If you love you some gothic horror and you’re a fan of physical comic books, you’re in luck. The gothic horror webcomic Delusion has secured a deal for a print release licensed by Inklore, even though the Random House Worlds imprint usually handles romances. Perhaps this is an attempt to branch out their appeal, or perhaps they were simply impressed with Delusion and wanted the chance to publish it.
About Delusion
The webcomic, which can be read for free on Webtoons, is written and illustrated by Hongjacga. The website’s description of the comic reads as follows:
“It’s 1935 in Gyeongseong, and struggling artist Iho Yun has been commissioned by the reclusive, elderly Madam Jeonghwa Song to paint a portrait. Madam Jeonghwa Song allows Iho to set eyes upon her — an unprecedented event — and standing before him is a young woman. But why does she ask him to paint an elderly version of her? “Don’t finish the portrait.” Tucked between the previous artist’s paint tubes is an ominous letter. Iho learns that no artist has left Madam Song’s abode alive or of sound mind. Just what is she hiding and what will happen if Iho finishes the portrait?”
The story is told in moody ink drawings, with little color, which captures the story’s dark, mysterious feel.
The Inklore Publication
Inklore’s official site stated that “We’re thrilled to share that we’re bringing DELUSION, a deeply sinister slow-build gothic horror, to print! Stay tuned for more details.” However, no official cover image was given, and there was no release date. This could mean that fans will have to wait a while to read the comic in print form. In addition, no price was given either. Given that the comic is lengthy, purchasing each episode in print form, might get costly.
Will The Webcomic Remain Free after the Print Release?
Inklore’s site did not specify whether or not the digital version of Delusion will remain free after the print release. As of the writing of this article, Webtoons gives no specification about whether or not the web version will continue to be free either. If you are interested in reading the comic for free (or you don’t have enough money to buy the whole series in print form), you might want to make sure that you read it as soon as possible.
In any case, fans should welcome the comic finally getting a physical release. Physical media still matters, since it gives you something you can keep for yourself without needing the internet to access it. If you want something different from Superman and Batman, Delusion might be worth checking out.
