VAMPIRES OF COLOR, Vol 4 | AFTER DARK, Vol 3
We’re back with a fourth volume of Vampires of Color: Crimson Legacy, 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 19th, 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: Tiltify (Digital Only) | Kofi (Digital & Physical)
VAMPIRES OF COLOR: CRIMSON LEGACY
A 90+ page anthology zine filled with work from 32 different creatives including full color illustrations, mini comics, and short stories about BIPOC vampires. Available as a digital PDF and a perfect bound softcover book.
Contributors: N.Francisque, Pyretta B, Nyx Wolff, Alé Anthony, Aimee Cozza, Percy, Dr. Mercedes Samudio, Meishali, Greggi Giron, Krystal Reyes, Samar, Jadedisland, Sunny T., Priya Saxena, Glauconar Yue, Essie Essex, Meera S., Gilda Danviri (VirtualYellow), Sun Yung Shin, Aisha Akeju, Remy Boyd-Sandoval, Nala J. Wu, Katherine Flaherty, Code, BP Waldron, Nyada Bryant, Vampirepyramidscheme, Zacharie Damore, Alex L. Curi, Wren Rios, and Misu.
VAMPIRES OF COLOR: AFTER DARK, VOL 3 (18+) – Tiltify (Digital Only)
A digital only zine with a bit more spice and blood in this bonus zine featuring original NSFW writing, comics, artwork and a RPG game from 9 talented creatives.
Contributors: Alé Anthony, N.Francisque, DarkChibiShadow, Azul Viridian, Hitoroki, Ebony Soy,
Meera S., Jae MG, and Ren Taylor.
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 3 / After Dark, Vol 2 (2024)
Vampires of Color, Vol 2 / After Dark, Vol 1 (2023)
Vampires of Color, Vol 1 (2022)