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Author/Illustrator. I draw the webcomics OZZIE THE VAMPIRE and STATION SQUARE. My first graphic novel, tentatively titled THE CHAMPION OF DRAELAND is coming 2024 with Union Square Kids. I also draw covers for IDW's SONIC THE HEDGEHOG series!
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Little bits from the book! I feel a little bit like I'm locked away in a dungeon somewhere drawing all the time like this, but soon I can share this world and these characters with you all properly!!
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it took a while, but we got there!
poor guy
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i’m sleepy
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onward, to adventure!
*random battle kicks in immediately*
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sorry my graphic novels and webcomics are all cancelled because they put harvest moon 64 on switch
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Ozzie the Vampire Episode 08: Heart School - Page 63
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Ozzie the Vampire Episode 08: Heart School - Page 62
Support us on Patreon!
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OC's drawn for folks on bluesky !
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I love it!!!!!!!!!!
So, I kind of whiffed it pretty hard with Inktober this year, what with me only getting about halfway through before having to stop.
Finally getting a job will do that.
But with it being the 10 year anniversary of another great vampire comic, Ozzie the Vampire, of @ericlide, I know I had to so something as a congratulations.
What a fun series with equal parts riot and menace, and it makes me finally want to knuckle up and start my own vampire comic.
Anyway, here's the two star menaces of the series; Ozzie the titular vampire on the right, and her BFF Kimmy, the user of the magical book on the left.
No doubt they'd rather be watching anime.
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Ten years ago today I started a webcomic called Ozzie the Vampire, and no one forced me to stop, so here we are. ❤️ I wanted/still intend to draw something larger and more celebratory, but I’ve been absolutely swamped with comics work lately. Which is a good problem to have I suppose, but hopefully I can get back to this nonsense soon!
Thank you all for reading, and the support and kind comments over the years!
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Ozzie the Vampire by @ericlide
Meet Ozzie, the fangtastic vampire gal, and her BFF Kimmy as they take on the spooky town of Gloomburg, New Jersey. 👻 Demonic forces from the underworld can't keep these two down – they're always up for an adventure!
Ozzie the Vampire updates every Monday and Thursday!
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Apologies for the radio silence lately, I'm deep into the last stretch of my graphic novel!! But new pages are coming, and in the meantime check out this interview I did along with my pal Angie of Solstoria fame!
Vampires, Witches, and Magic
Interview with Eric Lide and Angélica María
October 2023
Solstoria by Angélica María (aka: @charmwitch) and Ozzie the Vampire by Eric Lide (aka: @ericlide) are celebrating their 10th year anniversaries! We're diving into these absolute webcomic legends to learn more about their creative process in a joint interview with María and Lide.
Ozzie the Vampire is a webcomic about a vampire gal named Ozzie and her best friend Kimmy who find themselves protecting the town of Gloomburg, New Jersey, which seems to always find itself under the constant assault of demonic forces from the underworld. Sometimes they even learn something!
Solstoria is follows a girl named Samantha and her brother, Lawrence, who carries the weight of protecting his family on his shoulders. When he goes missing, Samantha embarks on an adventure to become a knight.
For a look behind the scenes at these two webcomic series, read on!
It's spooky season, and both of your comics have themes of the supernatural. What kinds of creepy or magical energy do you bring into your comic?
Eric Lide:
I think the demons in Ozzie the Vampire bring the creepy energy for sure. A lot of them have bizarre and impractical anatomy, and they’re pretty enthusiastic about eating people.
Magic is a constant presence in the story as well, mostly through the spells Kimmy and Grimsley use to help Ozzie fight the bad guys.
Angélica María:
To start off, let's talk about the environments! There are certain areas and themes in Solstoria based around my love of Halloween! I'm not from the continental United States, so I've always loved the idea of a spooky air, or of pumpkins and ghosts. The Wayward Lands and Farmlands, two prominent areas spoken about in the story, are themed after the fall season in the United States.
Besides that, witches carry a great importance in the story. They are magically gifted individuals of any gender, who purify the air and specialize in magics that are of help to the greater good of society. A witch is someone who can tame ghosts, calm uneven levels of magic in the city, and provide useful trinkets and charms for the everyday chore. They're just neat! Pointy hats are all the rage, too.
Which character in your comic would survive a horror movie?
EL:
Well Ozzie is more or less immortal, so she could probably sleepwalk her way through any horror movie scenario…
AM:
Oddly enough, I feel like Samantha and Oksana (eventually) have the calmest head on their shoulders. Most of the adults would probably be fine, Huxley would serve as a great merchant in between sanctuaries, but as for the rest…
Actually, who's to say Solstoria isn't secretly horror…
A decade is a long time to be telling a story! Congratulations! How has your comic changed over the course of its publication?
EL:
When I first started out, I was just kind of drawing whatever and not thinking too much about the future. At that time, I was just trying to cram in as many fight scenes or gags as possible. Over the years though, I’ve come to love these characters and I think about them nonstop, so I’ve been writing more scenarios that challenge them on a personal level. There’s even a bit of romance coming up, which would’ve been unthinkable to me ten years ago.
AM:
Thank you so much! I burnt out for a few years, so you can definitely see my art style and narrative changing. I hope it's not... toooooooooo drastic of a change, but I always told myself to experiment on my pages and change things as I saw fit. If you re-read Solstoria, you will simply see my art evolve with no care of consistency. I apologize if this is glaring, but honestly- it's fun!
One of the biggest changes now that I'm working on the story again is that we've swapped protagonists! Currently, we're seeing the story through Lawrence's eyes. Samantha's elder brother is possessed by a crow god, but he still thinks of his family first. Hopefully, they can figure something out together though!
What motivates you to keep going?
EL:
I’ve always been drawing comics since I was very young, so it’s hard to say. I think once a story is in me, it has to come out in some form, even if it takes forever or no one is interested in reading it. That said, comments– audience response of any kind, really– is always a huge boost for me.
Solstoria has an electric 2010s anime flavor. What kind of series inspire you? Do you have any manga or comic recs?
AM:
Oh, I appreciate the comparison, but I wish to counter it- Solstoria is heavily inspired by Japanese RolePlaying Games! Specifically, games created by Capcom, GameArts, Square-Enix, and a few others on top of that! I do have a few anime I quite enjoy, like Princess Tutu formulated my brain intensely. I highly recommend watching this show if you want to experience a masterpiece! If you just want a good time, I also quite like Slayers!
As for video games, I have so many to recommend! I love Fire Emblem, Breath of Fire, Star Ocean, LUNAR, Lufia... and so much more! All of these games are close to my heart, but stylistically, I think the Disgaea series has a lot of visual influence on Solstoria.
Ozzie the Vampire has a cool punk flair that reminds me of webcomics I liked from the 2000s. Where do you draw inspiration from? Do you have any zine or webcomic recommendations?
EL:
Music was a big influence on Ozzie! There’s a lot of references to my favorite punk and metal records throughout the series, some obvious, others not so much. I always wanted the comic to look something like a scrappy punk zine.
I don’t get to read many webcomics these days, but Boxcar City Rush has been a recent favorite.
What can fans of your series look forward to in the coming year?
EL:
More updates, hopefully. This year was a bit sparse due to working on my debut graphic novel, The Champion of Draeland, but I’ve been wrapping that up and eager to dive back into Ozzie. I have many other graphic novels on the way though, so balancing both worlds is going to be an interesting challenge.
AM:
I'm very ahead of schedule, so I hope I can keep the momentum going. We're learning quite a bit about Samantha's brother, Lawrence, but we will also learn soon about another character who is pivotal to both siblings. He's a quiet, gentle person who tries to take on things on his own, and it doesn't go his way.
Also murder. There may be murder.
What is the best way for fans of your series to support you?
EL:
Leaving comments, reblogging and sharing updates, all that stuff really helps for sure! Fan art always brightens my day. I have a Patreon as well where I post early updates and behind-the-scenes material for only $2 a month. And of course, supporting my graphic novels once they release!
AM:
Honestly I really just love comments and tags on tumblr and twitter! If you wish to support me, you can always see early updates on Patreon! Thank you so much! But honestly, I just want to hear feedback from people and hear their thoughts and feelings about my work. It makes me so very happy.
Read Solstoria and Ozzie the Vampire for free and follow @charmwitch and @ericlide for updates!
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