A bevy of new webcomics have hit the indie platform Tapas in June with a wide selection of genres to choose from. Featuring ghosts and surprises, murders and romance, these fresh releases are as varied as they are gripping and are not to be missed. Tapas is an online and mobile-based platform for users to share original content. While many comics are available to read for free, some require a subscription. All are available to read on Tapas.io.
Pan Focus
From author and artist Rako, Pan Focus follows Susie Kang, a single, professional woman, as she navigates the complicated world of business while decoding her own thoughts and desires. Constantly approached by interested men, Susie is simply not interested for one reason: her thoughts revolve around two women in her life for whom she carries secret affection. Both melancholy and engaging, Pan Focus is a foray into a mind longing for clarity and to find a place in the world. For mature readers.
The series updates Wednesdays and can be read here.
Me & Me? & Him!
Qiming Zhang is a former idol who's fallen on hard times, cast aside and assigned to theD-list thanks in part to his rival, Yang Chu. The only thing really standing in the way of a comeback, however, is himself -- literally. An alternate personality resides within the would-be star that is subservient to Chu, which, as one would expect, makes it difficult to best him. Things get a bit dicey when the two are cast in the same series. As shenanigans ensue, Zhang struggles overcome himself and his rival, who's...an emperor in disguise? From Yofox author Lingchunjan and artists Jianzhuangdemaocai, Kakki, Taizi and Limuzi.
The series updates Thursdays and is available to read here.
Body Electric
Mystery is afoot in this BL crime drama with a supernatural twist by Min Qiang and Dong Ye. Ba Song is a driven police officer on the hunt for a killer using the tools at his disposal: his affinity for martial arts and an electrical power that allows him to reveal the mysteries of any body he touches. Famous Forensic Pathologist Bo Shan, a wunderkind and no-nonsense detective, assists Song on his search for answers but it isn't just the crime the duo are investigating. Electricity flies in this flirtatious series for fans of yaoi and murder-mysteries.
The series updates Sundays and is available to read here.
Ghosting
Foreign exchange students Casper and Priyanka have arrived in Bucharest to begin their studies only to find that, beyond the complicated task of learning to live within a new culture, there exists a ghostly world that has begun to haunt them. This comedic take on the ghost story involves a freak accident and the sudden ability to see a so-called Guardian, a spirit assigned to protect Casper from whatever danger may arise. Unfortunately for the recently-arrived student, his Guardian seems to be more interested in living vicariously through his love life. Shu G. Sin and Lutz Geiger's comic is regularly updated.
Ghosting is available to read here.
Positively Yours
The punny title gives up the plot for this comic based on the light novel by Lee Jung. Hee-won, devastated by the discovery that her best friends are dating, decides to let off some steam by meeting up with a stranger. The resulting night of passion has consequences, however, as Hee-won discovers that she is pregnant. After a bit of sleuthing, she tracks down her one-time lover. Far be it from Doo-joon to deny culpability, the man wishes to be responsible — but can two total strangers pull it together enough to be parents? Artist Kang Ki brings to life the confused and motivated young would-be couple in this romantic drama.
Positively Yours is updated Fridays and is available to read here.