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OverviewVAPOR: Daughter of the Mist + The Winter Keeper (BONUS STORY) An Epic Indigenous Superhero Saga MAIN STORY: VAPOR - Daughter of the Mist When ancient calls for help echo across dimensions, Aaban-akwe-a mystical Miigis being from the sacred waters of the Great Lakes-transforms into Vapor, an Anishinaabeg superhero unlike any other. Armed with the power to manifest sacred breath as living mist and wearing a traditional mask that honors her ancestors, she arrives in Detroit to face an enemy that feeds on the very contradictions tearing modern society apart. This isn't your typical superhero story. Vapor doesn't throw punches-she sits in meditation while her vapors solve problems with supernatural precision. Her greatest nemesis isn't a criminal mastermind, but Cognitive Dissonance itself: an entity that grows stronger when people are forced to hold contradictory beliefs, turning communities against themselves through manufactured division and internal conflict. From the Renaissance Center to Hart Plaza, from the diverse neighborhoods of Dearborn to the wounded waters of Thunder Bay, Vapor must learn that true healing comes not from choosing sides, but from helping people hold their contradictions in conscious harmony. Along the way, she awakens other lost Miigis-indigenous people who've forgotten their supernatural gifts-and builds a revolutionary network proving that diversity and unity aren't opposites, but complementary forces. Rooted in authentic Anishinaabeg (Ojibwe) spirituality and set in real Great Lakes communities, this groundbreaking origin story reimagines what it means to be a hero. It's about finding your place between worlds, transforming pain into wisdom, and remembering that we're all connected in the great web of existence. BONUS STORY: The Winter Keeper The adventure continues as Vapor faces the Winter Keeper-an ancient entity that weaponizes scarcity to convince communities that survival requires selfishness. When early winter storms hit Grand Rapids, three diverse neighborhoods turn against each other instead of working together, each group believing there isn't enough help to go around. As the crisis spreads across the Great Lakes, threatening to destroy everything Vapor has built, she discovers this battle requires collective action, not individual heroism. Partnering with local organizer Maria Santos, she helps communities create ""gift economies"" where abundance flows from sharing strengths rather than hoarding resources. But when success breeds new conflicts over ""fairness,"" and a massive blizzard tests every connection they've built, the communities must prove that the networks of mutual aid they've created are stronger than the ancient forces trying to tear them apart. Combined Epic: Two Complete Adventures Together, these stories create an unforgettable journey from individual awakening to community transformation to regional renewal. They offer a revolutionary vision of heroism based on indigenous wisdom, practical hope for healing social divisions, and proof that the connections between people are more powerful than anything seeking to break them apart. Indigenous wisdom meets urban fantasy. Community organizing meets supernatural adventure. Ancient prophecies meet modern solutions. This is superhero storytelling for a new generation-where the greatest power isn't the ability to fight, but the courage to heal. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Wendy Lynn SealsPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.222kg ISBN: 9798296607249Pages: 86 Publication Date: 12 August 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |