Well hello! This is a first of (hopefully) many elongated posts going over my passion project: CORVID. My name is Lili / Cherri, and I hope you can enjoy some of my many, many ramblings about this comic :)
First things first: what IS Corvid?
Corvid is a webcomic published on Tapas written by me with art done by my good friend Wells, it's a superhero / action fantasy story about a young girl, Artemis, who's experiencing some... Particularly odd events in her life. After one tragic night, Artemis vows to protect her home of Sunset City as the vigilante known as... Well. Come on. Obviously its Corvid.
Throughout her journey, she makes friends, enemies, and discovers who she truly is. Corvid's thesis statement is about identity. Who are we, as people, truly? Will we ever know? And is there something deep within us, aching to be let out?
Let's meet some of the colorful cast of Corvid, shall we?
Artemis is our cute, fun-loving, slightly aloof, yet overall well-intentioned protagonist. Artie has a heart of gold, and a deep-seeded desire to help those around her, yet has generally felt a little... Listless in life. If you asked her, she couldn't possibly tell you why she felt so lost, but she'd probably eat up all your time rambling about it. Maybe there's something she's looking for... Or someone...?
Selene is Artemis's best friend, has been since they were kids, and by God, she would NEVER let you forget it! Selene's a rather dry, witty woman, who prefers to keep to herself (if your name isn't Artemis, that is.) Her infatuation with Artemis can be a little detrimental to herself, as it leaves her not really knowing what she wants sometimes. She does, however, know what she really really doesn't want.
And, of course, what kind of story is built without some antagonists?
Enoch is the primary antagonist of Corvid, a being made up of pure despair, the physical embodiment of your worst nightmares. He's an almost Shakespearean eldritch monster, the kind of thing you'd see under your bed as a child. His motivations are simple, yet not to be trifled with. Anyone who dares get in his way will not be treated mercifully.
Umbra (or if you're one of my friends who read Chapter 1 - Part 2 recently, the character I've been referring to as "the freaky bug girl,") is the secondary antagonist of Corvid, and a far more personal threat to Artemis. She's got some complicated feelings of her own, and hasn't been present in the narrative thus far, and while I know you aren't supposed to have favorite children... She's kinda my favorite. I think Umbra is the perfect physical embodiment of Corvid's themes, and it hurts my soul I can't talk about her more. Just... Just trust me, as the comic continues to release, you'll see what I mean.
IN CONCLUSION:
Corvid is a story that is currently not finished, and takes a long time to make. I am asking for an investment of your time, to experience this story alongside me & Wells, as we both strive to put out the story that has been burning in my heart for about two years now. These characters, this story, this world, means everything to me. It's a love-letter to myself, I'm not afraid to admit that, but I also hope it reaches a few likeminded individuals, who can experience the same joy, heartbreak, and excitement that this comic brings me. Throughout the coming weeks, I'll be making some additional posts about the aforementioned characters (as well as some I left out intentionally, wink wink) to provide as much insight into them as possible. You can read Corvid Chapter 1 right now on Tapas by clicking on the first image in this post! Thank you so much <3
