With more readers than ever reading comics and Webtoons (aka Vertical Scroll Comics), Beat’s bizarre adventures give three writers a weekly opportunity to recommend some of their favorite books and series from Japan, Korea and elsewhere. This week, we have moms, amnesia and of course the “life hacker.”
I think our son is gay
Writer/Artist: To readers
translate: Leo McCdonagh
Lettering: Their Prescott
Cover design: Andrea Miller
edit: Tania Biswas
Publisher: square
To readers LGBTQ+ comics that have been drawn in lifespan The feeling of the blue sky. Her next series I think our son is gaytells a similar story from the perspective of the mother. It was originally a self-published comic on X (formerly Twitter) and consisted of short chapters that were easy to read. But first, we need to make a summary.
Aoyamas is a traditional core family. Father Akiyoshi leaves home to work. His wife Hiroko works part-time while caring for the children. Their eldest son, Hirocchi, has just begun high school and is excited about this new stage of life. However, after spending a long time at home with him, Hiroko couldn’t help but notice his “love” to his close friend Daigo and the male celebrities he saw on TV. She guessed that Hiroki might be gay, but hoped that her son would be open to her on her own terms.
I think our son is gay Like a missing puzzle. This is LGBTQ+ comics, not boys’ love genre, so the focus is on Guangqi’s identity rather than romance. Telling the story through Tomoko, Okura highlights heterosexual prejudice, microaggression or hypothesis of homosexuals. They do this in a kind, meaningful and fun way. While the character’s questioning and learning process may make the reader feel like he’s sitting in Gender 101 class, Okura remains casual and avoids preaching.
“Fun” is another key element that makes the series crucial to me. I understand the importance of art that portrays LGBTQ+ people’s struggles and provides artists and readers with cathartic purposes. But we also need queer comics that find time for the joyful moments of our daily lives. Celebrating the importance of life can sometimes escape us in recent events. I think our son is gay Keep the tone light without watering the character and its identity the importance or importance.
The series has been completed in a total of 5 volumes and is available in print and digital. I also recommend that you conduct this interview with the creators on Crunchyroll. Must read! – Merve Giray
Everywhere
Writer/Artist: Brain-bellied heart
platform: Website, comics
This is a series I’ve wanted to be compelling on the beat for a long time. Everywhere It is a 2020 psychological thriller and is currently on vacation. It’s about Delilah Zhang’s teenager Delilah Zhang, who missed eight years of memories in a world full of super-motivated people. She lives with her older brother Elijah, her sister Iris, the big fluffy dog Arlo, and her mother, who is the shell of her former self.
The main focus of the plot is Delilah pushing her reality to curb her headaches to fill the gaps missing in her memory. Those little pieces of memory she found would only ask more questions from her and her readers. Who is her father? How did her mother stay bedridden? Why is Delilah missing the memory in the first place?
This story further carries Brain-bellied heartAmazing illustrations. You can tell how much ideas they put into design, styling, and panel layouts. There are a variety of art in this series: from desaturated film cereals with visual static emphasis on Delilah’s memory state, to the bright, rough colors we delve into her psychological and mental states. These are in sharp contrast to the lush, bright colors of the physical world.
Character design is fluid in terms of lining and color, almost animated quality. It doesn’t look like the comic/animation style that Webtoons is common, but it looks more like a Western cartoon. Cerebroheart has animated BFA and has done design work based on grid and vector for other comics. They are also considered letters, even editors. Therefore, they have a great range!
EverywhereThe character designs are easy to identify. Delilah covered most of her face with a very bright red hoodie and brown hair, except for the bread. Another outstanding design is Spider-Man Eloise, whose hair resembles the big teeth of a wolf spider. She wore a simple hat, visible to her dark eyes.
The series is currently on vacation, and Cerebroheart does plan to continue Everywhere. They are writing and drawing new episodes at their own pace. Meanwhile, I do recommend people to read this series. This is a visual treat with great potential. One of my own characters, La Tarantulavispa, even has a cameo! – Justin Guerrero
Wrong self
writer: one
artist: Shit Kyoto
translate: Jan Mitsuko Cash
Lettering: Found K.
platform: Right now
Few creators can consistently redefine the boundaries of storytelling one. The planner behind A boxer and Mob Psycho 100 return Wrong selfa comic that blends psychological conspiracy, existential contemplation and absurd humor. illustration Kiyoto shitara,,,,, Wrong self In October 2024, serialization begins in Ultra Jump. Its unique premise has attracted readers around the world.
Wrong self Follow Hitsujiya, a kind high school transfer student who personally helps his socially awkward classmate Kokudo drives the complexity of life. But when Kokudo introduces “hackers” to Hitsujiya, things take a surreal turn, not just clever tricks, but a realistic head that goes against the laws of the universe.
What is it Wrong self Therefore, it is convincing that it has the ability to make readers question everything. The dialogue is full of philosophical background, cleverly exploring the absurd concepts of free will, purpose and life itself. It makes you ask questions like: “What is the purpose of this hack?” or “Why is there something like this?” Wrong self Show that perhaps life has no inherent purpose beyond what we give – as Kokudo puts it: “Trying to figure out hackers is futile; they have no rhymes or reasons.”
A particularly amazing moment happened in Chapter 2. Kokudo discusses Lucid Dreaming, a “hacker” that can control the dream world. “If you get the wrong steps or your imagination is not strong enough, you’ll just get simple nightmares.” These moments make the bug self feel like a twist of Alice in Wonderland and Quintama, combining whimsical nonsense with the fear of being.
The art of Kiyoto Shitara is another highlight. Exaggerated, dynamic visuals evoke Jojo’s strange adventurewhile the chaotic panel layout amplifies the unpredictability of the story. The weird and top-notch expressions make even the weirdest scenes feel emotional, thus adding to the unique charm of the comics.
I’m just a few chapters, but I can say Wrong self This is a must read for fans of unconventional storytelling. It’s an incredible ride of ridiculous and philosophical. If there is anything needed in the early chapters, we will do something really extraordinary. – ilgın side siysal
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