VAMPIRES OF COLOR, Vol 5 | AFTER DARK, Vol 4
We’re back with a fifth volume of Vampires of Color: Crimson & Iron, our BIPOC VampDay charity zine! Another way to support our fundraiser for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America and add to your vampire book collection.
Starting September 18th, we will have digital and physical pre-orders able to purchase. Get a copy while supplies last. All profits will be donated to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (a disease which greatly impacts the BIPOC community).
PREORDER LINK: Kofi (Digital & Physical) | Donate (Digital Only)
VAMPIRES OF COLOR: CRIMSON & IRON
A beautiful anthology zine with 100+ pages of writing, art, and comics about BIPOC vampires from 39 talented creators. Includes a short story by guest author L. Marie Wood and an interview with author Kenya Moss Dyme.
Available as a digital PDF and a perfect bound 6.69” x 10.24” softcover book.
Contributors: Nesstolgia, Quik, N. Francisque, Essie Essex, Kiyoudaya, TurquoiseTiger, J. Parker Jackson, Val, Ebony T. Soy, Victoria Huguley, Nyx, Alé Anthony, Tay Madison, Leo.nonchalant, Greggi Giron, Ram Mosley, Gilda Danviri (VirtualYellow), Landon K. Mar, V.J. Harris, BYZANTIUUM, Sunny T., Yashoda U. Itwaru, Marat Earendel, Mina Davis, Eliseillu, Kelsey (CrownedinMarigolds), Savanna Fortin, Berlingot, Faleneee, Ray Nadine, Tim Lowery, Miss Horizon, Nicco Guedes, St. Saccharine, L. Marie Wood, Void X, Kaylah Fraser, Blackberri Aries, and vampirepyramidscheme
VAMPIRES OF COLOR: AFTER DARK, VOL 4 (18+) – Kofi | Donate (Digital Only)
For those who want their vampires with a little more blood, nudity, and spice. A digital only bonus anthology featuring original NSFW writing, comics, and artwork from 21 talented creatives.
Contributors: Micah Flowers, DarkChibiShadow, Maham, Swish, Ray Nadine, Monique Goode, J. Parker Jackson, Jutamio, Nauma, Mon Misir, Corvid Dae, Sekinat Adekanbi, Azul Viridian (VirtualBlue), Aniniwan, Nia P., Ceonna M., G WS, Kota H, Sami_isMyName, and Misu
ABOUT THE TEAM:
J Clarke (@vampirepyramidscheme / @blackbettiecosplay), in the capacity of Project Lead/Graphic Designer. They are a queer nonbinary Afro-Caribbean graphic designer and illustrator working as a full time freelancer with experience in print and digital design for advertising and marketing. They’re also the creator and host of BIPOCVampDay.
Their portfolio is viewable here
Nala J. Wu (@NalaWu / @naladraws), in the capacity of Creative Director. They are a neurodivergent queer trans nonbinary POC who works as a freelance illustrator and Art Director in TTRPGs. Past projects include ENNIE Gold winning Uncaged Goddesses, Coyote & Crow, Diverse Vampires, the Adventuring Artist Tarot deck, and more!
Their portfolio is viewable on naladraws.com
Nidi_Indeedy (@nidi_indeedy) is a Black, nonbinary demisexual who loves to write stories, creating games TTRPG solo journaling games, and being a Mom to an amazing kid. When not trying to create something new, you can see them engaging in academic research, watching Korean dramas, or simply taking a nap.
Their portfolio can be seen here.
PAST ZINE INFO/CONTRIBUTORS
Curious about past year’s zines and contributors, check the archive pages below:
Vampires of Color, Vol 4 / After Dark, Vol 3 (2025)
Vampires of Color, Vol 3 / After Dark, Vol 2 (2024)
Vampires of Color, Vol 2 / After Dark, Vol 1 (2023)
Vampires of Color, Vol 1 (2022)