9 m/m webcomic recommendations from a queer guy
(because webtoons doesn't have a filter for that and I couldn't find any more)
{ f/f webcomic recommendations list }
When a fame-obsessed boy named Chase finds a key that allows him to walk into any storybook and take the place of a character in it, he’s offered a chance to earn a wish for anything he wants. The only catch? He's always the heroine! Meanwhile, other forces are searching for his key…especially Chase’s rival, a handsome but malicious young man in possession of another key, who is determined to kick Chase out of the storybook biz for good.
Cinderella Boy quickly went from being a fun little Saturday morning romp to one of my favorite webcomics of all time. If you liked The Owl House's depiction of queer rep and sense of humor, you'll probably enjoy this webcomic too. It took me a little while to get used to the Disney-esque art style, but honestly it was 100% worth it. Super meta storyline, you can really tell the people working on this one had a lot of fun doing it.
Prince Osora is destined to rule over the Calaveras Kingdom in a life planned out by his family since birth, when his father presented him to the kingdom as male. However, the magic-wielding race called Sergos has a different plan for Osora: to use him as collateral in war with the humans. Bound by what others force him to be and trapped in a love triangle between a promised fiancée and his childhood best friend, Osora must recreate his own story. This series contains themes regarding sexuality, gender identity, homophobia, transphobia, and other prejudices.
Want something immersive that follows a more traditional/classic story structure in an original setting? Osora doesn't shy away from tackling tough topics like transphobia, homophobia, sexual harassment and abusive relationships. Each character is complex and unique in a way that makes them memorable even if you have trouble remembering names. Osora himself is transmasculine and nonbinary though he tends to err on the side of masculinity.
3. The Prince of Southland
Donnie Ali's shiny reputation is soiled the night he kissed an android, for romantic relationships with droids are deemed too dangerous and forbidden. But after his press release, another potential scandal emerges when he saves Jensen, a man on the run from an unknown assailant. Now living under the same roof, and paparazzi on every corner, could this romance be even more disastrous than his first?
Considering the first two on this list are both fantasy, a science fiction recommendation is long overdue. If you're anything like me, you're sick and tired of reading webcomics that feature a main cast of almost exclusively white and/or light-skinned characters, which means this is the webcomic for you. Extremely gay drama-filled, angst-ridden sci-fi shenanigans await!
When a failed scientist falls in love with the zombie he's studying for a cure.
Since the summary doesn't really go into detail, I'll do my best to provide one of my own: in a post-apocalyptic world, mad scientist Lawrence kidnaps Beau, a recently turned zombie, off the street and subjects him to experiments, one of which seems to partially reverse his zombified state enough that he can talk. Between avoiding nosy neighbors, former colleagues dead set on stealing his research, and trying to cure his newfound experiment friend(?), Lawrence has his hands full. This one has an indie feel and is more focused on plot than action, which means it's slower going - it's still early on in development but looks really promising.
What happens when your entire life is ruled by a prophecy – your future foretold by people you’ve never met, who died long before you were born. Such is the story of two young sea creatures. One believed to be a guiding light for his people, a Beacon who will lead them to a bright, prosperous future. The other is a teenage prince whose destiny is to kill the Beacon so that his own people might thrive. When both reject the course set for them, it leads to a raucous adventure as big and unpredictable as the ocean itself – and a romance that nobody could have predicted.
If you're a fan of the premises for Ponyo and The Little Mermaid you'll probably enjoy this one a lot. It's got a similar sense of humor to Cinderella Boy but in a way that fits its rich, vibrant original setting. This is probably the most popular webcomic on this list - and for good reason!
Raziol is an astronomer with a romantic heart. Sulvain is a kind-hearted necromancer with a troubled past. A strong connection forms between them as they discover the cosmos together, and their relationship blooms. But trouble lurks in the streets of Paris. When the body of a fellow astronomer is found on the steps of the Academy of Sciences, signs point to dark magic and Raziol and Sulvain’s lives become entangled in ways they could never foresee.
Right off the bat, Novæ establishes itself as a very character-centric historical fantasy romance, albeit a stylized one. Raziol is prone to rambling adorably and Sulvain, who cannot speak due to a mysterious past "incident", is more than happy to listen. Each episode is short and (usually) sweet, but make sure to heed the rating. If you've ever wished a D&D campaign would focus more on its quieter worldbuilding aspects, or enjoyed reading/watching Ascendance of a Bookworm, this is the webcomic for you.
When Noah's dreams begin to overlap with reality he doesn't know what to think anymore. but then he and his best friend Robin get lured into a place of their past. slowly, they start remembering that they might have known each other for far longer than they thought, and that they weren't always human…
This one is a little more abstract and near death experience-focused than your typical fantasy webcomic. From what I've read so far, the gore is fairly minimal if not limited exclusively to blood and red things that resemble blood. It's a self-described slowburn, so buckle in and enjoy the ride. Say hi to the talking animals - that may or may not be real - for me.
Luca just wants to rob a train using a magical monster he summoned, instead he gets a big fat crush on a himbo. That's the story. Contains: Monsters! A jerk very slowly becoming less of a jerk! Summoning demons! The running of a criminal empire! AND ONE (1) MAGIC OTTER.
Can you think of a better meet-cute than making small talk with the cute demon summoner who's about to rob the train you're on? Because I can't. I'm pretty sure Strange and Wild was made in a factory somewhere for the sole purpose of bringing joy to tumblr users. It's a slowburn between a tsundere with magical powers and a himbo with stronger and even more terrifying magical powers, what more could you ask for?
Lucian has just been fired from his dream job. Irritated and aimless, he is invited by his friends to go on a cruise trip in deep space. Lucian plans on spending his time on board indulging in every illicit activity and substance in the galaxy, but his plans are cut short when he ends up crossing paths with a familiar face: A robot who has an uncanny resemblance to the co-worker who got Lucian fired.
More sci-fi because shut up, I said so. The formatting is a little bit wonky at first, but the art style is great and the plot is genuinely interesting. Electric Bones takes me back to the days when I was obsessed with Ava's Demon - this comic is more sci-fi than sci-fantasy though. If you're a fan of enemies to lovers dynamics and secret political agendas, you'll probably have a pretty good time.
And that's all I've got for now.
Please give me recommendations if you have them.
