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@blondie666-01.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 6:49 PM

What Diyu and his demons are like in *The Gray Show* (comic on hiatus).
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In *The Gray Show*, the entrance to Diyu is the Great Wall—or rather, a version of that wall serving as a portal to hell—and the flames of hell take the form of fireworks. The most common creatures in this hell are dragons and other animals from Chinese fauna, albeit with a demonic appearance; the demons themselves are humanoid or anthropomorphic—predominantly humanoid with animal traits—and wear Chinese-style clothing that blends Gothic and demonic elements with stylized designs. They utilize the pentagram symbol, adapted to their own culture. Their hell is based on various eras of Chinese history, particularly antiquity, and draws inspiration from traditional depictions of Diyu. Among the most frequent demonic forms are monkeys—a reference to Sun Wukong from *Journey to the West*—as well as figures from other Chinese stories and legends. Their standard weapons are Chinese swords and spears, while the monkeys wield staffs. Female demons are based on various reinterpretations and designs of Mulan; straight hair is their most prominent shared trait. The fire appears as fireworks because that is one of the things people most readily associate with China. Although red is the dominant color of this hell, the palette varies to suit the aesthetic or to provide contrast and symbolism. They have their own version of Cerberus: a gigantic, monstrous, three-headed panda—chosen as an iconic Chinese animal—that serves as King Yan's pet. Finally, the facial markings on the demons are inspired by the masks and makeup of Chinese theater.

@blondie666-01.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 6:09 PM

What the demons of greed and their circle are like in *The Gray Show* (comic on hiatus).

#webcomic #comic #hell #indie #indiecomic #demons #demon #art #arte #digital #writer #writercommunity

The Circle of Greed is reminiscent of Las Vegas but also incorporates elements of a swamp. In my version of Hell, toads and frogs represent greed—given that they are essentially the same creature—so most demons in this circle possess humanoid toad or frog hands alongside demonic features. They take on humanoid animal forms, such as foxes and raccoons, due to their fictional association with money. Goats are also present—appearing in every circle of my Hell for their demonic connotations—and can assume humanoid forms, just like other demons across the various circles. These demons wear elegant, expensive suits, though their hats are shaped like swamp leaves—or parts of their attire mimic leaf shapes—and often incorporate a "toad-flower" motif (an infernal version of the real plant). Their clothing is predominantly green, black, red, or gold, reflecting the colors of toads and frogs. Their appearance may also combine animal traits, such as a fox with frog hands. The Circle of Greed evokes 1920s America through its gambling culture and references the movie *The Princess and the Frog* (thanks to the toads and the swampy setting).

Their outfits are often adorned with diamonds, gold, and glitter, or feature casino-themed elements; dollar signs, poker symbols, toad skulls, and dice are common in their designs. Their teeth range from typical sharp fangs to gold teeth or standard fangs studded with diamonds. Their shoes are elegant but often feature toes shaped like toad or frog feet. The water in the Circle of Greed is molten gold—representing what belongs to its inhabitants—though, like the other circles, it also contains rivers of lava and blood. Furthermore, the demons of Greed are the species with the fewest winged members; possessing toad-like traits, most are capable of making massive leaps, allowing them to cover great distances. Another detail: the frontal bone of their skull is made of gold, enabling them to easily crush a sinner with a headbutt—sometimes combined with a jump. That said, all demons in Hell possess resilient bodies and bones; in reality, any of them can deliver a powerful headbutt. However, the Greed demon's skull features that golden section, making it even more dangerous. I decided not to give the Greed demons wings, as their designs were already highly detailed—adding wings would have been excessive—and I thought: why not give them the ability to make huge leaps instead, given their toad-like characteristics?

@blondie666-01.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 5:24 PM

What the demons of gluttony and their circle are like in *The Gray Show* (comic on hiatus).
#webcomic #comic #hell #indie #indiecomic #demons #demon #art #arte #digital #writer #writercommunity

Gluttony demons take on humanoid forms reminiscent of animals associated with eating—such as pigs, goats, or cows—though many resemble bees or flies, reflecting the influence of Beelzebub. They may also adopt the forms of other animals, like wolves, given that most animals are gluttonous by nature, or simply wear accessories featuring fly or bee motifs. Their symbol is a skull and crossbones, closely resembling that of Beelzebub in demonology. While they often wear human skin, they also favor gothic or alternative clothing styles. They wield kitchen utensils as weapons, and most are obese or possess large, protruding bellies. They constantly eat and drink alcohol, and they manage Hell's culinary landscape; street food stalls are a common sight in the Circle of Gluttony. They season human flesh to enhance its flavor, often making it very spicy. Beelzebub is the most obese demon and the only one resembling a clown; although a powerful jaw is a common trait of their specific type, other demon species may also possess it or have super-strength. Pigs and boars are the most common animal forms, representing gluttony and referencing the boar hunted by the children in *Lord of the Flies*; indeed, child demons of Gluttony often wield spears, just as the children in that story did. The Circle of Gluttony teems with flies and small bees, and the demons often use giant flies—reminiscent of the Beelzebub of demonology—as mounts. They frequently wear accessories featuring fly motifs, such as jewelry or brooches, though bee motifs are also common. They can control honey, using it to drown humans or to trap them and prevent them from defending themselves. Something I didn't mention is that they are expert knife-wielders and skilled butchers; they know exactly where to cut the flesh to leave their opponent vulnerable, and they can also create honey maces.

@blondie666-01.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 2:36 PM

What the demons of wrath and their circle are like in *The Gray Show* (a comic currently on hiatus).
#webcomic #comic #indie #indiecomic #hell #dark #darkfantasy #demons #demon #comics #writer #art #arte

Demons of wrath typically carry a dead snake, though they may also wear a necklace of skulls and a cloth wrapped around their arm; they don loincloths secured by belts featuring an eye—a mechanism that keeps their rage in check—along with gloves and sandals. They bear an inverted cross on their faces, a reference to the comic book series *Crossed*. They frequently consume large quantities of blood, followed immediately by a ritual scream. They are the most violent demons toward sinners deserving of suffering; their circle is populated by Nazis and KKK members, and they wield blades and whips, drawing inspiration from the overseers of ancient Egyptian construction projects. Although their animal forms vary, they often manifest as wolves, lions, goats, and other creatures associated with wrath. Generally, they possess one skull-shaped pupil and one "X"-shaped pupil, wield sonic screams and immense strength, and are highly skilled in the use of their weapons. Their realm resembles the Middle Ages—the era when belief in the Devil was most widespread—and is ruled by Lucifer; it is a place where sinners are primarily forced to perform construction work, using the blood and organs of other sinners as building materials. Furthermore, these demons feature accessories and designs reminiscent of Ares (the god of war) and the Hindu goddess Kali, wielding weapons similar to Kali’s blades and Ares’s spear. They perform blood rituals to manage their anger, though they ultimately unleash that fury upon the sinners.

@tenkidokan.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 11:07 AM

Today, preachers and teachers that set you on the path towards GOD are hated, while the preachers and teachers that set you on the path to Hell are praised and adored.

Theology with
Kevin Dewayne Hughes, MSc.
#kdhughes #vbst #church #heaven #hell

@clips4kev0.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 4:52 AM

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#solitude #views #god #heaven #hell #loneliness #regard #paradise #underworld #solitary #prospect #eden #sin #sole #sight #sky #blaze #isolation #perspective #moon #privacy #aspect #air #devil

@00-0003.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 4:52 AM

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#solitude #views #god #heaven #hell #loneliness #regard #paradise #underworld #solitary #prospect #eden #sin #sole #sight #sky #blaze #isolation #perspective #moon #privacy #aspect #air #devil

@bonearizona.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 3:08 AM

Bone Arizona - "Hell" Out Now 🙏

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#BoneArizona #Hell #2ndSingle #OutNow #FamfCompany

@blondie666-01.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 2:33 AM

Self-Insert Shipping
#ocs #oc #avatar #artist #art #draw #hell #love #demon #demons #metal #Self-Insert #dibujo #art #arte

@newyorktopnews.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 2:26 AM

A parking attendant helped foil a luxury #car #heist at a #Hell'sKitchen garage by closing the gate, stopping thieves from escaping with most vehicles. One suspect crashed a McLaren into a pole while others fled in a gray BMW. Police are still searching for the suspects.

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@blondie666-01.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 1:57 AM

Vlad, the protagonist of the comic *The Gray Show* (currently on hiatus).
#hell #art #demons #demon #draw #digital #digitalart #furry #furryart #comic #webcomic #indie #indiecomic

@blondie666-01.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 1:28 AM

Sketches of Vlad, the protagonist of the comic *The Gray Show* (currently on hiatus).
#comic #comics #art #draw #hell #furry #furryart #demons #demon #arte #indie #indiecomic #webcomic

@blondie666-01.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 1:17 AM

Asmodeus appears in my comic *The Gray Show*; the comic is currently on hiatus.
#hell #demons #demon #draw #asmodeus #asmodeo #comic #webcomic #indiecomic #dibujo

@blondie666-01.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 1:10 AM

Beelzebub is in my comic *The Gray Show*; the comic is currently on hiatus.
#hell #demons #demon #beelzebub #comic #comics #indiecomic #webcomic #writer #indie

@novelicious.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 12:00 AM

“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a #hell of #heaven”
#JohnMilton
#writing
Aetherhart

@blondie666-01.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 10:38 PM

Hell art

#ocs #oc #hell #demon #art #dark #digital

@chrissbiblenewsletter.org Oct 3, 2026, 7:00 PM

The concept of hell varies widely across different religions and cultures, often representing a place of punishment for wrongdoing. It's fascinating to explore how these beliefs shape moral behavior. #Hell #Afterlife