The interracial aspect is not ignored but handled with care. External prejudice is shown (e.g., a nosy neighbor assuming August is dangerous because of his size and race; a vampire elder who scoffs at Sera as a "flavor of the month"). However, the core conflict is internal—August’s fear of outliving her, and Sera’s fear of becoming a monster.
A Black vampire named August has been alive for centuries, lonely and disconnected. He meets a lively, sarcastic human woman named Sera (White). The comic follows their friendship turning into romance, dealing with August’s past trauma, Sera’s acceptance of the supernatural, and everyday relationship hurdles. john persons interracial comics