Chapter 17, Page 21a: Livestreaming Supervillain

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Brad Guigar

Fairmount City has faced plenty of supervillains before. But this may be its first livestreaming supervillain.

After losing her brief burst of social-media stardom, Hailey re-emerges with a new look, a new name, and a dangerous new relationship with engagement metrics. Now she is Countess Influencia — the Validation Vampire — and every heart, like, and notification seems to make her stronger.

Fairmount News Network tries to cover the attack, but even the news crew can’t stop checking her feed. As hearts start streaming from phones across the city — and around the world — it becomes clear that this crime spree is no longer just a local story.

The world has met Countess Influencia.

And she would very much like you to smash that “Like” button.

Transcript

Panel 1
At the Fairmount News Network studio. Someone off panel whispers, “Psst! Ms. Takahaski! You’re on the air!” Hana Takahaski looks up from her smartphone and says, “Oh! Umm… We’ve got breaking news!”

Panel 2
Hana says, “We’re getting live reports of an attack on the downtown area.” A stream of hearts begins floating from her phone.

Panel 3
The scene widens. Hana is still on her phone. The cameraman is also on his phone. Streams of hearts flow from both phones and from other unseen people in the studio. Hana says, “She may be the first supervillain to livestream her own crime spree! Moreover…” Then, distracted by her phone, she says, “Hold on…” Her phone displays the text: “YAS, Queen!”

Panel 4 (inset)
Exterior view of the Fairmount News Network building. Several streams of hearts flow outward from inside the building and from the street below. Hana says, “Moreover, while Fairmount City is her current target, she has already taken the whole WORLD by storm!”

Panel 5
Hailey, now transformed into Countess Influencia, floats above the city as streams of hearts flow directly into her body. She says, “Look upon Countess Influencia and despair!” Then, in smaller type: “And don’t forget to smash that ‘Like’ button and subscribe!”

Alt text

A five-panel Evil Inc comic introduces Hailey’s new supervillain persona, Countess Influencia. At Fairmount News Network, anchor Hana Takahaski is caught looking at her phone just as she goes on the air with breaking news about an attack downtown. As she reports, red heart icons begin floating from her phone. The scene widens to show the cameraman and others in the studio also absorbed by their phones, with streams of hearts flowing upward. Hana reports that the villain may be the first supervillain to livestream her own crime spree, then gets distracted by a message reading, “YAS, Queen!” Outside the Fairmount News Network building, heart streams pour from the building and the street below. In the final panel, Hailey floats above the city in her new vampire-inspired outfit as Countess Influencia. Streams of hearts flow into her body as she declares, “Look upon Countess Influencia and despair!” She adds, “And don’t forget to smash that ‘Like’ button and subscribe!”

Spice Rack Comics

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Brad Guigar

SPICE RACK COMICS LAUNCHES TO BOOST NSFW COMICS CREATORS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND CROSS-PROMOTION

[December 2, 2024] – In a groundbreaking effort to support NSFW comics creators navigating the challenges of adult content publishing, veteran cartoonist Brad Guigar has announced the launch of Spice Rack Comics—a banner exchange webring designed to foster cross-promotion among some of the top talents in the genre.

Spice Rack Comics unites creators specializing in adult comics under a shared mission: to amplify one another’s work and overcome the unique barriers of censorship, content moderation, and discoverability plaguing NSFW content.

Participating titles include:

A Collective Solution to Industry Challenges

In addition to traditional banner exchanges, Spice Rack Comics creators will leverage social media, public appearances, and other opportunities to promote the group. This unique combination of digital and real-world promotion aims to help creators thrive in a field that often marginalizes adult content.

“Publishing NSFW comics is an uphill battle,” says Brad Guigar, founder of Spice Rack Comics and creator of Evil Inc After Dark. “Platforms crackdown on adult content, advertisers are squeamish, and creators face roadblocks that others in comics simply don’t. Spice Rack Comics is here to change that by working together to lift each other up.”

A Showcase of Talent

The alliance brings together a wide variety of styles and storytelling approaches, from the fantasy-laden escapades of The Cummoner to the spy-thriller antics of Spying with Lana, to the queer-focused erotica of Filthy Figments. Together, these creators represent some of the most dynamic voices in adult comics.

“With this network, we’re creating a space where adult comics aren’t just tolerated—they’re celebrated,” says Guigar. “We want to help readers discover the breadth of incredible work in this genre.”

Collaboration from the Very Start

The spirit of collaboration that defines Spice Rack Comics was evident in the collective effort it took to bring this initiative to life. Tom Roberts spearheaded the construction of the Spice Rack Comics website, while Garth Graham designed the logo and contributed significantly to the site’s visual identity. Nero Villagallos O’Reilly provided additional website enhancements. Jaycee Knight coordinated the project, keeping the team organized and on schedule, and Matt Sowers developed a custom dashboard and the backend code that powers the webring’s functionality. Together, their contributions reflect the shared commitment to building a platform that supports the success of NSFW comics creators.

About Spice Rack Comics

Spice Rack Comics is a webring dedicated to promoting NSFW comic creators through collaboration, cross-promotion, and advocacy. By amplifying the voices of its members and providing mutual support, the community strives to push the boundaries of what adult comics can achieve. For more information and to explore the works of the creators involved, visit SpiceRackComics.com.