Autophobia is a webcomic that was originally started in 2010 on Smackjeeves just to see what would happen. What happened spiraled out of control. It later launched in 2015 on Tapas. It’s the webcomic that never ends (just kidding, I swear). Major themes explored include love, sexuality, friendships, family, and growing up. Autophobia is a coming-of-age and romance story, that’s gay. Really gay.
Comic Description:
(Autophobia: the fear of being alone)
Louis Beau is a perfectionist and anxiety-ridden eleventh-grader attending Roseborough High. He lives with his strict and somewhat neglectful father, and constantly tries to best himself to make his father proud. His life, however, runs off course when he befriends Daniel, his ostracized classmate, and the two soon find themselves in a secret love affair. Louis struggles with his sexuality, and his growing fondness of Daniel, all the while trying to gain the approval of his father, his peers, and ultimately, his self.
Content Warnings: profanity, innuendos and characters talking about or referencing sex, some references to underage drinking, discussion of bullying/self-harm/substance abuse/alcoholism/mental illness, and the graphic representation of anxiety/panic attacks. Other topics include death, emotional/verbal abuse, and therapy.
About G.H.S.T
A sleep deprived ghost. Lately has been watching Australian soap operas and can’t stop.
