It’s Tuesday which means it’s time for Crossroads Comics!

This week we’re taking a look at Steven Universe: Switcheroo AU. Following the release of the Steven Universe movie, a lot of very interesting concepts and comics came out of it, this being one of them. The premise is quite simple, what if Pearl and Spinel’s roles in the show were switched. Spinel is now a member of the Crystal Gems and Pearl was presumably abandoned somewhere by Pink Diamond. That said, everything is not exactly one to one, with a major notable difference between the two being knowledge of a major spoiler for the Steven Universe television show. Without going into too much detail, Pearl has knowledge of a major plot twist for the story, but since Spinel was canonically still trapped in the garden for a time, she actually is not aware of it. Though it is unclear if this version of Pearl is aware of it either.
This comic is overall a very interesting take on a swap AU because the author, SaiScribbles, takes into account how the characters would change. Spinel has visible trauma from having lived in the garden and it has been shown on multiple occasions through her general dislike of flowers but also through a near breakdown when visiting a different garden on Earth. It’s really interesting to see this new dynamic of how Spinel may have grown as a person, but she still actively deals with the traumas left by Pink Diamond, similar to Pearl in the show but in a fresh take.
All in all it’s a very cute project that I look forward to every time it updates. You can find it on Tapas, Instagram, and Tumblr. You can also support the creator on Patreon. They just announced new tiers so now is a great time to look into supporting them.
And while you’re here why not check out the rest of the comics in this week’s lineup?
Crossroads Comics
Ask Team Lightbringers Flattery will get your everywhere.
Lucky’s Travels Chase your dreams kids.
Pokémon Rising Shadows Yesss give Scribbles the tools they need.
Pokémon: Team Buckshot So they have a back up plan… right?
ComicFury Comics
Digimon: Digital Whisper She’s been through some rough times.
Finding Your Roots It’s back to Littleroot!
Kilroy Uh oh it’s one of those dang birds!
Lucky Star Victory!
PMD: Fragmented Souls Chapter 3 begin!
PMD: Rangers of Sky Well this is going well.
PMD: Seeds of Dissonance Poor Bartholomew looks like he doesn’t want to be doing this.
The Stars Shine Bright She has a point.
Deviantart Comics
Between Truth and Ideals Finally they make contact!
Jet’s Black Nuzlocke Well that could have gone better.
Low Probability I’m sure Brian is fine.
Pokémon Explorers Quick tour of the town!
PEA Shorts Someone get us one of those easy buttons from Staples.
PMD: Guardians of the Universe She’s caught in an electroweb!
Wabi Sabi Hey Wigglytuff, whatcha doin back there.
Yet Another PMD Comic Looks like they’ve got a plan. But will it work.
Off-site Comics
Ask the Dark Types Poor Janove is hard at work.
Ask Scrafty Seems we’re getting a bit philosophical.
Fallen Pokémon Trainer Gotta poke fun at Leaf while we can.
Floating On Be careful not to invoke Murphy’s law, Siren.
Genesis: A Gijinka Story It’s not his real name? :O
Hooves of Death I keep hoping this is just a way to motivate her.
Steven Universe: Switcheroo AU Fusion time!!
The Witch and the Bull Really should’ve told her the truth before now.
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