Parallax

Parallax is an active webcomic created by M. Falke, who is the sole writer and illustrator. The story revolves around Lomax Torchstone, who is given a magic object called a raiment to protect his new hometown of Silverdalen.

About
About Parallax

Lomax isn't exactly happy with the direction his life is going in. Feeling trapped in the seemingly dull town of Silverdalen, and powerless due to his shyness and lack of self-esteem, this 17 year old pretty much only does what he's told, hoping tomorrow will be just a bit different. When he is approached by his science teacher who offers him a mysterious box, claiming it's just what he needs, Lomax hesitantly accepts the gift. The box brings great change, but for better or worse, who's to say?

PARALLAX is a story about personal growth, friendship and how to avoid getting killed in epic supernatural battle. Adjusting to his new life in Silverdalen, Lomax must learn how to handle newfound mysterious power, and to face his challenges. Apparently getting magic powers from the science teacher still doesn't get you a passing grade in science class.

(From http://parallaxcomic.com/about/ )

Chapter One: Up Is the Only Way
Originally the prologue or "Chapter 0". Lomax Torchstone, still adjusting to a new town and new school, is given a mysterious object by Dan Rogers, his mysterious but concerned physics teacher.

Chapter Two: Pierced by Starlight
Opens with brief flash forward into a battle between Lomax and a strange creature. The story then returns to where it left off, as Dan explains just what Lomax has been entrusted with and what he's up agsinst. Soon, it catches back up to the battle scene.

Chapter Three: Hazy
Walt and his assistants, who are behind the evil occurrences, are introduced. Lomax and Dan detect another matterhorner in an abandoned part of town, which is easily dealt with. However, Lomax is immediately jumped by another raiment wearer. All the while, some questions about Dan are answered, but many more appear...

Chapter Four: Blue
Chapter Five: The Conductor

Major characters

 * Lomax Torchstone (protagonist)
 * Dan Rogers
 * Lewi Kazinsky
 * Walt (antagonist)

Other characters

 * Mrs. Torchstone
 * Mr. Torchstone
 * Sozanna
 * Lotta
 * Purple Raiment wearer