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| Suitor Armor | |
|---|---|
| Author | Purpah |
| Website | Suitor Armor on Webtoon |
| Current status/schedule | Ongoing |
| Publisher(s) | Webtoon, Ten Speed Graphic |
| Genre(s) | Fantasy, Romance |
Suitor Armor is a fantasy romance webcomic by Purpah. It has been published digitally on Webtoon since 2020, and in print by Ten Speed Graphic since 2024.
Plot
[edit]Lucia, the lady-in-waiting of the king's betrothed Lady Kirsi, is forced to hide her wings and pointed ears to mask her true identity as a fairy, who are at war with the human kingdom. When court magician Norrix reveals a suit of armor he brought to life with his magic, Lucia discovers the armor, whom she calls Modeus, is more aware than it initially appears.[1][2][3][4]
Release
[edit]Suitor Armor was originally self-published on Webtoon's Canvas platform for independent creators before Purpah was contacted by the company to make the series a Webtoon Original.[5] The relaunched comic begin publishing weekly on Webtoon in September 2020. Starting in 2025, the series was adapted into voiced video episodes.[6]
In 2024, it was announced that Ten Speed Graphic would be adapting the series for print. The first volume was published on November 12th, 2024.[7]
| Volume | Date | Episodes | ISBN | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 12, 2024 | 1-17 | ISBN 9780593835630 | [8] |
| 2 | May 20, 2025 | 18-38 | ISBN 9780593835661 | [9][10] |
| 3 | August 12, 2025 | 39-51 | ISBN 9780593835692 | [11] |
The first three print volumes contain an additional story showing how two major supporting characters, Baynard and Peres, became a couple.[11]
Reception
[edit]School Library Journal gave the first print volume a starred review.[4] Nick Taylor on The Hub, a blog for the Young Adult Library Services Association, noted how Purpah explored "the history of this fantasy world while keeping the pace quick and the story beats character-focused", and compared the series to Beauty and the Beast, Nimona, James Tynion IV's Wynd, and Sleepless.[12]
C. M. Ramsburg of Comic Book Resources gave the first print volume a rating of 8 out of 10 stars, praising the art and side characters, though the reviewer was critical of the large amount of solid-colored backgrounds and the absence of a table of chapters.[13]
Rebekah Ilo of Philstar Life noted the comic's focus on depicting healthy romantic relationships, pointing out a scene where Lucia becomes upset at Modeus for saying he was made for her, the Full Metal Alchemist-like magic system, and the inclusion of queer characters.[14]
The first volume was included in the 2026 Great Graphic Novels for Teens list.[15]
References
[edit]- ↑ Destito, Deanna (2020-09-21). "A Year of Free Comics: Fall in love with SUITOR ARMOR". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- ↑ Puc, Samantha (2025-01-07). "EXCLUSIVE: Check out the Ten Speed Graphic Spring 2025 release schedule". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ Lacson, Therese (2021-02-28). "A MONTH OF GREAT ROMANCE: 14 Romantic Webtoons to make you fall head-over-heels in love". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- 1 2 Purpah. "Suitor Armor". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- ↑ Ramsburg, C. M. (2025-05-16). "'I'm Excited to Reach the Ending': Suitor Armor Creator Purpah Details Webtoon Journey & What Comes Next". CBR. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ Kawachi, Hayame (2025-08-18). "WEBTOON launches video episodes". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ Puc, Samantha (2024-03-28). "Exclusive: Ten Speed Graphic announces its fall 2024 lineup". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Comments, Adi Tantimedh | (2024-11-28). "Suitor Armor: Interview with Hit Webtoon Creator Purpah on Vol. One". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ Dumpleton, Elise (2025-05-19). "Take A Peek At 'Suitor Armor: Volume Two' by Purpah". The Nerd Daily. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ Burdette, Chad (2025-06-05). "Interview: Exploring The Webtoon Romantasy Graphic Novel Suitor Armor Vol. 2 With Creator Purpah". Comic Watch. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- 1 2 Tantimedh, Adi (2025-09-27). "Suitor Armor: Interview with Purpah on Vol. 3 of the Webtoon Hit". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
In terms of Volume 1, 2, and 3 I was able to write and draw how Baynard and Peres first met and fell in love!
- ↑ "Great Graphic Novels (#GGN2026) Featured Review: Suitor Armor by Purpah". www.yalsa.ala.org. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- ↑ Ramsburg, C. M. (2024-11-20). "Webtoon's Odd Love Story of a Girl and a Suit of Armor Is Worth a Read". CBR. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ Ilo, Rebekah (2022-02-15). "'Suitor Armor' REVIEW: Fantasy romance done right". Philstar Life. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ Milburn, Rachel (2026-02-12). "2026 Great Graphic Novels for Teens". The Hub. Retrieved 2026-08-06.