New Bollywood Body Horror Erotic Fiction: ‘In Your Skin’ Announced From Image Comics And Tiny Onion
by Olly MacNamee
Now it’s not often you’ll read the words “Bollywood”, “body horror” and “erotic fiction” in the same headline, and certainly not about a comic book. So, it would seem writer Aditya Bidikar could well have created something quite original for Image Comics and Tiny Onion with the announcement of In Your Skin. A four-issue comic book miniseries written by Bidikar and illustrated by artist Som.
Popverse revealed the announcement and an exclusive first look.
Bidikar stated of his new series and writing debut:
“In Your Skin combines my love for body horror and my fascination with the glamorous world of Bollywood. Backed by the incredible Tiny Onion team, Som and I are thrilled to present a story that’s never been seen before in comics.”
Som added:
“In Your Skin feels like a mirror that refuses to flatter. Body horror is not just an adornment but a tool for the biography of mutating ambitions in the seductive world of Bollywood, pairing the mundane with the grotesque. To have Tiny Onion back the project was massively reassuring! Hope this book scares and charms you in equal measure!”
And here’s more on the story behind this new book:
“Priyanka is a Bollywood uber-fan who has been obsessed with film star Ayesha Sen since she was a kid — she’s watched her movies over and over, and knows her dances beat for beat. But after a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet her idol goes awry, and Ayesha announces her impending retirement from movies, Priyanka decides that if Ayesha isn’t going to live the life she’s supposed to, Priyanka would be more than happy to take over for her…”
In Your Skin promises readers an exploration of celebrity culture, identity, and image that’s perfect for fans of The Substance and David Cronenberg.”
In Your Skin #1 is out on Wednesday, April 22nd from Image Comics with the following covers:
- Cover A by SOM
- Cover B by Llovet
- Cover C 1:10 copy incentive by Anand RK
- Cover D 1:25 copy incentive by Tula Lotay