Fangs (webtoon)
Fangs is a slice of life romantic comedy horror comic series written and drawn by Sarah Andersen, following the love story between 326-year-old vampire Elsie "Vamp" and 20-something werewolf Jimmy. Originally published as a webcomic on Tapas for its first 76 episodes from October 31, 2019 to July 2, 2020, a graphic novel of Fangs was published on September 1, 2020 compiling the first 76 and the final 25 episodes, concluding the series with a total of 101 episodes.
Written in a six-month period while Andersen was working on re-illustrating the Andy Weir webcomic Cheshire Crossing, Fangs received a positive critical reception, becoming a New York Times bestseller, winning the 2021 Ringo Award for Best Webcomic and being nominated for the 2021 Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication.
Plot
When Jimmy and Elsie meet at a bar one night, they instantly hit it off, partially because they're both monsters: Elsie "Vamp", a 326-year-old vampire in a 26-year-old body, and Jimmy, a 20-something werewolf. As the pair get to know each other, they discover ways of being together, enjoying horror films and novels, shady strolls, fine dining, and a genuine fondness for each other's unusual habits, macabre lifestyles, and monstrous appetites, and, through a series of hilarious moments and mishaps, fall in love.Characters
- Elsie "Vamp" – A 326-year-old vampire who was turned at the age of 26, with a like of gothic culture. As a Satan worshipping "vegan vampire", she gets her blood from blood banks.
- Jimmy – A 20-something werewolf with a like of flannel, able to turn into a large white wolf.