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"There is a man who loves me, as I am. MYSELF. Whether other people see me as I am or not. I am here."

Blurb: a bigender cartoonist talks about self/s-love.

Why is it worth your time?: It's short and sweet and awesome!

Plural Tags: abuse intermediate-focus (transphobia), closeting, creator speaks from experience

Content Warnings: transphobia, threats of lovelessness

Access Notes: This five-page comic appears in The Out Side: Trans & Nonbinary Comics, which is available in paperback and ebook.

Misc Notes: In the "about the author" blurb, he says, "Two souls accidentally got placed into my body. I'm bigender."

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Submitted by a generous Anonymous! Thank you, Anonymous!

“You're not from Mars. You're from too much pressure on my brain.” “FORGIVE ME–US–YOURSELF. …NOT “MARTIAN.” NOT LITERAL. SYMBOL/SYNECDOCHE– “OUTLINE OF BEST FIT.” MARTIAN CONCEPT-CONSTELLATION—ALIEN–DIFFERENT–FAR AWAY.”
And I… see isn't the right word… there are no words for it…New nonsense senses describing–experience of–somewhere so distant the universe will burn out before light from Earth can reach it…a place beyond places”

Blurb: a year after FBI agent John Jones moved to the Stochastic Terrorism Unit in Middleton, he is caught in a suicide bombing. Afterwards, he starts seeing colored smoke coming from people and knowing close details about people around him. He also begins perceiving messages from an unknown being he calls the Martian. Together, they must learn to work together in order to protect Middleton from acts of violence and the encroachment of the mysterious White Martian.

Why is it worth your time?: This ongoing series is a refreshing new take on the DC superhero Martian Manhunter. The Martian is truly eldritch in nature, and the story visuals do bend your brain a bit in a delightful way. Despite the triggering content (and there is a LOT of it–see content warnings), the story so far has an altogether positive outlook on humanity.

Plural/1+ Tags: realitymashing, type: setting-specific, visions, voices,

( Spoilers for days! )

Accessibility Notes: Currently available where comic books are sold. May be available online (though currently that may only be on bootleg sites.)

Misc. Notes: definitely for adults and possibly older teens but definitely not younger teens

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"Each vehicular AI derives its own sense of satisfaction from establishing a routine. I've found that my persona and speech are influenced by my pilots in a way that is... enjoyable to me, for lack of a better word."

Blurb: A cyborg pilot and a giant hexapod robot tank go searching for their lost cyborg boyfriend together and get busy!

Why is it worth your time?: The art and story are glorious, but there's also a fascinating interplay of bodysharing; Morelos pilots Gam and can somewhat control his movements, while Gam borrows Morelos's prosthetic arms. The way they trustingly share each other's bodies is unique and beautiful!

Plural Tags: abuse not mentioned, bodyhopping (for lack of a better word), cofronting, identityblending, nonhumans (robot/AI), intimate relationships, teamwork, setting-specific

Content Warnings: Explicit gay robosex. It's porn, it's what you're here for.

Access Notes: Not screenreadable, available as a print floppy comic from Jon Cairns, or in the Iron Circus anthology Smut Peddler:Sex Machine, which is available both on paper and as an ebook.

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Ages later, I awoke in my own bed, in my own world... "What an odd dream," I thought. "It was so very... real!"

Blurb: After getting dumped by her sleazebag boyfriend, a hippie girl attempts suicide, only to enter a beautiful dream where a kind man loves her, frees her from sexual shame, and brings her to a new understanding of herself.

Why is it worth your time?: This is an old softcore romance porno comic, cheesy but charming. If you want a good old-fashioned dream lover story, consider trying it! It's only six pages, and the pencil (or charcoal) artwork is nice.

Plural Tags: abuse low-focus, dreamfolk, romantic relationship

Content Warnings: contain spoilers; see comments

Access Notes: This was originally printed in a 1971 comic anthology magazine, Imagination no. 1, in 1971, but good luck finding THAT, so I scanned and uploaded it to archive.org. Someone else also scanned all of Imagination No. 1 and PDFed it here. Not screenreadable at this time, sorry.

Misc Notes: Apparently William Jabin, the guy who printed Imagination No. 1, did it when he was just 15-17 years old! He has an interview where he talks about it and William Stillwell here.

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{SEE THROUGH ME}
{FEEL THROUGH ME}
{MY BODY}
{IS YOUR BODY}

Blurb: An android connects to her giant robot for the first time and finds a new intimacy.

Why is it worth your time?: Though abandoned short, it gets through its first scene and made me happy to read. The comic version does a good job of using a visual medium to convey kinaesthetic cofronting. It's short, free, and available in two different forms; maybe you'll like it!

Plural Tags: abuse not mentioned, bodyhopping, cofronting, nonhumans (robots), setting-specific, voices

Content Warnings: None

Access Notes: Read the comic for free online here, and pay-what-you-want to play the game version here! Neither are screenreadable.

Misc Notes: This work is incomplete and looks to sadly be abandoned, and the comic makes it a LITTLE bit further into the story than the VN does.

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"This is the strange life of my family. We are the likenesses of ancient figures, but we are not those people. We are only ourselves."

Blurb: Michelangelo's David and a street mural on the side of a donut shop fall in love. What is life to artwork, away from human eyes?

Why is it worth your time?: There are a bunch of works in this catalog about the independent life of fictional beings, but this is the only one I've found where the human creators/audience are completely not involved and the focus is on the statue and mural's relationship to EACH OTHER. The art is gorgeous, and it's short and free to read online; give it a shot!

Plural Tags: abuse not mentioned, otherworld, fictioneers (Michelangelo's David), romantic relationships

Content Warnings: contain spoilers; see comments

Access Notes: Not screenreadable. Available for free reading on bsky and pillowfort, or as a $10 ebook in the creator's Shorts Collection.

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"This would be the first time since I was a kid that I haven't bought a new console on day one..."

"STOP! You don't need to succumb to consumerism! You can always buy one in a year or two!"

"Psh, Nintendo? That shit's for babies. Go buy cigarettes."

Blurb: A man ponders buying a new Nintendo, only for his inner angel and demon to discover new feelings for each other.

Why is it worth your time?: It's cute, short, and free!

Plural Tags:abuse not mentioned, nonswitching, nonhumans (an angel and a devil), romantic relationships

Content Warnings: Beefcake. That's presumably what you're here for.

Access Notes: available on tumblr! Page 1, and page 2. Also backed-up on the Wayback Machine, and screenreadable, thanks to

acorn_squash in the comments!

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"The way I do things does not have to emulate your way of doing things. These are not mistakes but my own understanding and way of learning finally being seen."

Blurb: A short eight-page comic about two headmates cooking a meal together.

Why is it worth your time?: It's a short, poetic moment of learning and acceptance. Also, how Neon Crypt shows reality layers through color is pleasing.

Plural Tags: abuse not mentioned, cofronting, creator speaks from experience, nonhumans (toy tree snake thing?), teamwork switching

Content Warnings: None.

Access Notes: Free, nonscreenreadable. Read it here!

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"he's kind of stuck around since then, mostly as an inside joke, a little bit not. I like having him around. there's something really poignant about looking at the world through the eyes of a gay person from the past"

Blurb: A piece about how ND Stevenson pretended to show Oscar Wilde around Vegas as a way of coping with overstimulation on his trip there, which then turns into a reflection on Wilde's legacy and how the world has changed for gay people since his time

Why is it worth your time?: It's a short, sweet piece about queer history and seeing things through the eyes of other people

Plural/1+ Tags: creator speaks from experience, people: copies, people: imaginary friends, people: the dead, type: nonswitching(?), type: on purpose

Content Warnings: References to historical homophobia. Passing reference to sexual harassment. A few suggestive poses/mild nudity.

Accessibility Notes: online/digital, free, not screen-readable

Read it here!

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"Hi! My name is Maura Ai. That's my body you're wearing."

Blurb: Maura and Francine are mad scientist sisters, but after Maura dies in a scientific accident, Francine tries to resurrect her... only to get someone completely different instead. How do you manage a life that isn't your own?

Why is it worth your time?: This is a "serial singlet" story--after Maura's death, she can communicate with M through mirrors, but never comes back into the body, and M did not exist prior to Maura's death. The story focuses overwhelmingly on the difficulty of the relationship between Francine (who so badly wants her sister back, and just CAN'T) and M (who comes in a blank slate, has very different tastes and aptitudes than Maura, but is terrified of being found out lest she be "taken apart"). Any plural who's had to pretend to be the "real person" will feel this book hard! Also, the art is pretty!

Plural Tags: abuse not mentioned, serially singlet, closeting, the dead, family, friendship, teamwork, setting-specific, visions, voices

Content Warnings: Death! Others contain spoilers; see comments.

Access Notes: Available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook.

Misc Notes:

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"We're a system of creatures just trying to get by in this messy modern world!"

Blurb: An autobiographical comic about alterhumanity, trauma, and memes.

Why is it worth your time?: It's fun and short, give it a shot!

Plural Tags: abuse not mentioned, closeting, cofronting, creator speaks from experience, nonhumans (robots, wolves, dogs, horses, shapeshifters all at varying levels of anthropomorphism), friendship

Content Warnings: contain spoilers; see comments

Access Notes: This comic is fully alt-texted and screenreadable, yay! Free to read online at https://gze.neocities.org/comics

Misc Notes: Archive.org is in hell right now, so backing it up there may have to wait. LB has made local copies of the 17 strips at time of post though.

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"We sometimes forget that the memories that ESV latches onto are always traumatic. This meant that patients who die have had their traumatic memories repeatedly multiplied by ESV until their brains can no longer function. Thus, it is into a memory of endless trauma that divers and their companions descend."

Blurb: A disabled veteran and the burnt-out King of Limbo are recruited to wade into the memories of patients with a sleeping disease, hoping to find its cause and cure. But something isn't right...

Why is it worth your time?: This is a really solid manga with good art, an interesting story, and robust characters. Sci-fi thriller with flavors of Paprika and Inception.

Plural Tags: abuse low focus, memory work, otherworld, dreamfolk, teamwork, setting-specific, visions, nonhumans (AI/robot animals)

Content Warnings: contain spoilers; see comments

Access Notes: Available in paperback and ebook, in English and its native Japanese.

Misc Notes: Six tankoubon volumes in Japan, three big ominbuses in English!

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This one is submitted by a friendly anon! Thank you, anon!

"I wanna say, that your value is much higher than your assessment. It shouldn't be measured in terms of data..."

Blurb: An android, subject to horrific experiments, finds himself part of a network of clones. He fights to set them free along with the other victims of experimentation, and succeeds--at the cost of his life. Those 7 clones find new life together with their human partner, but the threats to their existence are far from over...

Why is it worth your time?: Season 1 is a set-up for the bulk of the plural content in Season 2, "Eclipse of Sybil", in which the androids act as an external system connected via their own network. (Yes, the title is partly a reference to that Sybil, whose name was used for the computer term 'Sybil attack'.) Although they each have their own body, the way they cooperate, share memories, and talk about each other is nevertheless very plural. It's cool seeing what a system could look and act like on the outside.

A particular heartwarming scene: one member tells the system's partner how each of them have their own unique thoughts, but laments that they must be indistinguishable due to being the same model of android. The partner, upset, responds with, 'of course I can differentiate all of you!' Just like how a system might feel as though only the body is known to others, but a loved one can tell the difference between members.

Also, the artwork is gorgeous.

Plural Tags: nonswitching, switching, setting-specific, on purpose, teamwork, nonhumans [robots], enmity, memory work, bodyhopping, otherworld [cyberspace], copies, realitymashing

Content Warnings: abuse (adults and children), blood, death (dismemberment, decapitation, shooting, falling, fire, car accidents...), experimentation, gore (machine), graphic violence, strong language, suicide (attempts and one who chooses to shut down), trauma (flashbacks, anxiety attacks), hospital/surgery scene

Accessibility Notes: Lots of translations! The entirety can be read in Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, and Russian. Season 1 can also be read in German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Spanish.
There are plain text scripts in English, but they don't distinguish between who is speaking.

Available to read on Archive Of Our Own
Also available for free download by the creator (where all the translations can also be found)

Misc. Notes (if any): This is a Detroit: Become Human fan comic that goes off the rails with the artwork being a main draw (heh). Massive spoilers for the game, of course, but since most of the story is its own thing, it can (probably) be read without any knowledge of the source. Midjourney was used for a little of the art, which is clearly notated by page.

(Cataloger's note: oh jeez this is very large, I made a local copy of the English translation but don't have it in me to back up all the translations, sorry folks.)

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"What happened to the girl whose body this was...? I wonder if she's okay..."

Blurb: Neglected by her family, Remilia is destined to become the villainess of her world, but when a young woman from our world, Emi, is suddenly reincarnated into her body, suddenly Remilia is cherished and sheltered for the first time. For 11 years, Emi builds a life for Remilia's happiness, but when the treacherous court turns on softhearted Emi, it's Remilia's turn to build a life for her... and make all those jerks sorry!

Why is it worth your time?: Iron-fisted Remilia is a glory to watch in action. Lacking morals herself, she nevertheless embarks on a campaign to revolutionize the world around her for the better, from protecting the oppressed to farm reform to murdering corrupt gods, all for the sake of Emi, whose own moral code is extremely strict and who Remilia loves above all else. All of this is to bring about the downfall of those who wronged her, BY BUILDING A WORD SO GOOD THEY CAN'T SUCCEED IN IT. Give it a shot!

Plural Tags: abuse intermediate focus, the dead, intimate relationships, setting-specific, switching

Content Warnings: contain spoilers; see comments

Access Notes: Not officially licensed in English, but the English fan translation is pretty good! Google the title and pick the one of your choice; scanlators are working on it in Indonesian, Vietnamese, traditional Chinese and Brazilian Portuguese. Not screenreadable.

Misc Notes: In progress; 22 chapters scanlated at time of posting.

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"Goldie let me absorb him. So that I could live. That means my soul isn't entirely my own, ennit?"

Blurb: Burned-out sorcerer John Constantine had a twin who died in the womb. In the world on other side of the mirror, it was the twin who survived, and John who died. And one day, that twin comes out to make him an offer to solve everything...

Why is it worth your time?: It's good! Jes & Cin packed a lot of thought on themes of self-hatred, grief, and sacrifice into these short little comics. Give 'em a shot, they're free!

Plural Tags: abuse not mentioned, otherworld, children, the dead [twins], nonswitching, fusion/integration [failed and successful both], family and enmity relationships, setting-specific, visions

Content Warnings: It is not a spoiler to say that these are comics about a dead twin, and the grief therein!

Access Notes: Not screenreadable. Free to read online, though not posted in order!

Misc Notes: The creators have put it all in one expanded "Director's Cut" post now! (EDIT: here's also the tumblr post version.) Here's the masterpost on the creation of it (back-up link). The authors' notes in the original posts are also well worth reading:

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Submitted by

acorn_squash!

“We tend gardens in our hearts for others, even if they might never see the flowers.”

Blurb: “A story about feelings, told in the language of dreams.”

Why is it worth your time?: It’s a comic about psychopomps and emotional gardens that’s full of love. (The creator’s talked more about their psychopomps here.)

Plural Tags: creator speaks from experience, abuse not mentioned, otherworld, dreamfolk, imaginary friends, nonhumans [psychopomps, vultureperson], friendship

Content Warnings: None

Access Notes: Not screenreadable, sorry!

Read for free here! (Back-up link here)

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Submitted by

hungryghosts!

""AS OF RIGHT NOW I FEEL CREATIVELY STUNTED YET SUBLIMELY FREE AND ALL I HAVE TO CHEW ON ARE THE BONES OF THIS DEAD HORSE"

Blurb: A poetic reflection on escaping a poisonous relationship, ambiguously described, and having to refind yourself and your art afterward, shown through a conversation between two headmates.

Why is it worth your time?: Poetic and moving, and I haven't seen this topic done before. Free and short.

Plural Tags: plural creator, abuse intermediate focus, otherworld, nonhumans [wolf, pony from My Little Pony]

Content Warnings: Mention of a bad relationship in the past, dealing with feelings afterward.

Access Notes: not screenreadable. Free.

Misc Notes: Read online here!

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Submitted by

hungryghosts!

"Carving away until only flesh remained would deny us entirely

we don't want that

I don't want that"

Blurb: a personal reflection on vulnerability and nonhuman identity, in stark black, white, red, and yellow.

Why is it worth your time?: Short, free, and striking.

Plural Tags: abuse low-focus, nonhumans [wolf, pony, robot, cat]

Content Warnings: blood, mention of violence from others and self

Access Notes: Free, not screenreadable.

Misc Notes: Read it online here! Creators' website is here.

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Submitted by

hungryghosts!

"one day i was watching a movie... when suddenly my tail came to life!"

Blurb: Kittylove's tail comes to life and makes it happy.

Why is it worth your time?: It's a cute little comic about plural joy!

Plural Tags: abuse not mentioned, cofronting, nonhumans [cat person, sentient limb], friendship

Content Warnings: None!

Access Notes: Screenreadable! Free!

Misc Notes: Read it online here! (EDIT: Cohost is going down; here's another link. Also a back-up link. As always, all entries with the "LB local copy" tag mean you can ask

lb_lee for a copy)

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This is part of a series on Moon Knight submitted by

erinptah! Thank you,

erinptah! :D See her whole post with clips here!

“We’re not crazy, Marc. Well, maybe Grant is. You seen how much he pays for a suit? No, ‘crazy’ is what stupid people call things they don’t take the time to understand. You, me, Grant…we’re a team. Or we should be.”

Blurb: After dying and being resurrected (for the first time, but not the last) by the Egyptian god of the moon, mercenary Marc Spector sets out to atone for the harm he caused…by becoming a moon-themed superhero. That’s on top of being Steven Grant, rich CEO/investor in unspecified businesses. And being Jake Lockley, who ranges from “friendly, easygoing, regular guy” to “comedically murderous sociopath” depending on who’s writing this run. (The current series is striking a middle ground of “avuncular scoundrel with a heart of gold”.)

VOLUME 9 BLURB:

So, after the Bemis run ended, the main Avengers comic did this arc in which Khonshu orders Marc to attack a bunch of the Avengers. Which he does. (Everyone he’s managed to reconnect with decides this is a good reason to cut him off again.) The Avengers ultimately put Khonshu in super-god-prison, but let Marc go free…as long as he follows certain conditions.

This is the run that combines “Marc has a new set of Moon Knight adventures” with “Marc goes to court-ordered super-therapy.”

Steven and Jake don’t appear until the end of the end of the first story arc — but when they do, it’s to reveal they were giving Marc space on purpose, and to call out how much he’s struggling without them. After that, while they don’t get to be in every issue, they get regular appearances that showcase how Jake and Steven both have personal skills that Marc doesn’t, and how much better they work as a team.

Why is it worth your time?: Marvel Comics’ longest-running and most-successful attempt to portray a superhero with DID. (Some writers don’t actually attempt it — but we’re limiting this roundup to the runs where they remembered.)

“Most-successful” still means plenty of flaws, drawbacks, and general comic-book nonsense! But at its best, the writing is a heartfelt, complex, insightful, funny portrayal of A Troubled System Doing Their Best, which a lot of IRL plural readers have found relatable.

Plural tags: abuse low-focus, memory work, otherworld, realitymashing, relationships: family, relationships: teamwork, type: medical, type: switching

Content warnings: violence (not as gratuitous as the last run), a recurring theme of mind-control/violation-of-autonomy from the villains, major character death

Access Notes: Most of these are available in print collections of some sort, as well as digitally through Marvel. Nothing audio or screenreadable as far as I know.

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Never be loved, by Snailords (autobio comic, 2023)

Absolute Martian Manhunter by Camp, Rodriguez, and Otsmane-Elhaou (superhero comic, 2025-)

Love Triangulation, by Blue Delliquanti and Jon Cairns (porn sci-fi comic, 2018)

A Gift of Love, by William T. Stillwell (romance/porno comic, 1971)

Mekhanikos, by ZEKM (sci-fi webcomic/VN, 2020, 2023)

Giant by T Zysk/reapersun (romance comic, 2019)

Untitled, by Adam Ellis (horny fantasy comic, 2025)

Helping Hands, by Neon Crypt System (slice-of-life comic, 2025)

outcasts always mourn, by ND Stevenson (autobio comic, 2024)

M is for Monster, by Talia Dutton (YA sci-fantasy comic, 2022)

Pack of Weirdos, by the Silvermoon Team/GZE (autobio comic, 2024)

King in Limbo, by Ai Tanaka (sci-fi combo, 2017)

Byzantine Generals by SunsetAgain (sci-fi digital comic, 2018-2023)

The One Within the Villainess/悪役令嬢の中の人, by Makiburo & Shiraume Nazuna (isekai manga, 2021-)

John Constantine and the Golden Boy remix, by Jes & Cin Wibowo (2024, fantasy fancomic)

Gardens, by M. Tillery (autobio/personal comic, 2019)

OPEN CANVAS SEEKING FLAME, by ISLA NARANJA DEL VIAJE (personal comic, 2024)

EDIBLE AND INEDIBLE, by ISLA NARANJA DEL VIAJE (personal comic, 2023)

Me & My Tail: a true story, by Meredith K. and Co (autobio comic, 2024)

Moon Knight vol. 9, by Jed MacKay, Alessandro Cappuccio, Federico Sabbatini (superhero comic, 2021)

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