Castle Swimmer, Volume 1

“The world building throughout the volume is its most remarkable feature, effectively transporting readers to this magical underwater world … Castle Swimmer: Volume 1 offers an incredible LGBTQ+ fantasy and romance for fans to dive into.”—Comic Book Resources “Castle Swimmer hooks you from the start and doesn’t let go. It’s devastatingly charming with a hint of sweetly heartbreaking. Kappa and Siren really are a beacon of light and a joy to read.”—Katie Cook, author of Nothing Special“Drawn together by an immediate attraction but on the opposite ends of fate, the two mermen find themselves at odds with destiny. What follows can best be described as Romeo and Juliet but gay and furry.”—The Mary Sue“Intriguing … with engaging lore and a thoughtful variety of merpeople modeled after fish.”—Booklist“An immersive read! Castle Swimmer’s endearing protagonists are snugly woven into a juicy undersea world that reels in the reader and leaves them hungry for more.”—Danie Stirling, author of Crumbs“Castle Swimmer is an immediate classic. Wendy has crafted a rich world with beautifully expressive art and amazingly thought-out characters all packed with personality. She plays every emotion to the perfect note from humor to dread to guilt to sweet budding romance! Volume 1 is an excellent start to a very exciting journey and I can’t wait to see how the rest of that journey looks in print!”—Miranda Mundt, creator of Muted“Wendy Martin’s Castle Swimmer is a beautifully illustrated and intensely sincere tale of expectation, duty, and love that will leave you nostalgic for a time that has yet to pass.”—Graveweaver, creator of I’m the Grim Reaper“Dive into the world of Castle Swimmer, filled with endearing characters and a heartwarming story that will leave you eager for more.”—Curryuku, creator of Not So Shoujo Love Story“In an underwater world full of curses and prophecies, an unlikely—and HILARIOUS—love story unfolds!! Wendy Martin’s talent for balancing out dark moments with bright humor shines through as Prince Siren gets stuck between his duties to his people and the cute sparkly goldfish boy he’s supposed to kill!”—Deya Muniz, author of The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich“Martin illustrates a compelling story—about two ‘chosen one’ heroes defying their destinies and finding each other—with her charming art and unique worldbuilding. Castle Swimmer is a much-needed, heartwarming boys’ love story filled with humor, romance, and mermaids.”—LySandra Vuong, creator of Covenant“Between the vast waterscape to explore, evolving lore, balance in life-defining moments, and the lovable characters, every panel draws readers in deeper.”—Library Journal

Wendy Martin was born in the Midwest and grew up in Iowa. She spent her childhood raising animals, but she spent even more time drawing them. As she grew older, she dedicated more time to the arts and creating fantasy comics and stories, particularly ones that involved characters who were half human and half animal. After graduating high school, she worked as a waitress and continued making comics on the side until Castle Swimmer, a story about two mermen, was picked up by Ten Speed Graphic and allowed her to draw comics full time. Castle Swimmer is her first series.