa colonised the world and white people ("honks") are a dispossessed underclass. This version of racism is opposed by Tom's opposite number just as staunchly as its manifestation in this world. It is an exploration of the age-old question: if the oppressed gain the upper hand, will they simply become the new oppressors?

In Legends Parallel all the good guys just happen to be NOT Caucasian, so we are seeing all of this from a non-white perspective. As science fiction has always done, this looks at a human "what if" scenario and plays out the fascinating - if sometimes uncomfortable - implications, showing us ourselves like the images in a tilted mirror.

Cultural issues are also under the spotlight: on 'Earth 2' polygamy is the norm and monogamy is regarded as a perversion by their version of the moral majority. It "thins the gene pool" so it is only smiled upon for same sex couples...

On 'Earth 5' the whole planet is a perpetual war zone as over 400 religions vie for power. This does not prevent a woman being ruler of a province (in full-on Dominatrix mode, of course).

Artist Leslie Tejlor blends stylised environments with finely-crafted realism (particularly when it comes to - *ahem!* - human anatomy....) which balances the titillation with some nicely polished designs. The familiar is juxtaposed with the exotic and futuristic as our focus shifts between realities.

This won't be everyone's up of tea, but if you are comfortable with nudity and crudity in a VERY graphic novel, this one does actually offer more than just the salacious. There is much to ponder here in terms of thought-provoking issues of race, sexuality, culture and society's attitudes to history and relationships.

You want anthropological context and sociological commentary? This has jugs of it.

But, yeah... BOOBS.