http://glaadblog.org/2011/05/20/the-power-within-anti-bullying-comic-book-raising-funds-to-spread-positive-message/
“Sometimes you have to be your own hero.” Writer Charles “Zan” Christensen and artist Mark Brill have joined forces to raise funds on their Kickstarter page to publish a comic book that tackles the subject of teen bullying. The Power Within tells the story of introverted high school student Shannon who, when bullied on at school, is told by his dad and his teachers that the other kids wouldn’t tease him if he just “fit in” more.
Faced with all this, Shannon has created a super-powered alter ego that he can escape into whenever he’s in a bad situation. Pretending he’s a powerful hero helps him stand up for himself. But will the power within be enough to save him? The story sends an inspirational message that “you can summon the power inside you and live through your toughest challenges,” and now that message can be shared with LGBT youth through the large run print of the book.