Skin Deep (webcomic)

Skin Deep
Jim, one of the main characters
Publication information
Publisher	IndyPlanet
Schedule	Weekly, on Tuesdays
Main character(s)	Jim Finn, Greg Tragos, Merial McMinnus, Michelle Jocasta, Blanche Noir, Tony Gillis
Creative team
Written by	Kory Bingaman
Artist(s)	Kory Bingaman

Skin Deep is a fantasy comic book and webcomic series written and drawn by Missourian Kory Bingaman.

The story follows the lives of various mythical creatures, such as a gryphon, a nixie, a satyr, and a sphinx, as they disguise themselves (using magical medallions) into the world of humans. The story's narrative, which began its twelfth arc in January 2015, presents the point of view of Michelle, a college-aged Sphinx who has only recently learned that she is not a human, and the various points of view of the citizens of Liverpool's Avalon, an entire magically hidden city. The plot often works to establish a theme of different versions of normalcy, promoting acceptance and diversity.

Orientations - Takes place in Missouri, in September 2004. Focuses on the turning (de-spelling of humanity disguise) of Michelle, a member of the supposedly extinct sphinx species. Explains many of the mechanisms of the Skin Deep world.

Exchanges - Takes place in Liverpool, England, in August 2004. Focuses on the turning of Anthony Gillis, as well as the interactions between several of the inhabitants of the Liverpool Avalon.

Illumination - Takes place at the Finns residence and focuses on the exploration of the secret of the sphinxes past and how Michelle Jocasta is involved.