Meet August Crimp, a superhero brimming with humanity, subtlety and wit


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Appleby's first graphic novel 'Dragman' won the special jury prize at France's prestigious Angouleme international comics festival last month. Photo: AFP

Not all superheroes wear capes: some prefer dresses. British cartoonist Steven Appleby drew on his own cross-dressing to create August Crimp, who transforms into "Dragman" whenever he puts on women's clothes.

Appleby's first graphic novel, Dragman, won the special jury prize at France's prestigious Angouleme international comics festival last month.

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