Objective 

To foster awareness, appreciation, and discussion of queer sequential art and its creators

 

Mission

To become an educational resource of queer experiences, storytelling, and critical theory

Happily Trapped in Horny Jail

Black Key Incubus, written by Jamie Schleisman and illustrated by Daryl Toh, tells the story of Norman, a young witch-in-training with a chip on his shoulder. His desire to prove his skills to himself and others leads him to summoning a demon, Caliban, and contractually binding him to help Norman find true love. Little does Norman know that not only is Caliban in the middle of a tournament to find the new ruler of Hell, but that also Caliban has quickly discovered that Norman is his actual soulmate. Despite the disapproval from Norman’s coven and the ever-pressing tension of Caliban’s duty as the crown prince of hell, Norman and Cal throw caution to the wind and allow themselves to be happy for once.

I was definitely fanboying for a good chunk of my chat with Jamie, but how could I not? Black Key Incubus really resonated with me, and it was my absolute privilege to have such a frank (and fun!) conversation with its creator about its unapologetically queer nature. In conclusion, this comic has everything.

Timestamps:

2:00 - That one English teacher

8:20 - The origin of Black Key Incubus

18:30 - Working with Daryl Toh

30:18 - Influences in Black Key Incubus (and the state of anime)

30:56 - The unapologetic queerness of Black Key Incubus

44:45 - Cardcaptor Grandma

51:00 - The realness of gay sex and relationship dynamics

58:25 - Pick a struggle, Liam.

1:02:25 - Characters and storytelling

1:07:50 - The future of Black Key Incubus

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