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Lost it at Ryoma’s happy face in Ishin’s photo mode bc he really goes:

Artwork depicting the deuteragonist of Making Monsters by Freddie A. Clark, Artemis Vespershade, a femme-presenting strong figure wearing leather clothes, long hair with an undercut, and gorgeous make-up. They stand against a wall, hands in their coat pockets, in a confident pose. Bat wings are painted on the wall behind them, representing their vampire side. The artwork is by the Italian artist Martina Belli and the character is inspired by the music artist and filmmaker C Z A R I N A.

Introducing Artemis Vespershade, the deuteragonist of MAKING MONSTERS, with a stunning artwork by @martinabelli.bsky.social 🖤

This character is strongly inspired by @czarinaofficial.com , an amazing person and artist I'm honored and grateful to know. 🖤

Read the thread to learn more 👇

#BookSky 💙📚

That’s so true! I don’t know what exactly but something just clicks and it feels amazing having that rush of creativity again! Especially after a a long period where it’s been pretty tough to get going

Thank youuuu! 🫶🏻 loving every minute so far!! haven’t enjoyed a game/series this much in ages!! :’)

Cover to

No Saints Nor Poets #1-2, by @yozanfardino.bsky.social, @afterlaughs.bsky.social (art on #1) & @martinabelli.bsky.social (#2).
In a fantasy Venice-like city, a charming rogue and a hot, former priest deliver goods through the monster-infected waterways.
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#gay #comics #pub2025 #reviews

Like. I’m not even exaggerating but I think it just fixed me artistically. it’s so true that a good hyperfixation will make you improve and reignite your love for the craft wow

6 and a half games in and I can safely say that Yakuza is my new Dragon Age and that’s quite a huge statement coming from me lol

Thanks so much! I’m really happy you do! 🫶🏻✨

Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

Super happy you do! 🥹🫶🏻

Thank you so much! ✨

Thanks so so much! 🫶🏻✨

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

Thank you SO much!! 🥹🫶🏻 super happy you like it!! ✨✨

Thank you Scramblyyy!! 🥹🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 the gang deserved a full piece eheh ✨✨

Thank you so so much! ♥️

A rusty background with hexagonal shapes. Text, with a skull frame: SOME FACTS ABOUT NIKO GRIGG, THE PROTAGONIST OF MAKING MONSTERS PART III

A rusty background with hexagonal shapes. The picture includes the artwork depicting the MC of Making Monsters by Freddie A. Clark, Niko Grigg, a beefy, heavily tattooed man in his thirties, wearing leather clothes and spikes. He has short blond hair, light blue eyes, and a cigarette in his mouth. He joins his hands in prayer in a mocking way as he stands against a wall full of graffiti. Angel wings are painted on the wall behind him. The artwork is by the Italian artist Martina Belli. Text: ART BY MARTINA BELLI

A rusty background with hexagonal shapes. Text: To contain his angelic powers, Niko is forced to make use of a hard drug. This same drug enhances his senses for a limited period of time before the negative effects kick in. He also injects himself with a substance all Benandanti use to protect themselves from monsters and demonic infection, named hydrargyrum and containing silver.

A rusty background with hexagonal shapes. Text: Hydrargyrum gave Niko argyria, a condition all Benandanti except Artemis, who can’t use the substance for obvious reasons, acquired the same way. Niko smokes like a chimney and coughs his lungs out most of the time. He has no intention to quit. Don’t EVER call him Nicolas. He hates it.

Last part of facts about Niko Grigg, the protagonist of MAKING MONSTERS.

Art by @martinabelli.bsky.social 🖤

NOT a romance. NOT a wholesome story.
MAKING MONSTERS does NOT romanticize drug use.

Read more if you're interested in some lore & behind the scenes 👇

#BookSky 💙📚

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NSNP #2 IS 100% DONE!
We can't wait to show you the new issue of this story we love so much!!
If you're a comics or queer-media reviewer and would like a pdf copy of issues 1-2, please let me know!

(Backers that pledged for a Digital PDF will receive it VERY soon!)
#indiecomics #BL #LGBTQ+stories

Been chipping away at this over the past few weeks ~ I love them dearly :’) #RGG #Yakuza #LikeADragon

Late pledges are closing very soon so this is your last chance to grab your copy if you haven’t yet!! ✨✨

Hello sailors! We're about to send out Backer surveys and end Late pledges for NO SAINTS NOR POETS issues 1-2 very soon! So hurry up if you want to jump on board for this Adventure-Romance BL comic series! 🌟
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Yesss! I’m loving it SO much🫶🏻 haven’t been this engrossed in a game in a long while😭 know that I couldn’t help but think of you, You were so right 🙏🏻 Much like the Witcher we’re now 2 for 2 with the AMAZING game suggestions, I know I can always trust your fine taste in gaming😆 so thank youuuu!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

Various books by Cara Nox shelved and stacked on a shelf with a fake plant and a mug. Trick and Familiar take up the center.

Familiar Occult Misadventures - Standalone A book cover of Familiar by Cara Nox is tilted off to the right of the image, alongside a few tropes and details: vampires, werewolves, & witches; errand boy for vampire hunters; coffee shop meet-cute turned disaster; awkward gay mc x goth bi li. Art by Martina Belli rests at the bottom of the image, featuring two lighter-skinned guys looking at each other and smiling while holding coffee cups. caranox.com/familiar

Trick The Custodians - Book One A book cover of Trick by Cara Nox is in the center of the image, surrounded by tropes, rep, and other details. Clockwise, from the upper right, it reads: autistic demi girl x golden retriever pan boy; tattoo magic; disability rep; tarot cards, pocket watches, & other magic trinkets; secret societies; snarky aroace teen with too much power; questioning the system™; a dash of time travel; disney+’s loki meets shadowhunters. caranox.com/trick

🌃🖤 My Urban Fantasy Books

I'm excited to write more urban fantasy and urban fantasy-adjacent books like these, complete with that 90s and 00s + anime feel.

caranox.com/books

🎨 art of Jules & Saint by @martinabelli.bsky.social
📚🌈♠️ 🌈🚀💫 🌃📚 🌈📚🪐 💙📚👀 📢📚 #queerAdultSFF

Truly!!

A rusty background with hexagonal shapes. Text, with a skull frame: INTRODUCING NIKO GRIGG, THE PROTAGONIST OF MAKING MONSTERS

A rusty background with hexagonal shapes. The picture includes the artwork depicting the MC of Making Monsters by Freddie A. Clark, Niko Grigg, a beefy, heavily tattooed man in his thirties, wearing leather clothes and spikes. He has short blond hair, light blue eyes, and a cigarette in his mouth. He joins his hands in prayer in a mocking way as he stands against a wall full of graffiti. Angel wings are painted on the wall behind him. The artwork is by the Italian artist Martina Belli. Text: ART BY MARTINA BELLI

A rusty background with hexagonal shapes. The picture contains a trimmed version of Martina Belli's artwork depicting Niko Grigg from Freddie A. Clark's book Making Monsters. Text: AGE: 37 OCCUPATION: Benandante GENDER: Male SPECIES: Nephilim CRIMINAL RECORD: Drug possession, disorderly conduct, vandalism, drunk driving, public intoxication, arson (formerly jailed for this crime, then released)

A very brief introduction of Nicolas "Niko" Grigg, the protagonist of my current WIP Making Monsters.

More info about him will be added to a future post 🌝

Artwork by @martinabelli.bsky.social 🖤

#BookSky 💙📚

Yessss he’s the best! I love him so much! 🥹 took me a hot minute to get into it, but I’m well in deep now and finally catching up the entire series 👀

Isometric fanart of multiple Majima Everywhere encounters from Yakuza Kiwami. Majima runs into Kiryu in different parts of a Kamurocho street corner in various disguises or hiding spots. Goromi, Hannya-Man, and 24-Hour Cinderella are among Majima's disguises.

KIRYU-CHAN! 🔪✨
#yakuza

Officially in my personal “All time Favorite Characters” Hall of Fame

#RGG7 #IchibanKasuga

Thank you so much!!

Hi #PortfolioDay!! I’m Marty, a comic artist and illustrator based in Italy ✨

Always open for freelance work ~