Press Release
Tapas Media (https://tapas.io/), the next-generation digital publishing company that specializes in bite-sized comics and novels, is thrilled to announce the launch of ‘DPS Only!’ from celebrated female digital comic creator and artist, Vel. In addition to garnering attention for past comics including ‘Countdown to Countdown’, Vel is best known to gamers for her epic commissioned pieces for the League of Legends eSports team, Schalke. The exclusive digital comic series kicks off its first season with 30 episodes releasing on the 7th, 17th, and 27th of each month. ‘DPS Only!’ is now available to read:
https://tapas.io/series/dpsonly
Vel, DPS Aegis’ creator and artist added: “For a really long time it’s been a running gag in my friend group that there should be an esports anime. There’s definitely some out there that could fall into that category, but none really have the same popularity as other more iconic sports animes like “Haikyu!!” or “Kuroko no Basket”. I also really wanted an esports story with a female protagonist, because it’s uncommon for the genre but has a lot of potential. This idea has always been festering inside my head, doubly so when Overwatch League kicked off and I became even more invested in esports culture. So when Tapas approached me with the opportunity to create a web comic, I knew it was my chance to bring this idea to life. If I wanted to see a female protagonist in an esports story so badly, I might as well take my own shot at it.”
Gabrielle Luu, Head of Studio Tapas and editor of DPS Only! remarked: “The beauty of gaming is that it can be done completely anonymously – players are judged on their skill, on their sportsmanship, and despite the perception that the video game industry’s target demographic is predominantly male, the playing field is more equal. These women in gaming are often the most resilient people you will ever meet. They are the ones who face doubt, hate and sexual harassment. They are the ones who continue doing what they love, because they love it, and they refuse to let anyone or anything sour it. Working with Vel on DPS Only! Is an absolute dream come true. Vel is so passionate about storytelling and gaming that every episode is a labor of love and you can tell just by reading it. We are incredibly proud to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Vel on this story and we hope you enjoy.”