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200 Episode Milestone!
🕑 Added 2024-05-14 16:25:49 +0000 UTCHi everyone!
As you probably know... we finally reached 200 episodes of Boyfriends today! But in case you don't, episode 200 is now out on Webtoon.
Thank you so much for supporting me throughout this journey. It's so much more than I have ever asked for, considering this started as a side project for me to have fun with while working on my main job at the time.
I honestly don't know what the future holds for this series. The story itself isn't actually finished, but the pain that this series has caused me has made me consider
It's a tough thing to be vulnerable and share your work online. I attached too much of myself to this series--the comic being an exploration of my own sexuality, gender, relationships, and desires--that it became so hard for me to just let things go.
When they say it's a bad representation, it makes me wonder whether I've been embarrassing my fellow queer people with my existence. When people say I'm only labeling Goth as an asexual for the sake of brownie points, it made me doubt my own asexuality and whether it's an appropriate label for me to use. When they say this comic is the reason queer people in real life face violence and injustices... well, I could only wonder whether making the comic is a mistake after all.
But I have been reading some of the comments that people leave on this 200th episode. I have been meeting people at conventions, and what they told me really touched me. About how it's something that they can relate to, something they look forward to, and how it helped them during the tougher times of their life. People were very understanding of my plight and understanding if this would be my last episode after all... it's just a lot of love that I didn't deserve in the first place, and I really want to pay it back. It gives me a certain satisfaction that still makes me cling to the series for even just a bit, and that's why I'm still undecided on whether I would like to continue the story or drop it completely.
Thank you so so much for being here. The support that I received from everyone allowed me to go on, even just a bit longer. I'm sorry that I haven't done enough to give back, that I have made something that you're probably not proud to be a fan of, and now possibly not continuing the comic. But for now, I ask you to give me the luxury of stepping back and reevaluating whether all of the good is worth all of the pain.
JUST TO BE CLEAR, the Patreon will still be active, and I'll still be working on other Boyfriends-related projects—just not the comic itself. They're most likely going to be "unofficial" content, where I have more control over it.
Anyway, thank you so much for reading, I've just had a lot of thoughts about it today, sorry for burdening you with all of my rambles.
I hope you guys have a good day!
Comments
Thorne Habermas
Definitely a late comment to this post but I absolutely love this series. It's become my go to comfort comic with all its fluffy moments. I love that the characters struggle but are always there to reassure each other. It reminds me of my own insecurities (mostly being ace and transmasc) and that it's ok to not have it all figured out and to be confused. Thank you so much for making this and I hope you keep creating more content. I'd love to see it.
Belladonna m
Im sad to see you talk down to yourself so much :( i’m sorry the words of others have put you down as well, seeking approval from others will always leave you wondering what you’re doing in your life hun. You just gotta do you eventually. A lot of people feel lost and will point it out in others to distract themselves, but i don’t think it is healthy for you need to constantly be in the winds of what others think, because it constantly changes. All that to say, whether you continue boyfriends or not is up to you, but above all else, don’t let people tell you who you are when you dont even know yourself. They dont know more than you, even if they want to act like they do. Please take care of yourself.
addie
this is so sad to read. i’m sorry you have to even feel this way. on a lighter note if you ever decide to just keep the webtoon strictly on your Patreon i know your loyal fans will have your back. also me specifically! i will make sure to keep your bills paid and fridge stocked 💪🏾😤
BAJ111
Thank you. This series has helped me with so many questions of my own and I can not be more grateful for someone else that can relate. It will be sad to see you stop the comics but if you feel like it is not bringing you happiness anymore STOP! Your well-being is much more important and I am glad you can finally have a break and think through it all. Everybody on here will support you. Live, love and do what makes you happy, never forget that. ❤️ ❤️❤️
Mgram
I'm so sorry that so many people decided to hate on the comic; it's incredible how much people are terrified of queer people not being brutalized in media. You've done plenty for us, especially those who finally wanted to imagine ourselves happy and got to have a piece of that through your art. That being said, we as your fans support you in whatever endeavor you decide to pursue, whether that is continuing the comic, working on other things, or even taking a break from drawing if you need it. We're so grateful for the art you decided to share with us, and you don't owe us anything, especially if it is not healthy & comfortable for you to give. Best of luck on wherever your journey takes you!!
