Kristina Elyse Butke: Farewell with love, Inkblazers. Now help support these artists!

03 January 2015

Farewell with love, Inkblazers. Now help support these artists!

Inkblazers closes February 1st.
Image (c) Inkblazers

Aw, this is so sad!

I've been a premium subscriber to Inkblazers (for a couple years--joined when they were still Manga Magazine) which provided beautiful, awesome independent comics and manga to the public. Their modus operandi was to be fair to artists and allow them to keep their rights, plus a large percentage of profit. According to the farewell letter it looks like there just isn't enough money to keep the company afloat.

I enjoyed Inkblazers so much and I actually hoped that one day my own work would appear there. *tears*

I've only ever felt like this website, its staff, and its artists genuinely wished for the success of its artists and team. It's very sad to see them go. I hope the staff and CEOs know they did some great work while they were here and that the fans continue to support the artists and their work.

Here are some of the artists/comics I've been following, with links to where you can continue your support:

STRAY DOG by VanRah

The story of the improbable meeting between Aki, an orphan girl, and Toru, a cursed Lycan with red eyes.Re-discover the myth of the Beast of Gévaudan! Beware the wolf.... (Source)

Where you can read it: Taptastic

Support the artist and buy her art: StoreEnvy

Check out her social media: Facebook | Tumblr | deviantArt

CARCIPHONA by Shilin Huang

In a time where magic is forbidden, a sorceress's once peaceful life is shaken by an undefeated assassin, and grudges that are rooted deeply in time. (Source)

Where you can read it: Carciphona | Taptastic

Support the artist and buy her art: StoreEnvy

Check her out on social media: Facebook | Tumblr | deviantArt