>>59769
I don't know why, but a lot of fucked up porn seems to be made as a coping method by people with trauma.
>>59857
Well I don't engage with romance in media very often, and I have no experience with it in real life, so I guess I have pretty plebeian tastes. But I like the drama caused by taboo. Especially when their feelings lead to the person struggling guilt, shame, and self-loathing like in
>>59679. That's the good shit.
As for Spud and Rook, their main conflict is the contrast between Rookie's avoidant personality and inability to connect with people and Spudnik's clinginess and need for attention, both of which are the result of their childhood traumas. The cutting picture is edgy, but I think it's there to show that Spud isn't some innocent angel, he also has toxic traits that stem from his insecurities. His flaws just aren't as self-evident as Rook's attempted child predation. I think Rook carving his name into his arm is supposed to prove to Spud that he loves him, or something.
Also, this is mostly vent art made by the artist sporadically, and most of it isn't part of a linear narrative. I don't think it's fair to compare it to a published story.
>>60068
Nice. Honestly, the Rook/Spud stuff is relatively tame compared to the other stuff he draws. That incest-rape-lobotomy picture on his twitter is pretty fucking dark.