

The series is an expanded adaptation of Oseman's 2015 novella, Nick and Charlie, although the characters originally appeared. It follows the lives of Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring as they meet and fall in love. Heartstopper updates three times a month, on the 1st, 11th, and 21st, at 11am UK time. Heartstopper is an ongoing young adult LGBTQ+ graphic novel and webcomic series written and illustrated by British author Alice Oseman. Nick and Charlie are characters from my debut novel, Solitaire. Friendship blooms quickly, but could there be something more…? Heartstopper brings viewers along for the ride as an out gay teen Charlie Spring, played by Joe Locke (his first major role), navigates dating while struggling against bullies and discrimination at.

Read from the beginning / read on tapas / my art blog / my personal blog / art instagram / heartstopper merch / read the next update early on Patreon!Ĭharlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at a British all-boys grammar school.

It gained a significant following, and Oseman decided to self. 25y/o Charlie and 26y/o Nick have a little middle-of-the-night chat… Oseman started publishing Heartstopper as a webcomic on Tumblr and Tapas in September 2016.
