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Guest Post: VVBG Michi's Picks
Apr 13, 2018
Guest posts are occasional articles written by members of the Tapas community. Our first guest post of the newsfeed is from Incubator Creator Michi of VVBG, the writer of Born Sexy Tomorrow, which will begin updating on April 14th, 2018.
Hello everybody! Michi here, the writer half of the creative duo VVBG! Today I’d love to share with you an incomplete list of some of my favorite comics on Tapas.
It’s an eclectic list that covers a broad range of my interests, with a description of what I love about each one.
And remember, this is a tiny selection of comics based on my personal tastes! There are 45,000 titles hosted on Tapas, with more uploaded every single day! There’s a whole world out there for you to explore...and I’ll be exploring, too!
Behind You by Brian Coldrick
You’re watching a horror movie, and the tense music begins to play. You know the monster is just around the corner. Your heart begins to thud in sympathetic palpitations for the main character - and you shout -
This comic is dread in a visual form. Each episode features a haunting illustration accompanied with a little blurb underneath to set the reader’s imagination racing. As the series continues, the updates are animated, so that the ghosts and ghoulies fade into your screen. The art is visually stunning, the writing clever and understated. Behind You is a series of single-serving chills, utilizing the digital medium to create an age-old feeling of terror. Just don’t read it while you’re alone at home…
Camellia by Ladypcpx
This is a m/m tale set in ancient fantasy China. It starts out with a hungry young man who’s just trying to hunt down a beautiful chicken for dinner and it escalates quickly from there! Poor Baima just can’t catch a break.
I grew up on Chinese fantasy stories, so the very concept of this comic had me immediately excited. You’ll be captivated by Lady’s eye-catching use of color and charmed by her sense of humor. And boy, can she draw a beautiful chicken. (That’s not a metaphor for anything.) As the story goes on, the art takes a sharp turn into unexpected horror territory - filling the reader with intrigue as to what could possibly happen next!
Tags: m/m, ancient china, BL, nsfw, fantasy
Decale by craicin
Do you need a smile? Do you want some good things in your life? Let Decale pirouette into your heart and waltz you away!
Decale is colorful, dynamic, full of delight! The art is expressive and vibrant. The characters leap off the page (and there haven’t even been any dance scenes yet!) You’ll laugh, you’ll be charmed, you’ll burst into song - the boys are back in tooownn ~
Tags: slice of life, romantic comedy, humor, characters of color, queer characters, (can I tag for pureness?), toblerones
Hexus Elegia by Zugaikotsu
The year is 1794, and 21-year-old Samuel Selden finds himself embroiled in demonic plots and ghastly events! Yet his fate seems strangely entwined with his troublesome (but handsome) rival Thomas Cavendish...
Hold my cane-sword and straighten my cravat, I’m in love! Demons, dark magic, lavish costumes and beautiful boys! All set in carefully researched 18th century England. Zuga’s art style reminds me of classic shoujo manga, which old-school fans will appreciate. But it is the arcane and gothic plot that entraps and enchants the reader. Not to mention the fluttering thrill of a historical romance…!
Tags: fantasy, horror, drama, m/m, historical romance, demons, BL
Thicker Than Blood by Issy
In the fantastic city of Pendulum, a Body Snatcher stalks the streets after dark, preying on young women and collecting grisly souvenirs. Golden-haired Salvador, Second Lieutenant of the Five Crowns, along with the cherubic rookie Judah, set out to solve this mystery, no matter the demons and perils that they will face to uncover the truth...
Let yourself fall under the intricate spell of Thicker Than Blood; a world where demons haunt the surrounding forests, evil lurks amongst the populace, and an order of gorgeous knights are sworn by blood to protect the city from ancient vampire lords. Issy’s art spills over the pages with delicate fluidity, so breathtakingly beautiful that you will be swept up in this gothic fantasy.
Although this comic has been canceled by the artist, it would be remiss of me not to recommend it. Please feel free to follow Issy’s twitter and patreon to show her your support, and encourage her in any future projects!
https://twitter.com/IJKellyArt
https://www.patreon.com/whitefoxcub
Tags: gothic fantasy, fantasy, mystery, horror elements
Laid in Lavender by Hal Weightman
Two young siblings, Dorian and Flora, leave their tiny farm life on a quest to break the magical curse that haunts them…
Lavender is a young adult fantasy that unfolds in vivid technicolor! With its cinematic shots and richly colored panels, the story comes alive before your very eyes. It invokes the familiar nostalgia of animated Disney films, combined with a magical charm reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki. The characters are endearing and so expressive that you’ll be able to hear their voices directly in your head. A world of enchantment awaits you!
Tags: anthro, fantasy, young adult, magic
Monster Scribbles by ScribbleJay
Here there be monsters! Scary monsters, hairy monsters, monsters to teach you a lesson, monsters that warm your heart. Each episode is a short standalone story. ScribbleJay displays a range of styles and themes, but every story contains at least one monster (or maybe more!)
This comic reminds me of the short story collections that enchanted me as a child - a Monster Book of Monsters. The stories are charming, quirky, sweet, sometimes a little bit spooky. A comic that you can curl up with on a rainy day.
Tags: short story, monsters
A f/f sci-fi romantic comedy about a girl who’s awkward in love and an equally awkward femme android who’s trying to figure out what it means to be human, never mind the perilous world of dating!
Circuits and Veins intrigued me with its poetic opening, and then gripped me with the complete immersion into a world of possible tomorrow! The world-building in this comic is so expertly done, you’ll feel sucked in and transported to somewhere alternate and new. With its gentle humor and relatable main characters, you can’t help but feel a spark! I want to hang out with all of them on the netscape!
Tags: f/f, sci-fi, romantic comedy, androids, characters of color, pureness, pineapple cats
Have you ever wanted to live in someone else’s body for a day? In modern Seoul, Body Trader Dharma can make your dreams a reality. Of course, if you break the rules, you’ll find yourself paying a heavy price…
This story is intense and gripping. You’ll find yourself snatched from the very first episode, unable to break away. While the premise is fantastic, the characters themselves are so undeniably real, grappling with their own self-loathing; the struggle to exist in the particularly looks-based society of modern Korea. With a plot full of twists and turns, it will hold you captive every step of the way. Haven’t we all wanted to be someone else, at some point?
Tags: Drama, death, blood, sensitive content, horror, magical realism, body image issues, body hate, self-loathing, bullying, murder, Korean comic, Premium comic, 18+
Behind these Birchwood Walls by Kyt Cordell
A troubled teen gets sent away to private school, where he quickly becomes the focus of an older student’s attention…
This is a story about one teen’s burgeoning sexuality and journey of self-discovery. It’s beautifully illustrated, and if the summary or tags interest you at all, you’re in for a real treat!
Content Note: This is a work of fiction that will focus on a relationship involving a difference in power dynamics with a teenaged character. Although the story itself has yet to contain any sexual content, the creator’s art updates contain material of a sexual nature. Please proceed at your own discretion.
Tags: nsfw, m/m, BL, d/s dynamics, kink relationship, 18+
What Remains of Us by nixxusnibelheim
Four friends experience strange happenings after one of them survives a trainwreck...
There are only four episodes of this comic so far, but the art is so incredible, every panel so detailed, I have to recommend it. The panels are stunning - and the writing, thus far, is intriguing. With every episode, little by little of the mystery is revealed…
Tags: drama, horror, mystery, may contain disturbing visuals in the future
Nine Stones by IAFLY
Allistair Jacobi, a 19-year-old heir to a crime empire, is forced to learn the ropes of the family business. Under the tutelage of his unwilling mentor Christopher, Allie is introduced to a dark world of death, violence, and a terrible love that will tear them both apart.
The world of Nine Stones is unforgiving and cruel, stained red with bloodshed. Reader, beware: this is a very dark story told in a visceral way. But there’s a sort of magnetism in the push and pull of Christopher and Alistair, and a strange raw tenderness to their relationship that makes it hard to look away. Although this story is a heavy experience, for those who can stomach it, it is definitely worth the ride.
Tags: graphic gore, blood, violence, horror, m/m, psychological horror, drama
These links will also be available on our Tapas profile at https://tapas.io/vvbg and at https://vvbgcomics.tumblr.com/
I can’t wait to write another reclist in the future, since there are tens of thousands of titles I haven’t even encountered yet! Every day, I am discovering new comics to fall in love with on Tapas, and I know you will discover your new love as well.
Happy reading!
