10 graphic novels and comics for fans of spicy books

If you’re just getting into comics, Fresh romance would be the perfect anthology to start with. These stories pay tribute to the romantic comics of yesteryear, but with a contemporary sensibility. These comics span genres from historical to paranormal and more. Each story has its own artistic style and spice levels vary throughout. And if a story catches your eye, you can look for that author/artist’s other work.

Here’s one for the romance readers. Unfortunately, it is not currently available in print, although you can order collection ebooks in .pdf format. Or read the entire article online for free! This one is SPICY spicy. Cinder, an elf, and her best friend/semi-retired assassin Maeryll are on an adventure. By adventure I mean going naked in the woods. This story is lighthearted rather than violent, and it’s funny. It has all the magical weapons and forbidden scrolls you expect from a fantasy adventure novel, but with a pornographic twist.

If spirited book readers want to get into manga, josei is the type you might be looking for. It seems like a ‘new adult’ in romance. Josei titles can vary depending on how explicit the sex is, just like in romance. This title certainly contains nudity, but it is not a five chili pepper lecture. The story follows Mizuki, who has had no luck in male-dominated relationships. When she meets Shinomiya, who likes aggressive women, they begin a life-changing relationship with lots of sex and great communication.

Yes, even historical romance readers get a comic book! Esther is the new housekeeper at an Edwardian estate. There is her roommate Patience, the lady’s maid. If you looked Abbey in the centerDid you know that at this time in history, new ideas around gender, labor, sexuality, civil rights and more were bubbling up. Patience and Esther experience their sexual awakening together during this momentous era. This one is pretty light on the conflict if you’re looking for something that’s both sensual and light-hearted.

Sometimes you need a real bananas storyline, and that’s what you’re going to get Dick Fight Island. It’s about a tournament in which the last warrior to arrive is the winner. One of the warriors, recently returned from studying abroad, brings with him a new technique that could make him king of the islands. If a spicy series like Ice Planet Barbarians drew you in because it’s wild but also surprisingly sweet, Dick Fight Island is for you. But let’s be honest: you’ll know if this one is for you based on the title alone.

Spicy contemporary workplace romances are an abundant subgenre. Here’s a version of that in a comic strip. It’s essentially a friends-with-benefits-to-lovers story between two coworkers. Workaholic Fujii Sayo agrees to sleep with her flirty new co-worker, Kiriyama Ryouichi, until she finds someone she really wants. Of course, Ryouichi is convinced he’s the one. The sixth part of this comic will be released early next year, so you can catch up now.

Again, here’s one that you may or may not get from the title alone. But hear me out: the premise is great too! Student Asumi still holds the torch of her childhood love Mai. She heard that Mai works in a brothel. But it’s not like there’s a brothel guide to help Asumi find Mai. She will just have to visit brothels one by one. And those visits provide real character growth for Asumi. This one is as healthy as it is hot, and it’s very hot!

If you’re looking for a reasonably long, completed series, set Sweet pepper on your list. The comic follows Paprika, a young business woman in New York who is trying to find her way in her work life and her love life. You can also tell from the cover art that she is a devil. That angel behind her is the flirty delivery man she gets tangled up with. This soapy comic is for fans of messy girls and titles like Sex and the city And The devil wears Prada.

Mafia romance readers, I haven’t forgotten you. I’ll take you Yakuza enthusiast. This one also has a television adaptation; Don’t mention it. Ambitious student Yuri meets Oya, a young boss in a yakuza syndicate, at a party. They actually fall for each other immediately, but Yuri knows that this man is causing problems. This one is for the instalove fans and people who love female leads being spoiled by their love interests.

Here’s another anthology that harkens back to old romance comics, but this time it has to be gay. This book gives you the chance to meet pirates, ghosts, and kaiju (oh, my!). The stories in this collection are short, so if you like romance in snack format, this is the way to go. Then you can look to your favorite artists and writers for more work.