In the PigKing universe, where there are only three active renderers, I consider
Frank Romano the best among them. He stands out for his innovative spirit, his willingness to experiment with new ideas, and his technical skill in pose composition. The results are not always perfect, but his effort to explore different paths places him on a higher level than the others.
The issue does not lie in the genre of the stories – after all, PigKing covers practically all of them. The weak point, in my view, is that many of Frank’s narratives feel
nonsensical, lacking a minimum sense of reality. Of course, the creator’s imagination is free territory, where no one else treads, so I find it valid to take risks with more “illogical” approaches.
I also notice that Frank seems to have abandoned AI-based textures and is now developing something more
photographic compared to his previous works, which is an interesting visual improvement. However, another point I consider outside of PigKing’s standard is his tendency to create characters that do not follow the classic aesthetic: women with striking curves, large breasts, and attractive faces. His creations are often thinner, sometimes even unattractive, which deviates from the identity that draws the audience. It is no coincidence that his stories receive fewer comments compared to the works of Teddy and Juanito Brown.
It’s worth remembering that about
94.8% of the adult population identifies as heterosexual, while only 1.8% identifies as homosexual or bisexual. This should be taken into account, since the gay audience that follows PigKing is a minority, while the majority of supporters expect stories that connect with the heterosexual imagination. In this sense, creating characters outside the established standard can be seen as a waste of time from a market perspective.
I am not saying that Frank Romano’s work is bad or in poor taste — far from it. My view is purely from a market standpoint, also considering the strong influence of aesthetics. That said, I consider his latest work
excellent from a visual perspective, but one that hardly reaches the
90% heterosexual audience that sustains the project.
That being said, I believe Frank’s works could greatly improve by including
slice of life introductions — small everyday moments that help contextualize the characters and make them more relatable to the audience. In addition, it would be essential to invest in
female characters within the classic PigKing standard: women with
large breasts, big butts, thick thighs, and beautiful faces, with that striking sensuality that has always won over supporters. Combined with a more
credible narrative foundation, allowing for historical continuity between stories, this would give more consistency to his creations and increase engagement. These changes would preserve Frank’s innovative spirit, but within an
aesthetic and narrative alignment that connects directly with PigKing’s main audience.