Beloved

Welcome to Beloved, a short, hand-drawn comic inspired by the song of the same name.

Created with pencils, pens, and colored pencils, Beloved is a melancholic and beautiful exploration of love, loss, and memory. The story follows a narrator reflecting on a past life with a lost love, a time when they were both young, blessed with wings, and soared through sacred places together. Now, in a cold and quiet winter, only the memories and the longing remain.

Key Details:

• Art and Story by: K.J. Joyner (Spearcarrier)
• A Labor of Love: This comic was created as a non-profit piece, shared freely for the love of the story and the song that inspired it. If you paid for a copy, you were probably robbed!
• Part of a Larger World: Beloved is a sister comic to the Akashik series and has since evolved into a larger project. You can find more at akashikonline.com and theheavenlybride.com.

This PDF collects the complete one-shot, offering a glimpse into a story that has grown and changed over time. I hope you enjoy the short ride.