Simonscans Nico [upd] -

Part of it is . In the few pages still floating around (low-resolution PNGs, watermarked with simonscans’ faded logo), Nico is heartbreaking. They carry a broken compass. They talk to a ghost that may not exist. In one memorable panel, they sit by a flooded highway and simply say: “I don’t remember why I’m walking. But stopping feels worse.”

Simon, the group’s enigmatic founder, was known for high-quality raws, meticulous cleaning, and translations that prioritized mood over literal accuracy. In 2011, they released a 40-page scanlation of Nico’s debut chapter. It spread slowly across forums like Batoto, /a/, and a now-defunct LiveJournal community called ScarletScans . simonscans nico

Depending on which thread you follow, Nico is a melancholic, sword-wielding wanderer from a lesser-known late-2000s webcomic or doujinshi series—possibly French or Japanese in origin. The art style is unmistakable: scratchy ink lines, heavy contrast, and a world soaked in perpetual rain and rust. Nico rarely speaks. When they do, the dialogue is sparse, almost poetic. Think Blame! meets Guts from Berserk , but with a quieter, more resigned sadness. Part of it is

If you’ve spent any time in online art communities—especially those orbiting dark fantasy, gritty manga, or indie visual storytelling—you’ve probably seen the name pop up in forum threads or Discord recs: simonscans nico . They talk to a ghost that may not exist