Post by: Nimphy on September 02, 2014, 06:30:49 AM
Post by: Logical Psycho on September 02, 2014, 07:13:43 AM
But of those, Unsounded by Ashley Cope really stands out.
Great artwork, clever writing, fantastic lifelike characters, and incrediblly detailed worldbuilding. Updates 3 times a week [Mon / Wed / Fri].
Post by: Nimphy on September 02, 2014, 07:40:00 AM
I read about a dozen others..
But of those, Unsounded by Ashley Cope really stands out.
Great artwork, clever writing, fantastic lifelike characters, and incrediblly detailed worldbuilding. Updates 3 times a week [Mon / Wed / Fri].
I've just started reading it actually! Literally just started, still in the first chapter with the first monster.
I've also recently started reading Slightly Damned. Looks nice so far.
Post by: Headfinder on September 02, 2014, 07:55:44 AM
Quote from: PREQUEL: About
More specifically, PREQUEL is an interactive story where readers serve as the protagonist’s subconscious. It was inspired by the user command model employed by MS Paint Adventures and is based on the Elder Scrolls universe created by Bethesda Softworks, though familiarity with either of these is not necessary to understand PREQUEL. PREQUEL began as a forum thread on the MS Paint Adventures Forums, but has since been moved to its own site for readability (you are reading that site right now).
Thanks, and I hope you enjoy reading my story about an alcoholic cat who hears internet voices.
Spoiler: show
It doesn't have an outstanding art, and it's going through some updating issues (Like, updating once a month / every two months / a week later...), yet I can't help but love Katia's cuteness. The updates come with several pictures (usually), and a lot of text. And there's some .swf (http://www.prequeladventure.com/this/KatiaExcelsior.html) here and there. Those are outstanding (
Post by: Logical Psycho on September 02, 2014, 08:56:00 AM
I've just started reading it actually! Literally just started, still in the first chapter with the first monster.
Hope you like it :)
One of the parts I really love about the Unsoundedworld is that it the kind of.. magic, used is not abracadabra -> fireball - but instead a kind of world-hacking.
So rather than random spellery, it has a structure much more like "Alright, listen up world. For this patch of earth with dimension that-and-that, we switch the solidity around with that bit of water there" - and all of a sudden you sink in that patch of earth. Would be bad news if they'd restore the solidity-aspect while you are still submerged in that bit of earth.. So the system very much depends on creativity, a welltrained eye for what to aspects to work with, et cetera.
Anyway, you don't actually need that to read the comic. ;D
Post by: ThisOneGuy on September 02, 2014, 11:05:53 AM
I've also recently started reading Slightly Damned. Looks nice so far.Slightly Damned is one of my favourite comics, too bad it updates only once a week.
Gunnerkrigg Court is a great comic. The art is in my option, very good at the later years, and updates pretty frequently. The artwork gets better after the first comics.
Post by: ThisCat on September 02, 2014, 11:36:40 AM
- Unsounded
- Girl Genious
- Lackadaisy
- xkcd
- Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal
- Buttersafe
- Gunnerkrigg Court
- Romantically Apocalyptic
- Two guys and Guy
- Sandra and Woo
- Widdershins
- Chirault (how I found aRTD originally)
- El goonish shive
Post by: Nimphy on September 02, 2014, 11:44:45 AM
Let's see...
- Not a Villain
- Sandra and Woo
- Gaia
- Shades of Gray
- Strays
- I've read a part of Slightly Damned, so I'll put that in the list, too.
- There was a bunch of other webcomics, but none managed to capture my attention for long enough. If I remember more I'll add them. Meanwhile SSSS is my favorite one ;)
Post by: Unlos on September 02, 2014, 02:57:16 PM
Post by: Sparky Dragon on September 02, 2014, 03:12:10 PM
-Girl Genius
-Spinnerette
-Agents of the Realm
-SSSS (imagine that!)
-Paranatural
I've almost caught up in Weregeek, and occasionally check in on Saint for Rent.
Post by: noako on September 02, 2014, 03:31:24 PM
HERE'S A LIST
http://thearchipelago.smackjeeves.com/ (http://thearchipelago.smackjeeves.com/) Really good adventure comic, nearing the end slowly.
http://questionablecontent.net/index.php (http://questionablecontent.net/index.php) This is like a sitcom of webcomics.
http://drmcninja.com/ (http://drmcninja.com/) A classic.
http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/ (http://mokepon.smackjeeves.com/) If you like Pokemon, you like this.
http://flipside.keenspot.com/ (http://flipside.keenspot.com/) not the most work safe... But it's good.
http://www.monster-pulse.com/ (http://www.monster-pulse.com/) Pretty surprising.
http://www.snowbynight.com/ (http://www.snowbynight.com/) Different somehow.
http://www.awkwardzombie.com/ (http://www.awkwardzombie.com/) Funny
http://www.thezombiehunters.com/index.php (http://www.thezombiehunters.com/index.php) Zombies!
http://avasdemon.com/ (http://avasdemon.com/) Pretty art, interesting world.
http://cucumber.gigidigi.com/ (http://cucumber.gigidigi.com/) RPG parody with very good art.
http://hominidscomic.com/ (http://hominidscomic.com/) Really interesting.
http://otusopus.smackjeeves.com/comics/ (http://otusopus.smackjeeves.com/comics/) Cute art, recently started.
http://gingerhaze.com/nimona (http://gingerhaze.com/nimona) Nearing the end... Very emotional.
http://www.johnnywander.com/ (http://www.johnnywander.com/) Funny and more serious strips.
http://solstoria.net/ (http://solstoria.net/) Pretty new, seems interesting
http://feralgentry.smackjeeves.com/comics/ (http://feralgentry.smackjeeves.com/comics/) I think the artist describes this as "fairies in a mob", good art
http://www.true-magic.com/ (http://www.true-magic.com/) Slowly starts getting interesting
http://tmkcomic.depleti.com/ (http://tmkcomic.depleti.com/) Unique art, interesting
http://flakypastry.runningwithpencils.com/ (http://flakypastry.runningwithpencils.com/) Great art, greater characters
http://no-end.smackjeeves.com/ (http://no-end.smackjeeves.com/) This one is written by couple of finns and the setting is post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies. Imagine that!
http://everblue-comic.com/ (http://everblue-comic.com/) Updates slowly but the world is interesting
http://judecca.co.uk/ (http://judecca.co.uk/) Interesting story. Again not the most work safe or child friendly.
http://www.wormworldsaga.com/ (http://www.wormworldsaga.com/) Great art, unique
http://hemlock.smackjeeves.com/ (http://hemlock.smackjeeves.com/) Interesting art... Updates slowly
http://thefoxsister.com/ (http://thefoxsister.com/) Updates slowly but is nearing the end, interesting
I have lots more but I left out what's already mentioned... Also I got lazy.
Post by: Eich on September 02, 2014, 05:44:21 PM
Unsounded (though I'm taking a break so that I can binge read through the archive in a year or so)
Ava's Demon, a little thing that only updates one panel at a time, three days a week, but loads of panels per update. Neat style, intriguing direction.
and xkcd, which needs no explanation.
Also, noako, my sister was friends with the artist of Nimona, growing up. Always nice to see another reader. :)
Post by: Mr_Nabby on September 03, 2014, 02:23:31 AM
Sandra and Woo - Humor comicstrip
Gaia - High Fantasy comic, made by the same creators of Sandra and Woo
Gunnerkrigg Court - Fantasy comic with elements of sci-fi
Spinnerette - Superhero drama/comedy
Brawl in the Family - Videogame comic, in it's final run :'(
Ava's Demon - Space/Fantasy that's drawn in single-panel storyboard style
xkcd - Humor comic about technology, science, mathematics and relationships
Scandinavia and the World - Humor comic about stereotypes, history and culture
Rumplestiltskin - A retelling of the classic fariy tale
Also I follow some newspaper strips on gocomics.com
Post by: shauhagah on September 03, 2014, 05:05:56 AM
These ones are pretty good though:
Doomsday, My Dear
Hinges
The Black Brick Road of OZ
Kiwi Blitz
I'm sure there's at least a dozen more that I can't think of right now.
Post by: Unlos on September 03, 2014, 05:33:25 AM
Post by: Lenny on September 03, 2014, 07:15:58 AM
I've started Unsounded and Namesake.
Up to date with Widdershins, Blindsprings, Todd Allison and the Petunia Violet, Scandinavia and the World, Plume, Strays. (Probably a whole lot more that I've forgotten about, too.)
Need to catch up with Romantically Apocalyptic and Girl Genius.
I also read a looooot of Korean webtoons, but not sure if we're looking for those here? I'll list some anyway - Kubera is good, so is Lessa, The Devil King is Bored, The Children's Teacher Mr. Kwon, Family Man, Noblesse, The Stories of Those Around Me. Most of those have official translations on Naver's LINE site, if anyone's interested.
Post by: mithrysc on September 03, 2014, 08:55:43 AM
Bird Boy (http://bird-boy.com/) - fantasy set in somewhat surreal and strange world
Hinges (http://hingescomic.blogspot.com/) - a story about a doll in trying to find her place in her world, and much more engrossing than my description makes it sound (currently on hiatus until 9/15)
Red Moon Rising (http://www.redmoonrising.org/) - steampunk/ fantasy; gorgeous art but sporadic updates
The Dawngate Chronicles (http://dawngatechronicles.com/) - fantasy (actually the companion comic for a MOBA, but don't let that deter you)
Post by: OrigamiOwl on September 03, 2014, 09:10:03 PM
http://praguerace.smackjeeves.com
Post by: Skatiebobatie on September 05, 2014, 12:52:42 AM
Active Comics
Guilded Age (http://guildedage.net/)
Skin Deep (http://www.skindeepcomic.com/)
The Abominable Charles Christoper (http://abominable.cc/)
Weregeek (http://www.weregeek.com/)
A Girl and Her Fed (http://agirlandherfed.com/)
Family Man (http://www.lutherlevy.com/)
Hark! A Vagrant (http://www.harkavagrant.com/index.php)
Erstwhile (http://www.erstwhiletales.com/)
Girls Next Door (http://pika-la-cynique.deviantart.com/gallery/772068/Girls-Next-Door) (on DeviantArt, no official website)
Lintier (http://www.purnicellin.com/lintier/)
The Forgotten Order (http://www.forgottenordercomic.com/)
Nerf This (http://nerf-this.com/)
Scout Crossing (http://scoutcrossing.net/)
Completed Comics
Pygmalion In Space (http://www.purnicellin.com/pygmalion/)
Lint (http://www.purnicellin.com/lint/)
Darwin Carmichael Is Going To Hell (http://dcisgoingtohell.com/)
Unfinished/On Hiatus, But Worth the Read
Lady Sabre and the Pirates of the Ineffable Aether (http://www.ineffableaether.com/) (on hiatus)
Templar, AZ (http://templaraz.com/) (updates slowly enough to be on hiatus, but absolutely worth following)
Dovecote Crest (http://dovecotecrest.com/) (permanently suspended)
Ice (http://www.faitherinhicks.com/ice/) (permanently suspended)
Platinum Grit (http://www.platinumgrit.com/) (permanently suspended, but FOR THE LOVE OF CHEESE GO READ THE ARCHIVES)
Post by: Logical Psycho on September 05, 2014, 02:22:50 PM
As you might notice, I'm a major sucker for nice art in comics ;D
Order of the Stick (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0001.html) - really, has no-one mentioned this yet? Stickfigures in a D&D-ish world. Never played D&D, but love the comic. Smart writing.
Erfworld (http://www.erfworld.com/) - also takes place in a game-world. Various artists through the years, although I'm admittedly rather underwhelmed by the latest artist.
Sin Titulo (http://www.sintitulocomic.com/2007/06/17/page-01/) - Finished 160-page webcomic, also available as book I think. Has nice artwork, and a rather mysterious storyline.
Kill Six Billion Demons (http://killsixbilliondemons.com) - admittedly I haven't read this in months. One of the very few comics I leave, in order to read larger sections in a short period of time. For the sole reason because the story and the world is utterly confusing. Which is on purpose, but even so.. So normally I might just throw the comic out. But Lord, I love the artwork. It's excessively creative. Perhaps a bit reminiscent of the madness of the movie Paprika, combined with the style of Miyazaki's Spirited Away. Oh well, I'll just link a picture. Not insert it, as we don't have spoilers yet: http://killsixbilliondemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ksbd25.jpg
And as Sparky mentioned previously: Paranatural is really good.
Post by: Sharion on September 05, 2014, 05:52:50 PM
http://www.bmoviecomic.com/index.php - The B-Movie Comic is definitely worth a check. Start with The Revenge of Rutentuten, it's the first part, and finished. Oh, and don't forget to read the author's comments, especially if you're into old "scary movies". ;)
http://www.blastwave-comic.com/ - Speaking of the Silent World, Gone With The Blastwave is basically post-apocalyptic humour. It doesn't really have a storyline, but looks nice and have just the perfect athmosphere for some giggles with goose bumps. Recommended for Cap's fans. :P
http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Monster_Soup/5359957/ - Monster Soup. Don't let the horrible title and the intro pages decieve you, it rapidly gets better. So far I really like the interactions between the characters.
http://nekothekitty.smackjeeves.com/comics/936393/001-video-games/ - Neko the Kitty. If you already read all you could find of Simon's Cat, these strips are for you. Catsez rulz.
http://taintedink.com/ - Contemplating Reiko. Strips again. Great for strengthening laughing-muscles. It gets bloody sometimes, so not really for little kids.
And last, but not least the one that I read ages ago, but I still smile when someone mentions it:
http://g2e.comicgenesis.com/d/2.html - Greater of Two Evils is a gamer-comic (so: mortals, beware!). The drawing style would be the last if I tried to collect it's merits, and the story itself isn't much either - but hey, if you ever had a good time with a tabletop role playing game, give it a chance. I'm sure it will bring up some fond memories from the good old times.
Have fun!
Post by: noako on September 06, 2014, 04:27:57 AM
My favourites are mostly older ones, some of them even finished. Here are the ones that - if my memory serves me well - noone mentioned before.
http://www.bmoviecomic.com/index.php - The B-Movie Comic is definitely worth a check. Start with The Revenge of Rutentuten, it's the first part, and finished. Oh, and don't forget to read the author's comments, especially if you're into old "scary movies". ;)
http://www.blastwave-comic.com/ - Speaking of the Silent World, Gone With The Blastwave is basically post-apocalyptic humour. It doesn't really have a storyline, but looks nice and have just the perfect athmosphere for some giggles with goose bumps. Recommended for Cap's fans. :P
http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Monster_Soup/5359957/ - Monster Soup. Don't let the horrible title and the intro pages decieve you, it rapidly gets better. So far I really like the interactions between the characters.
http://nekothekitty.smackjeeves.com/comics/936393/001-video-games/ - Neko the Kitty. If you already read all you could find of Simon's Cat, these strips are for you. Catsez rulz.
http://taintedink.com/ - Contemplating Reiko. Strips again. Great for strengthening laughing-muscles. It gets bloody sometimes, so not really for little kids.
And last, but not least the one that I read ages ago, but I still smile when someone mentions it:
http://g2e.comicgenesis.com/d/2.html - Greater of Two Evils is a gamer-comic (so: mortals, beware!). The drawing style would be the last if I tried to collect it's merits, and the story itself isn't much either - but hey, if you ever had a good time with a tabletop role playing game, give it a chance. I'm sure it will bring up some fond memories from the good old times.
Have fun!
Ohh, gone with the blastwave! I'm sorry to have forgotten you! I have the actual first album in my bookshelf. Too bad about the lack of updating, though at least the author is honest about it.
So many potentially good suggestions here. Some day when I have free time I'll need to visit all of the links :-)
Post by: shauhagah on September 06, 2014, 04:43:06 AM
I'd recommend anything by Evan Dahm, Rice Boy in particular. The storytelling is just ... wow.
http://www.rice-boy.com (http://www.rice-boy.com)
Also Minus - http://www.kiwisbybeat.com/minus.html (http://www.kiwisbybeat.com/minus.html), I can't quite remember what it's about but I think it was very whimsical.
There's also Thunderpaw which I think is on hiatus but I'm not 100% sure. But do be careful it does have flashy colours and patterns at times.
http://thunderpaw.co (http://thunderpaw.co)
Post by: Logical Psycho on September 06, 2014, 04:55:01 AM
So many potentially good suggestions here. Some day when I have free time I'll need to visit all of the links :-)
Agreed!
I checked only a small number of the suggestions - but many of them seem very interesting! :)
Post by: noako on September 06, 2014, 05:06:00 AM
I remembered a couple more completed webcomics that I really really enjoyed.
I'd recommend anything by Evan Dahm, Rice Boy in particular. The storytelling is just ... wow.
http://www.rice-boy.com (http://www.rice-boy.com)
Also Minus - http://www.kiwisbybeat.com/minus.html (http://www.kiwisbybeat.com/minus.html), I can't quite remember what it's about but I think it was very whimsical.
There's also Thunderpaw which I think is on hiatus but I'm not 100% sure. But do be careful it does have flashy colours and patterns at times.
http://thunderpaw.co (http://thunderpaw.co)
Riceboy was really good, but the current one, Vattu (http://www.rice-boy.com/vattu/), is also very good and somehow it seems easier to read too. Order of Tales didn't do much for me, sadly. I think I need to reread it.
Post by: Eich on September 06, 2014, 11:08:18 PM
Also, I checked in on xkcd, and his "What If" book is out. I immediately bought it. It's on it's way here. I'm positively ecstatic.
Post by: Hrollo on September 07, 2014, 09:12:08 PM
Of course, most of the better ones have already been named (so if you need to make a decision, consider my additional voice in favor of Gunnerkrigg Court, Ava's Demon, Nimona, Namesake, Skin Deep, Rice Boy and other comics by Evan Dahm, Monster Pulse and Cucumber Quest).
But there's also a couple of very good ones I haven't seen mentionned yet, so:
Poppy (http://www.poppy-opossum.com/): The adventures of an opposum mother named Poppy and her little girl Lily, who live in a world of fantasy and magic; unfortunately, in this world, opposum are the only intelligent species who lack magic, and as such they are strongly discriminated against, and often outright persecuted; fortunately, Poppy has lot of raw enthusiasm and is ready to take on the world to protect her daughter no matter what. She also has the physical strength of a dozen tyrannosaurs. Really.
Fantasy, humor, lighthearted stories with a dose of social issues and dark thematics. Updates once a week but with several pages.
The Property of Hate (http://tpoh.smackjeeves.com/): When a strange man with a tv for head appears one night in the bedroom of a young girl and asks her if she wants to be a hero, she jumps at the call without hesitation. She subsequently finds herself in a strange world where concepts have literal, physical incarnations. Lies, doubts, ideas, fears and griefs are all creatures that walk around and, as she quickly finds out, can and will threaten you —it doesn't help that the tv-headed-man, who claims to act as her guide in this weird reality of concrete abstracts, turns out to be a rather cynical and blasé man with hidden motives in his actions.
Surreal fantasy with clever dialogues and writings, and loads of actually-well-used puns. Updates once a week.
A few other comics that might interest you:
Derelict (http://derelictcomic.com); post-apocalyptic in a world that mostly revolves among boats and coastlines; usually updated once a week, but missed weeks happen often.
Ignition Zero (http://ignitionzero.com/comics/); urban fantasy with queer and asexual sensibilities; updates once a week.
O Human Star (http://ohumanstar.com/); science-fiction (robots, cyborgs) with gay sensibilities; seems to updates every two weeks with one or two pages, not sure.
Monsterkind (http://monsterkind.enenkay.com/comic/latest); urban fantasy, lighthearted social drama, deals with discrimination and segregation; theorically updates once a week but often irregular
Monster pop! (http://monsterpop.mayakern.com/); see Monsterkind; the comics are unrelated, but the premices and thematics are really similar (so are the update schedules).
Tripping over you (http://trippingoveryou.com/); boy love (safe for work) and slice-of-life; updates twice a week.
Spera (http://spera-comic.com/onlinecomics/onlinecomics.html); anthology fantasy (different stories by different authors about the same characters); unfrequent updates, but each updates brings either a complete short story of a dozen pages or more, or a whole new chapter in the onging major story.
Iothera (http://iothera.com/); science-fantasy with queer thematics (NOT SAFE FOR WORK); updates one a week in theory, often more slowly in practice.
Witchy (http://www.witchycomic.com/); fantasy, updates once a week.
The Intrepid Girlbot (http://www.intrepidgirlbot.com/); science-fiction and humor without dialogues; updates once a week.
The Last Halloween (http://www.last-halloween.com/); urban-fantasy, horror, humor; updates once a week but pages are pretty big.
Astal Aves (http://www.astralaves.com/index.php); fantasy with lots of original ideas and interesting universe; updates once a week.
Post by: Ceceoh on September 09, 2014, 11:55:51 AM
Post by: Solovei on September 09, 2014, 12:24:34 PM
The Less than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal (http://tjandamal.com/) takes place over ten days as medical student Amal comes out to his family, calls off his arranged marriage, and makes a drunken pact with a stranger in a bar to drive to Providence from San Francisco. That stranger is TJ, who... is really hard to describe in one word.
It's so much more than a road trip story - the characters are so fleshed out, they feel like real people, the art is great, just... guh this comic. There's occasionally some NSFW bits, but it's not gratuitous.
Post by: Richard Weir on October 06, 2014, 03:22:52 PM
I am very much hoping that Minna isn't a fan of Unsounded!
Post by: BrainBlow on October 06, 2014, 05:03:35 PM
Talking of bad tonal shifts in comics, I got into Unsounded without knowing what many of Ashley's fans already knew; and got a very nasty shock when the dark suddenly poured out on top of the weirdly (and slightly creepily) cute. I very nearly gave up, but, though it's darker than I normally like, I can't help but remain hooked.Unsounded is a very grotesque, but thrilling and engaging series.
I am very much hoping that Minna isn't a fan of Unsounded!
Post by: Sparky Dragon on October 06, 2014, 05:30:48 PM
Post by: Fen Shen on October 07, 2014, 07:33:52 AM
Post by: noako on October 07, 2014, 09:13:46 AM
If tried Unsounded two times now, and I've given up again. I just can't stand Sette.
She gets better and there's good reasons for her attitude. But I understand you completely.
Post by: BrainBlow on October 07, 2014, 01:46:54 PM
Post by: Fen Shen on October 07, 2014, 06:28:09 PM
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Sette is all kinds of awesome and three-dimensional. What a great character!I suppose I didn't wait long enough for Sette to show her other sides. Maybe I'll give it another try when I've got spare time (like upcoming SSSS chapter breaks) because the artwork looks good and there are also other characters besides her.
Post by: Richard Weir on October 07, 2014, 09:07:48 PM
Post by: noako on October 08, 2014, 11:01:39 AM
This has gone rather off-topic. Maybe a mod could split it and move the Unsounded discussion to the General Discussion forum? Sorry I brought it up!
Done. So Unsounded gets to be the first one to have it's own actual thread... Let's hope it doesn't die.
Post by: Sparky Dragon on October 08, 2014, 11:05:40 AM
Let's hope it doesn't die.
Eh, we should kill it, make it undead, and then use it as an attack zombie against all the trolls. :P
Post by: noako on October 08, 2014, 01:06:42 PM
Eh, we should kill it, make it undead, and then use it as an attack zombie against all the trolls. :P
And then listen Duanespeak for the rest of time?
Duane IS quite the charmer but I'm not sure I can handle it after a while.
Post by: ThisCat on October 09, 2014, 02:28:34 PM
Post by: Mayabird on October 09, 2014, 09:27:43 PM
Post by: ThisCat on October 10, 2014, 06:04:46 AM
One that I read that no one has mentioned yet is Breaking Cat News (http://www.breakingcatnews.com), wherein our three intrepid reporters bring breaking news coverage of such events like "There's a new picture on the wall," (http://www.breakingcatnews.com/comic/theres-a-new-picture-on-the-wall/) "The People bought a different kind of kibble," (http://www.breakingcatnews.com/comic/the-people-bought-a-different-kind-of-kibble/) and "The trees are falling apart." (http://www.breakingcatnews.com/comic/the-trees-are-falling-apart/)
That was adorable.
Post by: Nimphy on October 10, 2014, 03:34:41 PM
Moral: I shouldn't ignore age ratings on comics. But I just know that I'm going to do it again.
BTW, what do you mean with Duanespeak? I don't find anything weird in it...
Post by: Nimphy on October 11, 2014, 07:00:22 PM
Post by: Eich on October 11, 2014, 07:13:32 PM
One that I read that no one has mentioned yet is Breaking Cat News (http://www.breakingcatnews.com), wherein our three intrepid reporters bring breaking news coverage of such events like "There's a new picture on the wall," (http://www.breakingcatnews.com/comic/theres-a-new-picture-on-the-wall/) "The People bought a different kind of kibble," (http://www.breakingcatnews.com/comic/the-people-bought-a-different-kind-of-kibble/) and "The trees are falling apart." (http://www.breakingcatnews.com/comic/the-trees-are-falling-apart/)I showed that to my mom, and she nearly fell out of her chair laughing.
It's like xkcd with cats.
It's 1am, and I'm binge-reading on Goblins. I don't think I'll stop anytime soon.Dang. That good? I'd love a new story (to go with Cat News funnies) while I archive buffer Unsounded and Ava's Demon.
Post by: ThisCat on October 11, 2014, 08:04:02 PM
Dang. That good? I'd love a new story (to go with Cat News funnies) while I archive buffer Unsounded and Ava's Demon.
Yes. Very good. Another thing I can recommend is Chirault (http://chirault.sevensmith.net/). Fun, exciting and easy to read.
Post by: Nimphy on October 12, 2014, 11:50:34 AM
Dang. That good? I'd love a new story (to go with Cat News funnies) while I archive buffer Unsounded and Ava's Demon.
Yes, that good. Very, very good, and I'm really sad that I read through nine years' (or something) worth of comic in just two days. Anyone knows the update schedule?
Post by: noako on October 12, 2014, 03:50:21 PM
I was told that Unsounded would be dark, like slavery and extreme violence dark, and I was fine with that. But no one told me that it would have been jars full of guts dark. I was alright even with that, but I gave up after a while. Mostly because I didn't like the plot and how dragged and senseless and complicated it was, but also because of the darkness of it.
Moral: I shouldn't ignore age ratings on comics. But I just know that I'm going to do it again.
BTW, what do you mean with Duanespeak? I don't find anything weird in it...
Well in my opinion he tends to... ramble.
Post by: Nimphy on October 12, 2014, 03:56:16 PM
Well in my opinion he tends to... ramble.
He does? I ramble all the time, I probably wouldn't notice it.
Post by: Lenny on October 13, 2014, 12:57:58 AM
I'm pretty new to it, too, picking it up seriously (after several months of sitting in my bookmarks) when it just got onto that break. But I love the artwork, love the complicated plot, love the fleshed out characters... I even love the gory darkness, haha. Read through it three times. Now I'm satiating cravings by checking out the Ask Duane and Sette blog, as well as the artists own blog. And those extra side stories about Duane and Mathis. Haven't read Duane's yet, waiting until things get unbearable.
Post by: kjeks on October 13, 2014, 03:22:14 PM
It's 1am, and I'm binge-reading on Goblins. I don't think I'll stop anytime soon.
Thanks for that one, now I will go and quit sleeping for a long time... ;)
Post by: Nimphy on October 13, 2014, 03:59:01 PM
Thanks for that one, now I will go and quit sleeping for a long time... ;)
Oh, you're welcome. Say goodbye to your sleep!
Post by: FrogEater on October 26, 2014, 04:38:11 PM
Also, in the TWC list, I recently discovered this Snow by night (http://www.snowbynight.com/). An imaginary XVIIIth century, strongly reminiscent of colonial North America : tricornes, muskets, fur trade, coureurs des bois... The authors designed a complete world with only a few cleverly chosen twists from the real world. The result is troubling.
Post by: victrixia on October 26, 2014, 07:59:32 PM
Spindrift (http://"http://www.spindrift-comic.com/") is an absolutely GORGEOUS comic that's currently 86 pages in. Unfortunately, due to some extremely difficult IRL circumstances, the artist has been taking some time off this year, but I expect the regular schedule will pick up eventually. I really do hope so - the story seems very interesting, and the art just makes me weep sweet tears of joy. :D
Post by: Peridotal on October 28, 2014, 07:44:32 PM
I guess I can add Sakana onto the list. It's a slice-of-life web comic about two brothers who work at a fish market in Japan, and their adventures dealing with their co-workers/relatives/roommates! It has an on going plot, and the art's pretty solid. It's better than I'm making it sound.
link: http://sakana.smackjeeves.com/ (http://sakana.smackjeeves.com/)
Post by: Noah O. on October 30, 2014, 01:24:18 AM
The Noob
Sakana
Snow by Night
Unsounded
Ava's Demon
Goblins
Breaking Cat News
The Less than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal
Spindrift
Chirault
The Artist is Dead
Trying Human
Battlepug
27
Octopuspie
Monsterkind
Astal Aves
Namesake
Skin Deep
Ignition Zero
O Human Star
Iothera
Tripping Over You
The Last Halloween
The Intrepid Girlbot
Spera
Witchy
Derelict
Monster pop!
The Property of Hate
Poppy
Gunnerkrigg Court
Nimona
Cucumber Quest
Rice Boy
Monster Pulse
Heck, I'll just add the entire TWC Top 100- and let me know if I miss any
XKCD
SSSS (DUH)
Twokinds
By the Book
Grrl Power
Not A Villain
Precocious
Too Much Information
Delve
Will Save World for Gold
Earthsong
Puck
Girl Genius
Ballerina Mafia
Dream*Scar
Sins Revenant
The Chronicles of Loth
The Androssian Prophecy
Gaia
UberQuest
Sandra & Woo
Carciphona
The Dreamland Chronicles
Flipside
Nikki Sprite
Bear Nuts
The Great Isle of Prentil
Dreamkeepers
The Challenges of Zona
Datachasers
Housepets!
Wapsi Square
Luna Star
3 Minute Max
Spying with Lana
Rival Angels
Evon
Collar 6
Off World: The Crease
Menage a 3
Strays
Endtown 2.0
Between Failures
Oglaf
Freefall
The Beast Legion
Spinnerette
Neko the Kitty
Eerie Cuties
What it Takes
Girls with Slingshots
My Life with Fel
Misfile
Widdershins
The Hunters of Salamanstra
Iron Violet
By Staff and Sword
Out of My Element
Magick Chicks
Questionable Content
Slightly Damned
El Goonish Shive
Sister Claire
The Whiteboard
No Need for Bushido
Shades of Gray
Two Guys and Guy
GoGetaRoomie
Flaky Pastry
Faux Pas
The Cummoner
Save State
Sarah Zero
Blade Bunny
Vampire Cheerleaders
Fey Winds
The Demon Archives
Hubris!
Strawberry Death Cake
SMBC (Sunday Morning Breakfast Cereal)
Everblue
Woohooligan
Zombie Ranch
Modest Medusa
Demon of the Underground
Lovecraft is missing
Wilde Life
PronQuest
Doc Rat
Champions of Yeoann
The Order of the Stick
Selkie
Sluice
Aaaagh. I can't believe I typed all that. I have no life.
:(
Post by: Clayres on November 01, 2014, 02:03:55 PM
A friend of mine gave me a list of things I MUST read when I started discovering the internet a few (or some more, time flies) years ago. Our family was a tad bit late blooming concerning internet. From that list I started reading:
Son of the Philosopher (which has been completed recently)
INK and WURR on deviantart.com
Unsounded
The Abominable Charles Christopher
League of Super Redundant Heroes
Strays
Spindrift
Thistil Mistil Kistil
Fey Winds
Off-White
The Last of the Polar Bears
The Meek
aaand
A Redtail's Dream (which soon became
I stayed with Minna. And now I'm here.
And I expanded my list by
Saint For Rent
Namesake
Not A Villain
Blindsprings
Carciphona
Fallen
Megan Kearney's Beauty and the Beast
Sister Claire
The Midnight Tea Party
Alice and the Nightmare
The Black Brick Road of O.Z.
(oof, what else, I know there's more...) Olympus Overdrive (just recently, and yay, Hades for once is not the Bad Guy!)
Erstwhile
@inkblazers
Vampire Fetish
Mephistos
Grey is...
Todd Allison and the Petunia Violet
among some others I probably forgot. Oof, what a list. But SSSS is still my favourite.
Post by: Oh Deer on November 26, 2014, 05:58:19 PM
Strays
Slightly Dammed
GaMERCaT
Cucumber Quest
Off-White
Olympus Overdrive
Housepets!
Lackadaisy
Wilde Life
Blindsprings
I can't think of any more :-[ , I hope you like them! Please recommend some more!
Post by: P__ on November 26, 2014, 06:04:38 PM
former #1 is Dresden Codak
others on top of the list (not ordered):
Questionable Content
Erfworld
Goblins
Girl Genius
Supernormal Step
Everblue
Amya
Weregeek
Ava's Demon
also for the more philosophically-minded, I recommend Existential Comics
Post by: Clayres on November 26, 2014, 06:08:22 PM
Also I find it very interesting there's a webcomic that has the city I was born in in it's title... (talking about Dresden here)
Post by: Oh Deer on November 26, 2014, 06:20:03 PM
Actually, there's already a webcomics discussion thread: http://ssssforum.pcriot.com/index.php?topic=20.0 (http://ssssforum.pcriot.com/index.php?topic=20.0)Well, crap! I thought I had looked it see! I bet I just skipped over it.....
Post by: Sunflower on November 26, 2014, 06:33:40 PM
Well, crap! I thought I had looked it see! I bet I just skipped over it.....
Do you mind if we merge this with the other thread? I'm afraid it will demote you as thread-creator, but it would make topic-finding easier for readers.
Post by: Eich on November 26, 2014, 06:52:41 PM
Do you mind if we merge this with the other thread? I'm afraid it will demote you as thread-creator, but it would make topic-finding easier for readers.I'm not sure if it removes the thread maker count, actually. I can delete threads without affecting anyone's post count, at least...
Anyway, I'll merge this thread once I get my computer out of my backpack.
Post by: Oh Deer on November 26, 2014, 07:18:07 PM
Do you mind if we merge this with the other thread? I'm afraid it will demote you as thread-creator, but it would make topic-finding easier for readers.I don't mind! I don't care about being thread creator! I just am bored with this hiatus and want to read some new comics! Go ahead!! ;D
Post by: Oskutin on November 26, 2014, 08:52:48 PM
Post by: noako on November 27, 2014, 03:20:15 AM
I'm not sure if it removes the thread maker count, actually. I can delete threads without affecting anyone's post count, at least...
Anyway, I'll merge this thread once I get my computer out of my backpack.
*anime mentor voice* YOU ARE.... TOO SLOW
Post by: FrogEater on November 29, 2014, 02:37:52 AM
I tried 'Pictures of you' and found it to be pretty good.
The prospect of a man in his 40's looking back to his youth might seem dangerously boring at first, but the author knows how to build a character and tell a story... and I read the whole thing. Did anybody else give it a try ?
Post by: OrigamiOwl on November 29, 2014, 03:21:28 AM
It may sound silly but... did anyone read the comics Minna herself mentions on the left side of the pages ? 'Unsouded' is the only one I found mentioned in this thread (unless I overlooked some others).I checked them out, and bookmarked the ones I liked (and remembered to bookmark):)
I tried 'Pictures of you' and found it to be pretty good.
The prospect of a man in his 40's looking back to his youth might seem dangerously boring at first, but the author knows how to build a character and tell a story... and I read the whole thing. Did anybody else give it a try ?
~TMK
~Saint for Rent
~Namesake
-Solstoria (I started reading just when our house internet ran out...and just forgot to go back :/)
-Cucumber Quest (from the artd list) was awesome but I don't have enough internet to read at my binge-y pace ;___;
Post by: Elrew on November 29, 2014, 04:56:08 AM
I could recommend a lot more but the best stuff I've read is:
My Cardboard Life (http://mycardboardlife.com/)
Plume (http://www.plumecomic.com/)
Prague Race (http://praguerace.smackjeeves.com/)
Lost Nightmare (http://lostnightmare.smackjeeves.com/)
Post by: Hrollo on November 29, 2014, 07:46:57 AM
It may sound silly but... did anyone read the comics Minna herself mentions on the left side of the pages ?
Not sure exactly which of those I actually tried through Minna's links but, here's a rundown:
Power Nap > tried it, not my thing
Namesake > still reading
Solstoria > tried it, but too slow to update
Saint for rent > tried it, not my thing
Next Town Over > tried it, not my thing
The End > still reading
Thistil Mistil Kistil > still reading
The Forgotten Order > tried it, not really my thing
Slightly Damned > tried it, liked it for a while (it was kinda like Two Kinds except with much better handling of the same themes), but I didn't like the direction it was going to eventually, plus updates were getting too slow
Unsounded > tried it, not my thing
Bittersweet candybowl > think I tried it, not my thing
The Din > still reading, but slow updates, not sure I'll keep reading
Pictures of you > tried it, not my thing
Take Off > read all of it (it's now completed), loved it a lot, gave me feels. The author's next comic starts on monday, eeeee
Widdershins > still reading
Post by: dwuff on November 30, 2014, 03:20:28 AM
Post by: FrogEater on December 01, 2014, 08:04:31 AM
Thanks to you I tried 'Take off' aaaand... yes, it's pretty good! :)
Post by: OrigamiOwl on December 09, 2014, 09:22:30 PM
http://praguerace.com/index.php (http://praguerace.com/index.php)
Post by: Lars_B on December 09, 2014, 10:10:41 PM
http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php#.VIe2Z7t0wUE (http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php#.VIe2Z7t0wUE)
Violetta is one of my fav figures of Girl Genius!
Post by: Hrollo on December 09, 2014, 11:17:33 PM
Eeee! Prague Race has joined Hiveworks, and got a new site and corrections and it's quite niiiiiice!
http://praguerace.com/index.php (http://praguerace.com/index.php)
Oh, I like Prague Race! Another finnish webcomic, too!
Post by: AchillesHealed on December 10, 2014, 05:41:27 PM
Also: (and most of these have already been mentioned)
-Gunnerkrigg Court
-Monster Pulse
-Questionable Content
-Alice Grove
-xkcd
-Buttersafe
-Poorly Drawn Lines
-Chainsawsuit
-Order of the Stick
Post by: Ceceoh on January 08, 2015, 10:52:58 AM
Post by: mithrysc on January 08, 2015, 11:29:33 AM
Der-Shing Helmer's back! For anyone who was a fan of her fabulous webcomic The Meek, you'll be happy to know that she has just started a brand new comic; Mare Internum. http://www.marecomic.com/ (http://www.marecomic.com/). It's a "science fiction graphic novel about the isolated inhabitants of the planet Mars. It updates several times a week." She has also stated that she will be continuing The Meek this year. I am such a happy person right now.
Yessssss...
I'm not sure if this has been recommended before, but a friend of mine asked for a webcomic reading-list, and in my quest I re-discovered Digger (http://diggercomic.com/). It's "a very peculiar epic" about a...talking wombat, and manages to touch upon morality, anthropology, theology, with some engineering thrown in for good measure. It also involves vampire squash and oracular slugs. It is amazing.
Post by: Sunflower on January 08, 2015, 11:31:43 AM
I thought "The Meek" was one of the best *stories*, period, I'd come across in a long time, with such elaborate world-building, depth of character, intricate plot, and gorgeous artwork. But judging from the artist's comments and Twitter feed, she just buckled under the pressure of work, family obligations, health problems etc. (Plus, I wondered how anyone could sustain a "Game of Thrones" level of complexity, with three different casts of characters and HUGE story arcs.)
With that track record, I'm sure her new comic will be great. But mostly I'm looking forward to "The Meek" coming back some day!
Post by: Piney on January 08, 2015, 01:09:58 PM
She has also stated that she will be continuing The Meek this year.
Whaaaat?? :o I never thought I'd hear that sentence!
Post by: Sigrid Marie on January 08, 2015, 02:58:30 PM
I read a lot of webcomics, so off the top of my head:
Paranatural
THIS IS NOT FICTION
Best Friends Forever
Todd Allison and the Petunia Violet
Olympus Overdrive (based on Greek mythology and the art is just the best thing)
Trying Human
Ava's Demon
Homestuck (yeah is that one even worth mentioning? I think everyone has heard about it already...)
Lackadaisy
Tripping Over You
Always Raining Here
There's more but those are the ones I remember right now without checking my list (my list is on my other computer aka the super slow one that I hate with a fiery passion)
Post by: Solovei on January 08, 2015, 03:14:30 PM
Uhhh I don't have time to read all those comments to see which comics have already been mentioned ;~;
I read a lot of webcomics, so off the top of my head:
Paranatural
THIS IS NOT FICTION
Best Friends Forever
Todd Allison and the Petunia Violet
Olympus Overdrive (based on Greek mythology and the art is just the best thing)
Trying Human
Ava's Demon
Homestuck (yeah is that one even worth mentioning? I think everyone has heard about it already...)
Lackadaisy
Tripping Over You
Always Raining Here
There's more but those are the ones I remember right now without checking my list (my list is on my other computer aka the super slow one that I hate with a fiery passion)
ljhlslshgsklghsh you're the first person I met on here who reads TOY and ARH
Post by: Sigrid Marie on January 08, 2015, 03:24:51 PM
ljhlslshgsklghsh you're the first person I met on here who reads TOY and ARH
Oh my gosh
Post by: Solovei on January 08, 2015, 03:58:57 PM
Oh my goshExactly!
Post by: Sigrid Marie on January 08, 2015, 04:01:45 PM
Exactly!
This is so important
Post by: Solovei on January 08, 2015, 04:08:20 PM
This is so importantIt actually kind of is because I only have like 1 other friends that reads those and now
I HAVE TWO.
:D
Post by: Hrollo on January 08, 2015, 04:25:12 PM
ljhlslshgsklghsh you're the first person I met on here who reads TOY and ARH
Oh actually I read those too.
Post by: Solovei on January 08, 2015, 04:29:48 PM
Oh actually I read those too.Three! :D
Post by: Sigrid Marie on January 08, 2015, 04:31:51 PM
And you consider me your friend? *is flattered*
Post by: Solovei on January 08, 2015, 04:36:28 PM
Yay! The more the merrier :DI hope that's not too presumptuous? D:
And you consider me your friend? *is flattered*
Post by: Sigrid Marie on January 08, 2015, 04:38:12 PM
I hope that's not too presumptuous? D:
Nonono that's not what I meant at all. That's like the opposite of what I meant. I love friends!!! C:
Post by: Chandrajak on January 09, 2015, 03:48:32 AM
Post by: Sigrid Marie on January 09, 2015, 04:28:59 AM
I'm still new to the world of online comics; aside from SSSS, which is currently my favourite, I love Trying Human by Emy Bitner. Alien Sci - fi with a touch of humor, romance and mistery. I've tried Lackadaisy, but I dropped it for some reason I can't remember o.o
Yeees, Trying Human is amazing! Don and Longus are the cutest~ Oooh, I'm actually reading Lackadaisy right now! The art is so gorgeous
Post by: ThisCat on January 09, 2015, 06:02:11 AM
Der-Shing Helmer's back! For anyone who was a fan of her fabulous webcomic The Meek, you'll be happy to know that she has just started a brand new comic; Mare Internum. http://www.marecomic.com/ (http://www.marecomic.com/). It's a "science fiction graphic novel about the isolated inhabitants of the planet Mars. It updates several times a week." She has also stated that she will be continuing The Meek this year. I am such a happy person right now.
*Happy flail*
Post by: Hrollo on January 09, 2015, 09:36:38 AM
Post by: Sigrid Marie on January 09, 2015, 10:08:49 AM
I prefer "The End" over "Trying Human", personally, for a comic with relatively similar themes.
I've never heard of that one before, but I googled it, and it looks pretty cool! It has now been added to my "to read" list :3
Post by: Fen Shen on January 09, 2015, 04:39:43 PM
Post by: Sigrid Marie on January 09, 2015, 05:53:49 PM
Thanks everyone who recommended Ava's demon... I've read through all of it today (partly at work, oops) and am still amazed by the colours and the interesting world everything takes place in. And the animations are a great thing, too. :)
Isn't it amazing? :D Before I discovered SSSS I always turned to Ava's Demon for inspiration, the art is just absolutely lovely ~ And the characters are all really interesting and unique, which is not something you see very often
Post by: Silenter on February 02, 2015, 07:13:04 PM
http://www.windandwasteland.com/ (http://www.windandwasteland.com/)
Post by: FrogEater on February 22, 2015, 07:13:49 PM
-the art is unique,
-the story of a super-soldier in a post-apoc world, with fuzzy borders between the good and the bad... is not exactly new,
-BUT this story is well told, leaving the reader just a lost as the main character.
All in all, it's a good comic.
The good side of TWC resetting the counters every month is that some comics make their way to the first pages before drowning later. I thus discovered two things I now follow:
- Gifts of wandering ice (http://mildegard.ru/ice_eng.html) is yet another post-apoc, but with a fine, almost tender, graphic style and an interesting (IMO) effort at world-building, by a Russian artist.
- Monsieur Charlatan (http://monsieur-charlatan.com/), by a Greek artist, takes place in an imaginary Paris of the '20s or '30s. I'm not sure whether the artist knows Paris, but she surely loves it! The good guys are very good, the bad guys are very bad... the whole thing has the taste of a classic movie, I find it very pleasant.
Post by: wolfie on March 01, 2015, 03:28:20 PM
ljhlslshgsklghsh you're the first person I met on here who reads TOY and ARH
Psst, I read both as well, try Transfusions. Updates every sunday and has (like Toy and ARH) an actual good story, lovable characters and realistic relationship building.
Post by: wolfie on March 01, 2015, 03:56:28 PM
- Blindsprings (probably known to most), good world building, smooth artstyle, I'd call it fairytale like.
http://blindsprings.com/comic/000
- Find Chaos If I had to categorize it, it merges sci-fi with the supernatural genre (vamps etc.) The story takes inspiration from both the Bible and literature. (Respecting both) Updates are a little slow and there are gay/lesbian relationships though they are not the main focus.
http://www.findchaos.com/sotfcover
- White Noise, a scifi like webcomic, nice worldbuilding (earth after alien invasion with a twist.) The author is on a small hiatus now because she broke her arm.
http://www.wncomic.com/archive_comments.php?strip_id=2
- Supernormalstep Mentioned before but it deserves to be mentioned again. The story is superb, the art is superb, magic/robots/paralell worlds have to be your thing.
supernormalstep.com
- Dumbing of Age If you are in college or enjoy reading about it, this webcomic is a must, updates every day, awesome right?
http://www.dumbingofage.com/
- Tove Started reading recently, new comic, pretty fun, adventure time like vibes.
http://www.tovecomic.com/index.php?id=1
- Sin Titulo The fact that this is a webcomic and not a published book is madness (and lucky), the style is that of a professional artist (like Minna) with its own flavor, the images tell a story in itself. I cannot summarize the work without discredeting it, I can only say, the story send chills down my spine and it has a surreal/hurts my brain appeal to it. Also, finished.
http://www.sintitulocomic.com/2007/06/17/page-01/
- Bicycle Boy It is about an android who rides a bike in the desert of an apocalyptic world. I love it, just because it is pretty unique. Pretty art.
http://bicycleboy.webcomic.ws/comics/first
- Damsels don't wear glasses The comic is pretty new, and the artstyle is still 'developing'. The premises is still a mysterie, but I was hooked after the maincharacter (red hair, wears glasses) saved a GOAT from a sacrificial ritual by teenage boys in black robes.
http://damsels-dont-wear-glasses.com/?comic_id=1
Now I will be reading all the new suggestions from you lovely people here. :D
Post by: Solovei on March 01, 2015, 04:07:38 PM
Psst, I read both as well, try Transfusions. Updates every sunday and has (like Toy and ARH) an actual good story, lovable characters and realistic relationship building.
Ohh, I think I saw this artist's tumblr! She drew some SSSS fanart :)
Post by: Sunflower on March 01, 2015, 04:30:54 PM
I have stumbled into webcomic Walhalla. Still dizzy from all the lists here. Let me add some comics that I think I haven't seen listed allready. It is a little diverse, you might find something you like.
- Sin Titulo The fact that this is a webcomic and not a published book is madness (and lucky), the style is that of a professional artist (like Minna) with its own flavor, the images tell a story in itself. I cannot summarize the work without discrediting it, I can only say, the story send chills down my spine and it has a surreal/hurts my brain appeal to it. Also, finished.
http://www.sintitulocomic.com/2007/06/17/page-01/
Now I will be reading all the new suggestions from you lovely people here. :D
Wow! I clicked on "Sin Titulo" 45 minutes ago... and just came up for air. *Seriously* creepy -- and addictive! Thanks for sharing (assume I don't start having strangely realistic nightmares about long walks on the beach...).
Post by: Eich on March 01, 2015, 04:46:26 PM
I have stumbled into webcomic Walhalla. Still dizzy from all the lists here. Let me add some comics that I think I haven't seen listed allready. It is a little diverse, you might find something you like.:O Another person who knows of Bicycle Boy!
- Blindsprings (probably known to most), good world building, smooth artstyle, I'd call it fairytale like.
http://blindsprings.com/comic/000
- Find Chaos If I had to categorize it, it merges sci-fi with the supernatural genre (vamps etc.) The story takes inspiration from both the Bible and literature. (Respecting both) Updates are a little slow and there are gay/lesbian relationships though they are not the main focus.
http://www.findchaos.com/sotfcover
- White Noise, a scifi like webcomic, nice worldbuilding (earth after alien invasion with a twist.) The author is on a small hiatus now because she broke her arm.
http://www.wncomic.com/archive_comments.php?strip_id=2
- Supernormalstep Mentioned before but it deserves to be mentioned again. The story is superb, the art is superb, magic/robots/paralell worlds have to be your thing.
supernormalstep.com
- Dumbing of Age If you are in college or enjoy reading about it, this webcomic is a must, updates every day, awesome right?
http://www.dumbingofage.com/
- Tove Started reading recently, new comic, pretty fun, adventure time like vibes.
http://www.tovecomic.com/index.php?id=1
- Sin Titulo The fact that this is a webcomic and not a published book is madness (and lucky), the style is that of a professional artist (like Minna) with its own flavor, the images tell a story in itself. I cannot summarize the work without discredeting it, I can only say, the story send chills down my spine and it has a surreal/hurts my brain appeal to it. Also, finished.
http://www.sintitulocomic.com/2007/06/17/page-01/
- Bicycle Boy It is about an android who rides a bike in the desert of an apocalyptic world. I love it, just because it is pretty unique. Pretty art.
http://bicycleboy.webcomic.ws/comics/first
- Damsels don't wear glasses The comic is pretty new, and the artstyle is still 'developing'. The premises is still a mysterie, but I was hooked after the maincharacter (red hair, wears glasses) saved a GOAT from a sacrificial ritual by teenage boys in black robes.
http://damsels-dont-wear-glasses.com/?comic_id=1
Now I will be reading all the new suggestions from you lovely people here. :D
I haven't read through it properly, yet, but I quite like the art!
Post by: wolfie on March 01, 2015, 05:58:01 PM
Wow! I clicked on "Sin Titulo" 45 minutes ago... and just came up for air. *Seriously* creepy -- and addictive! Thanks for sharing (assume I don't start having strangely realistic nightmares about long walks on the beach...).
:O Another person who knows of Bicycle Boy!
I haven't read through it properly, yet, but I quite like the art!
Ohh, I think I saw this artist's tumblr! She drew some SSSS fanart :)
Haha, that is Sin Titulo alright, I read it in one go, forgot to eat, sleap and basically live like a normal human being. Enjoy the disturbing beauty, I hope your dreams will be peaceful though. ^-^
Jeey! Yeah, the art reminds me of watercolor painting a bit, and I like the weirdness of the main character, not just his looks but his behaviour as well. The comic isn't long yet, so you could read it in about an hour I think. The author set up some good plot points allready as well. ;)
(Yeah, her tumblr is a gem of welldrawn fanart) Solovei, I saw you liked all the other romance comics I read, trust me, you won't regret reading transfusions if you are looking for a (lighthearted) but well written romance. They are as cute as marhsmallows, I am literally squaling like a fangirl everytime I read a page. :3
Post by: Koeshi on March 02, 2015, 08:39:47 AM
Now the reason I come to post to you today is about a comic which (I think) nobody has mentioned so far. Girls With Slingshots. Over a decade of brilliant characters and story, and now it is sadly winding down in its final arc before the end. I highly recommend reading it, both for the loveable characters and so that I won't be the only one here mourning it when it ends.
http://www.girlswithslingshots.com/ (http://www.girlswithslingshots.com/)
Post by: wolfie on March 02, 2015, 09:01:55 AM
Well I originally started reading webcomics years ago when Penny Arcade did some strips for the promotion of Fallout 3. From there I read through the PA archives and now read dozens of comics that I have found through adverts or links from other comics. I don't have time right now for a full list of the comics I read, but I may find time to come back and post it later.
Now the reason I come to post to you today is about a comic which (I think) nobody has mentioned so far. Girls With Slingshots. Over a decade of brilliant characters and story, and now it is sadly winding down in its final arc before the end. I highly recommend reading it, both for the loveable characters and so that I won't be the only one here mourning it when it ends.
http://www.girlswithslingshots.com/ (http://www.girlswithslingshots.com/)
I will mourn with you. Especially about saying goodbye to Goopy Kitteh. :'(
Post by: Koeshi on March 02, 2015, 09:07:42 AM
Post by: wolfie on March 02, 2015, 09:24:39 AM
Goopy Kitty was sad, but I am more going to miss the main characters, especially Jamie's goofy face and plans :(
I will miss all of them. I hope that Jamie and Hazel get some time to talk about what happened (with the whole father thing) Personally I don't see her room with the icecream guy, but we'll see. Goopy Kitteh affected me more than I thought, because he is instantly happy and Hazel looked so sad in the car. :-\
Post by: Koeshi on March 02, 2015, 09:28:33 AM
Post by: wolfie on March 02, 2015, 10:11:01 AM
I agree the thing with Vincent seems more like a set-up for future silly happenings, only there is no future so I'm not sure where that is going.
Absolutely he would have been a comic relief character much like Candy. (The kind you pity a little) I could never take the guy serious and cringed when he appeared. :-X But I guess that because Hazel wanted to use him, according to Jamie. So she felt like she had to make comment about Hazel being like her dad, which whom she is now meeting. I hope Hazel will get some closure and find out wheter that is true and what that would mean. U-U
Post by: Koeshi on March 02, 2015, 10:27:21 AM
Post by: Eris on March 02, 2015, 10:35:15 AM
Post by: Koeshi on March 02, 2015, 11:05:52 AM
Post by: Fen Shen on March 02, 2015, 12:46:02 PM
http://www.marycagle.com/index.php?id=2 (http://www.marycagle.com/index.php?id=2)
Post by: Solovei on March 02, 2015, 01:05:57 PM
Heh, this reminds me of Tuuri and Sigrun:Omg this is exactly how that went down XD I wonder if there's a finnish version of "eto"
http://www.marycagle.com/index.php?id=2 (http://www.marycagle.com/index.php?id=2)
Post by: wolfie on March 03, 2015, 06:58:23 AM
I always kinda liked Candy, especially with the strips featuring her over in SomethingPositive. Sure she is a terrible person, but I enjoyed the strips that focused on her.
Hmm, pretty much all I can think of that hasn't already been mentioned is Let's Speak English (http://www.marycagle.com/), The Last Cowboy (http://www.thelastcowboycomic.com/), and Miamaska (http://www.miamaska.com/index.php) . . .
I wanted to give her a hug she secretily would've liked. And her design is nice. (never read SomethingPositive though, if she gets more screentime there, I missed it)
Miamaska and the Last Cowboy both look pretty interesting, I'm gonna try them, thanks. ;D
Also, did anyone mention Wilde Life yet? Comic is worth a read, it is pretty new story, nice pacing, starts slow (not a bad thing) but right now things are going down faster than a rollercoaster. The premise is supernatural with a little mild horror focusing on Native American mythology, which I really like. Link: http://wildelifecomic.com/index.php?id=1
Post by: Koeshi on March 03, 2015, 07:44:12 AM
http://somethingpositive.net/ (http://somethingpositive.net/)
Post by: FrogEater on March 03, 2015, 04:24:49 PM
Post by: Solovei on March 03, 2015, 04:29:31 PM
Also, did anyone mention Wilde Life yet? Comic is worth a read, it is pretty new story, nice pacing, starts slow (not a bad thing) but right now things are going down faster than a rollercoaster. The premise is supernatural with a little mild horror focusing on Native American mythology, which I really like. Link: http://wildelifecomic.com/index.php?id=1Yessss, I love it! The art is really nice and realistic, and I love stories where a Normal Person gets shoved headfirst into some magical world they had no idea existed <3
Post by: Koeshi on March 03, 2015, 05:19:14 PM
All New Issues (okay this has semi-ended, but I'm not counting it out yet)
Cyanide and Happiness
Crazy Sunshine (indefinite hiatus)
Demolition Squad
Flipside
Girl Genius
Grrl Power
Girls With Slingshots
Hijinks Ensue
Misfile
No Reason (indefinite hiatus)
Nerf This
Dangerously Scene
Motokool
Penny Arcade
PVP
Punch an Pie (indefinite hiatus)
Something Positive
The Zombie Nation
Zombie Roomie
VG Cats
Wasted Talent
xkcd
Kiwi Blitz
Let's Speak English
The Devil Bear
Twogag
Super Redundant
Rootrot
Twilight Lady
Between Worlds
Vampire Cheerleaders
Eerie Cuties
Magick Chicks
Dangerously Chloe
Miamaska
Dream Scar
Fey Winds
Spinnerette
Two Keys
LAWLS
Romantically Apocalyptic
Lighter Than Heir
The Becoming
Best In Black
AdrianaGameOver
6 Gun Mage
Questionable Content (assuming I can ever bother to catch up, kinda lost interest here)
The End
WooHoo
All Night
Unlife
Mozhaets
Prequel
Electric Bunny Comics
Outsider
Honey Badger and Friends
Spindrift
Looking For Group
Plus there have been others over the years that I have finished and so aren't on here. Also as a note, by reading I include series which I am happy to leave to let the archive buffer for a year or more.
Post by: ThisCat on March 03, 2015, 05:29:40 PM
Definitely The Property of Hate.
One of the most brilliantly bizarre and symbolic stories I've ever read. She manages to write a man with a TV for a head more human than most fictional characters you can possibly think of.
Post by: Hrollo on March 03, 2015, 08:33:37 PM
The Property of Hate.
Definitely The Property of Hate.
One of the most brilliantly bizarre and symbolic stories I've ever read. She manages to write a man with a TV for a head more human than most fictional characters you can possibly think of.
I approve, definitely worth a try!
Post by: Eris on March 03, 2015, 08:49:35 PM
Miamaska and the Last Cowboy both look pretty interesting, I'm gonna try them, thanks. ;D:D
Post by: Koeshi on March 04, 2015, 06:20:28 AM
Post by: Laufey on March 04, 2015, 10:04:40 AM
Has Family Man (http://www.lutherlevy.com/) been mentioned yet? I would definitely recommend it.
Post by: Solovei on March 04, 2015, 11:29:18 AM
Well I just read Prague Race, because people on here seemed to think quite highly of it. I must say it seems really good, but I am rather disappointed with how little there is of it so far, I really hoped they would go into more detail on the race reassignment. What is the current update schedule like?I don't think there is one, to be honest... it just seems to update "whenever", though there have been quite a few new pages recently.
Post by: Koeshi on March 04, 2015, 11:35:59 AM
Post by: Hrollo on March 04, 2015, 01:08:47 PM
Post by: Koeshi on March 04, 2015, 04:04:07 PM
Post by: wolfie on March 05, 2015, 04:56:16 AM
Yessss, I love it! The art is really nice and realistic, and I love stories where a Normal Person gets shoved headfirst into some magical world they had no idea existed <3
@wolfie: I may have mentioned Wilde Life earlier, and I agree with you. It's pretty good stuff, with an apparently well-thought story, unfolding step by step (well, when your landlady's name is Barbara Yaga, you cannot expect things to remain calm forever...), and a very pleasant art.
@ Solovei Running 'Nope' Oscar is slowly becoming a meme, I believe. His reactions are so priceless. TALKING BEAR.
@ Frogeater (I stole you @ idea, it is neat) Barbara has to have something to do with Oscar still being alive, I am debating with myself which of his current saviors was her but she wants her tenant to live so she did something probably the spideys.
Also, I found a new comic which is, in my opinion very fresh and original, A Dark Matter. http://darkmattercomic.com/comic/a-dark-matter-page-1/
I think that it isn't for everybody, everything is very unique/weird in a good way. Art has to be your thing, the story however is compelling and has good characters, allthough I am still confused about lots of things. (story is in its early stages)
Oh and I read Wormworld sage in about two hours and I am now going to have to wait like for the next chapter. *sigh* T-T Anybody else feeling the burning curiosity of finding out why the hooded men on the kitty cat appeared?!
Post by: Koeshi on March 05, 2015, 05:27:14 AM
Post by: FrogEater on March 05, 2015, 05:56:04 PM
Post by: Sigrid Marie on March 12, 2015, 02:18:19 PM
I hadn't seen this mentioned before, but I just HAVE to give a plug to my favorite webcomics of all time. Seriously, this has set the standard for me in terms of writing and storytelling.
The Less than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal (http://tjandamal.com/) takes place over ten days as medical student Amal comes out to his family, calls off his arranged marriage, and makes a drunken pact with a stranger in a bar to drive to Providence from San Francisco. That stranger is TJ, who... is really hard to describe in one word.
It's so much more than a road trip story - the characters are so fleshed out, they feel like real people, the art is great, just... guh this comic. There's occasionally some NSFW bits, but it's not gratuitous.
I just
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR RECOMMENDING THIS SOLO
I LOVE IT
IT BROUGHT ME HAPPINESS WHEN ALL ELSE FAILED (aka maths are stupid and I'm using this comic as a carrot to keep me going)
Post by: EmmaC on March 12, 2015, 05:12:17 PM
- The Challenges of Zona: I love it because if at first you think 'Oh, eh, that's not a serious webcomic' the more you read the more you appreciate the depth of the characters.
- Least I could do: eh... not always safe for work, funny, satirical
- The Order of the Stick: for those who love RPG, this is one of those comics that have fun with role playing... and not jsut with that!
- Girls with Slingshot: not always safe for work but a very funny comic on people who have lives... and can hear plant and have goopy cats....
- A girl and her fed: funny, intersting take on ghost...
- Drowtales: going a little bit dark now, but a very interesting take on the Drow elves.
- Beyond the Veil : in hiatus for the moment. Love this comic though so I'll wait.
- Girl Genius (a tad too long for me now... seems it will never end).
Post by: Solovei on March 12, 2015, 05:22:26 PM
So, while taking a break from stressing about my maths test, I decided to go through this entire thread, and I found this:
I just
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR RECOMMENDING THIS SOLO
I LOVE IT
IT BROUGHT ME HAPPINESS WHEN ALL ELSE FAILED (aka maths are stupid and I'm using this comic as a carrot to keep me going)
:D I'm so glad! It really does not get the recognition it deserves I think~ <3
Post by: Sunflower on March 12, 2015, 05:55:16 PM
I hadn't seen this mentioned before, but I just HAVE to give a plug to my favorite webcomics of all time. Seriously, this has set the standard for me in terms of writing and storytelling.
The Less than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal (http://tjandamal.com/) takes place over ten days as medical student Amal comes out to his family, calls off his arranged marriage, and makes a drunken pact with a stranger in a bar to drive to Providence from San Francisco. That stranger is TJ, who... is really hard to describe in one word.
It's so much more than a road trip story - the characters are so fleshed out, they feel like real people, the art is great, just... guh this comic. There's occasionally some NSFW bits, but it's not gratuitous.
Holy moly, TJ and Amal is good! I had to cut myself off after 11 chapters so as not to spend all day on it! Thanks to Solovei for the orig. recommendation and Sigrid Marie for reminding me.
I live in the Bay Area and often drive up I-80 to Tahoe, so I can see how *right* the artist got all the details. I love precision and realism, even in fantasy-based narratives (which is one of the things I like about SSSS). Plus, the character interaction is fascinating even if I don't yet see a Larger Design in where the story is going. (I'm sure there is a Larger Design.)
Post by: Solovei on March 12, 2015, 07:03:47 PM
Holy moly, TJ and Amal is good! I had to cut myself off after 11 chapters so as not to spend all day on it! Thanks to Solovei for the orig. recommendation and Sigrid Marie for reminding me.I'm not sure what you mean by Larger Design? It's a road-trip story, so obviously the story is going to Providence ;)
I live in the Bay Area and often drive up I-80 to Tahoe, so I can see how *right* the artist got all the details. I love precision and realism, even in fantasy-based narratives (which is one of the things I like about SSSS). Plus, the character interaction is fascinating even if I don't yet see a Larger Design in where the story is going. (I'm sure there is a Larger Design.)
Post by: Sunflower on March 12, 2015, 07:07:45 PM
Not to say I'm not enjoying the "stuff happens" part...! (Including gratuitous Amal exposure. ;))
Post by: Solovei on March 12, 2015, 07:13:25 PM
I just meant, more than "Stuff happens" and "more stuff happens" and "TJ enjoys taking a shower" and "Amal fields phone calls." Presumably there's a payoff in terms of the character arcs (to borrow a pretentious term from TV writers).It's definitely a very character-driven story (no pun intended) so I guess, the arcs mostly play out in their interactions with each other. But yes, the first few chapters are a little slow to start off as the guys are getting to know each other and start actually interacting. There's also little hints that foreshadow future developments, which I had to go back and look at again before going "oh so THAT'S why _______"
Not to say I'm not enjoying the "stuff happens" part...! (Including gratuitous Amal exposure. ;))
Also, you mentioned liking the super-realistic landscapes! There's a Notes (http://tjandamal.com/notes.html) page that meticulously documents most of the comic, locations, objects, etc...
Post by: Koeshi on March 12, 2015, 08:38:45 PM
- Girls with Slingshot: not always safe for work but a very funny comic on people who have lives... and can hear plant and have goopy cats....
Last strip is tomorrow, are you prepared? I'm not :(
Post by: EmmaC on March 12, 2015, 09:19:20 PM
Last strip is tomorrow, are you prepared? I'm not :(Nooooooooooooooooo :( :'(
No I'm not prepared at all... I suppose we will come here and weep together and remember the old days... and go back to read it again from the beginning!!! ;D
Post by: Koeshi on March 13, 2015, 05:34:29 AM
Post by: Koeshi on March 26, 2015, 05:36:28 AM
Post by: Haiz on March 27, 2015, 01:38:41 PM
that is a pokemon/magical girl animes crossover
it's absolutely ridiculous and I love it:
Black Adventures (http://blackadventurescomic.com/baarchive/)
the first comic is based on the Black/White games, and is completed. A comic based on XY has just begun.
The first pages are a tad confusing because of Reasons, but it gets more and more coherent and story-like after a while!!
I hardly get any of the anime references but it's still fun.
(not recommended for people who are uncomfortable with crossdressing and stuff, ehe)
and
one super obscure one
for those who can read Norwegian
it's super old and is a Classic on this norwegian webcomic site I used to frequent as a very small child (is it even still active. wow it is. who knew)
it's a crudely-drawn-in-MSpaint comic about Loki and the norse gods
here it is (http://loke.nettserier.no/2006/06/30/)
(and here is a spinoff series that is in my opinion even funnier (http://aageteodor.nettserier.no/2006/09/12/))
hahahaha this is the worst contribution to this thread
Post by: Adrai Thell on March 27, 2015, 01:47:57 PM
And it's kid friendly! Totally! Just look here! http://eqcomics.com/2011/06/14/supply-and-demand/ (http://eqcomics.com/2011/06/14/supply-and-demand/)
The only unfortunate thing is that the author is currently very, very busy with real-life stuff, and hasn't updated since last June...
Post by: Sigrid Marie on March 27, 2015, 02:13:53 PM
and
one super obscure one
for those who can read Norwegian
it's super old and is a Classic on this norwegian webcomic site I used to frequent as a very small child (is it even still active. wow it is. who knew)
it's a crudely-drawn-in-MSpaint comic about Loki and the norse gods
here it is (http://loke.nettserier.no/2006/06/30/)
(and here is a spinoff series that is in my opinion even funnier (http://aageteodor.nettserier.no/2006/09/12/))
hahahaha this is the worst contribution to this thread
oh my gosh
HAIZ
HAIZ, WHAT AM I READING
I AM IN TEARS
*spends the rest of the night snickering over super awful yet hilarious webcomic*
Post by: Haiz on March 27, 2015, 02:26:47 PM
oh my gosh
HAIZ
HAIZ, WHAT AM I READING
I AM IN TEARS
*spends the rest of the night snickering over super awful yet hilarious webcomic*
YOU ARE READING A RELIC FROM YE OLDEN TIMES
from 2006
it's even possible to find my awful attempt at a webcomic on that godforsaken site, but I will never reveal my username so. yeah, no.
(there are some other good ones on there, like Reveland, Mjuu, Optipess, Wyyrd, Umbraco, and.... oooh gosh another awful MS paint one that used to be my favourite, Ulf-kurt (http://ulfkurt.nettserier.no/2005/09/15/))
Post by: Sigrid Marie on March 27, 2015, 02:32:24 PM
Post by: Haiz on March 27, 2015, 02:38:44 PM
Anything that goes by the name Ulf-Kurt has to be amazing, if you ask meobviously, my taste in webcomics is impeccable
(here's another (http://kulyr.nettserier.no/2007/12/28/) by the same creator)
edit: i found the creator of that comic on facebook and his beard is fantastic. i'm thankful this person exists
honestly though I should not go digging in my past like this
that website is one of the reasons I'm so scared of forum participation now
Post by: Koeshi on March 27, 2015, 11:24:41 PM
honestly though I should not go digging in my past like this
that website is one of the reasons I'm so scared of forum participation now
Would it be too much to ask why?
Post by: Haiz on March 28, 2015, 04:54:25 AM
Would it be too much to ask why?WELL
because i was 11 years old
and did and said a lot of dumb and embarassing things
(like........... trying to argue on a forum that katanas aren't really swords because they're too cool)
((and that webcomic site is chock full of my awful comments, luckily mostly on old comics nobody will read probably))
and because i'm among the first generations that grow up and realize
that the dumb things we said on the internet as 11 year olds
are gonna stay there for the entire world to see forever
and I'm 20 now
I have a lot of character development under my belt
i like to think that i'm both wiser and kinder
and better equipped to say things in the public space of the internetz
but what if I, in 2 years time
look back at all the things I wrote here
and hate myself for every single one
.......... so that's why the plan was to stay low-key and chill.
because I know I am too open and honest for my own good
and if I don't watch myself
I will have a lot to regret
alas
i am also a chatterbox deluxe and I'm close to hit the scout ranks within two weeks of registering
SO YEAH
Post by: Koeshi on March 28, 2015, 08:24:03 AM
Post by: wolfie on March 28, 2015, 10:54:59 AM
Lovers of Always Raining here and or Tripping over You might like it specially:
This is Not Fiction, a boy goes on a quest to find his favorite author, who writes under a secret name, he calls in the help of his nextdoor neighbour, who has a crush on him. Very cute style.
And I read this about a year now, but reminds me off them as well: Transfusions, human and vampire fall in love, but believe me it is not as cliché as it sounds, pretty angsty, just like ARH.
I am only concerned with finishing homework while wanting to read those instead...
Post by: Sigrid Marie on March 28, 2015, 11:37:31 AM
Found a new webcomic to read, I have no clue if it is allready mentioned because boy the list is endless.
Lovers of Always Raining here and or Tripping over You might like it specially:
This is Not Fiction, a boy goes on a quest to find his favorite author, who writes under a secret name, he calls in the help of his nextdoor neighbour, who has a crush on him. Very cute style.
And I read this about a year now, but reminds me off them as well: Transfusions, human and vampire fall in love, but believe me it is not as cliché as it sounds, pretty angsty, just like ARH.
I am only concerned with finishing homework while wanting to read those instead...
THIS IS NOT FICTION IS AMAZING
SO CUTE
I think I mentioned that one before, but I'm glad it's brought up again because it's awesome <3
Post by: wolfie on March 28, 2015, 03:12:36 PM
THIS IS NOT FICTION IS AMAZING
SO CUTE
I think I mentioned that one before, but I'm glad it's brought up again because it's awesome <3
Julian is so the cutest design I've seen in awhile, so poofy and round I am completely defenceless against that puppy behaviour, maternal instinct all over the place. <:3
Edit: The imposter writer character is a crossover with another comic 'Best Friends Forever' Do you know that one too? It is very sweet as well!
Post by: Sigrid Marie on March 29, 2015, 04:19:40 AM
Julian is so the cutest design I've seen in awhile, so poofy and round I am completely defenceless against that puppy behaviour, maternal instinct all over the place. <:3
Edit: The imposter writer character is a crossover with another comic 'Best Friends Forever' Do you know that one too? It is very sweet as well!
Of course! BFF is one of my favourites, it's got such an amazing art style! And did you know that in BFF there's an appearance by Cyril from Todd Allison and the Petunia Violet?
Post by: wolfie on March 29, 2015, 04:52:13 PM
Of course! BFF is one of my favourites, it's got such an amazing art style! And did you know that in BFF there's an appearance by Cyril from Todd Allison and the Petunia Violet?
Everytime I think BFF updates it turns out to be the same update, I forgot what it looked like and I reread the entire chapter. XD Waiting is so worth the comic though, I really want to know how it ends.
I remember that one...I have to catch up on Allison and Petunia, because I didn't want to share the comic, getting personal info everywhere is something I avoid, (was it comicrocket?), I could only read the first part. I loved it though, now that it is up on Hiveworks, I'll read it again, you reminded me, thanks! :D
Post by: Sunflower on April 20, 2015, 06:59:59 PM
This is an excellent comic about a fantasy version of the Viking Age, *very* carefully researched, including the surprising bits (such as the interaction of Christian and Muslim worlds with Vikings and other pagan cultures, creepy funeral customs, and more), plus plentiful humor and a vivid, distinctive art style reminiscent of "The Secret of Kells." It even features cool Icelandic runes (http://tmkcomic.depleti.com/comic/ch11-pg00/)and a dissatisfied shepherd.
It's suitable for ages 8 and up (off-screen death; reference to curses, slavery, and the undead; some cartoon violence; and a few discreet references to adult situations). I heartily recommend it.
Post by: Oh Deer on April 20, 2015, 07:32:11 PM
Okay so there is this one webcomicWhy. Why am I reading this beautiful piece of cross dressing Pokemon garbage? I'm going to have to read all of it now!!!! ALL OF IT
that is a pokemon/magical girl animes crossover
it's absolutely ridiculous and I love it:
Black Adventures (http://blackadventurescomic.com/baarchive/)
the first comic is based on the Black/White games, and is completed. A comic based on XY has just begun.
The first pages are a tad confusing because of Reasons, but it gets more and more coherent and story-like after a while!!
I hardly get any of the anime references but it's still fun.
(not recommended for people who are uncomfortable with crossdressing and stuff, ehe)
hahahaha this is the worst contribution to this thread
Post by: Koeshi on April 21, 2015, 06:10:33 AM
FYI, "Thistil Mistil Kistil" (http://tmkcomic.depleti.com/)is back to updating! (The artist took most of January-March off to publish her first printed volume and create a buffer.)
This is an excellent comic about a fantasy version of the Viking Age, *very* carefully researched, including the surprising bits (such as the interaction of Christian and Muslim worlds with Vikings and other pagan cultures, creepy funeral customs, and more), plus plentiful humor and a vivid, distinctive art style reminiscent of "The Secret of Kells." It even features cool Icelandic runes (http://tmkcomic.depleti.com/comic/ch11-pg00/)and a dissatisfied shepherd.
It's suitable for ages 8 and up (off-screen death; reference to curses, slavery, and the undead; some cartoon violence; and a few discreet references to adult situations). I heartily recommend it.
Definitely a good description you are giving there, yet another one to add to the list it seems.
Post by: Stefanyeah on April 22, 2015, 05:47:41 PM
FYI, "Thistil Mistil Kistil" (http://tmkcomic.depleti.com/)is back to updating! (The artist took most of January-March off to publish her first printed volume and create a buffer.)
Oh no, no nononono.
I mustn't start on another webcomic! But that description sounds like it's gonna be right up my alley.
Webcomics I'm following are:
Girl Genius
I'm not too font on the artistic style and sometimes I'm confused about what's going on. Still, it's fun and I love and miss the Jägermonsters dearly.
Astral Aves
Astral Aves is a fantasy long form comic that follows the adventures of Astra The Black, Lorn Avenarius, and others, as they navigate the mysterious world around them. It's politics, adventure, and the supernatural; oh, and crazy hair. It's sort of a coming of age story in a fantasy setting, but you'll have to read it to find out. It began in October of 2011 and updates Tuseday and Friday. Usually.
For the first chapters the style seems a bit weird, but as soon as colour is introduced it becomes quite cool.
Demon Street
Three months ago, a thousand doors to another world opened at once, then slammed shut again. Since then one door remains open, hidden down the closed-off sidewalk of an abandoned street behind a mountain of broken things. The only person who wants to know what's behind that mountian is a boy named Sep, and he is setting off into the unknown.
Three months ago, a girl named Raina came home to find her street, her house, her family and friends gone. She went after them.
Demon street is about the other kids who came through too, and the denizens and creatures they found there. It's about quests and monsters and magic and choices.
It's got a rather simple style, but is quite endearing. Also, cute monsters are cute.
Strays
Meela is a young, orphaned lupian (a race of people with wolf-like features) who is struggling to survive on her own. A chance encounter on less than pleasant terms teams her up with Feral, another lupian who happens to be a mute as well as one of the best mercenaries in the land, and who is not quite so welcoming of her forced company as she would like to believe. Fun, danger and plenty of humorous situations follow the two on their wayward adventures, however the seemingly peaceful world they reside in is not quite the paradise that its reputation makes it out to be. When a taboo topic and a dark secret collide, it may unravel their already tattered lives and force each of them to face the reality of the truth, requiring each to make decisions that could alter their lives forever.
Just recently started on that, marched through to the most recent page and after being amused for a few chapters, I ended up bawling my eyes out…
The Well by the House on the Hill
The Well by the House on the Hill is about a young girl named Marie who loves umbrellas very much and who was hired to babysit some children in a house.
Which is only the set-up for a little ghost story.
I also loosely follow Next Town Over, Plush and Blood, Not a Villain.
Edit
Had a look at Thistil Mistil Kistil… Read it all in one go and it's now one of my constantly open tabs.
Post by: Adrai Thell on April 22, 2015, 07:01:29 PM
Anyways, it's a phenomenally well done psychological horror, with witty characters and excellent pacing. Currently on a brief hiatus while the author gets a print drive ready, but it's one of my favorite webcomics ever.
And then there's Chainsawsuit (http://chainsawsuit.com/), which is his daily... thing. I don't know what to call it, but it's absurdly funny (though occasionally inappropriate).
Post by: SugaAndSpice on April 22, 2015, 10:45:10 PM
Post by: Koeshi on April 23, 2015, 04:33:47 AM
Post by: Chizu on April 23, 2015, 05:45:49 AM
Post by: Haiz on April 23, 2015, 08:25:01 AM
I think those two are no longer web, but Rat Queens is pretty hilarious and the art is awesome.
ah yes I read the first volume of rat queens pretty recently
i'm still laughing at this
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/791b775e9e20afad0eb8831e7c114e33/tumblr_inline_nl4ei6nfYQ1r2g2kx.jpg)
he's just shouting "magic raven murder" in mangled norwegian like nbd
(he did in fact summon murderous magic ravens though)
Post by: Solovei on April 23, 2015, 06:03:51 PM
It's good so far but they keep introducing new plot threads and I'm kind of afraid that
a) It'll go on for years and years and I'll end up with like 1000000 volumes
OR
b) They'll cancel it halfway through and we'll never get to find out where all those plotlines were supposed to go.
Post by: GiantBird on April 25, 2015, 11:07:50 PM
But, for those who like Pokemon, there's a niche I don't think anyone's mentioned yet: comics based off the Nuzlocke challenge. There are quite a few out there, and some of them are good enough to be great comics in their own right. Here are a couple of my favorites:
Folded (http://emilianite.deviantart.com/art/Folded-Cover-456312150) is absolutely lovely, with a beautiful simplicity to both the story and art. It's also made by a Finnish artist!
Goddamn Critical Hits (http://epifex.deviantart.com/art/1-Get-In-My-Van-376939524) is mostly a comedy (and a very funny one, in my opinion), but the depth of character development is actually pretty impressive. The art has also gotten really good over time.
If this niche genre appeals to you, I'd also recommend
The Long and Winding Road (http://s7.zetaboards.com/Nuzlocke_Forum/topic/8800843/1/) (the art gets better if you stick with it!) and Ken's FireRed Kick@$$ Mode (http://s7.zetaboards.com/Nuzlocke_Forum/topic/8599051/1/) in the comedy department. Mon Amie (http://jellehbear.deviantart.com/art/Mon-Amie-Book-One-La-Resistance-430694907) has a good blend of humor and drama, and although the art gets a bit repetitive, the writing is quite good.
Post by: Chizu on April 27, 2015, 05:41:29 PM
ah yes I read the first volume of rat queens pretty recently
i'm still laughing at this
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/791b775e9e20afad0eb8831e7c114e33/tumblr_inline_nl4ei6nfYQ1r2g2kx.jpg)
he's just shouting "magic raven murder" in mangled norwegian like nbd
(he did in fact summon murderous magic ravens though)
Awh yes! And the way they fooled the trolls! :D Volume 2 is coming out in May!!! I can't wait for it. I must say that even though I pick up favourite characters quickly, I can't with Rat Queens as I find all of them to be quite amusing! Also the party at the end of first volume just made me laugh so much!
Post by: Noodles on April 27, 2015, 08:35:48 PM
Although, in the eternal words of Mr Munroe himself, "this comic occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humor (which may be unsuitable for adults), and advanced mathematics (which may be unsuitable for liberal-arts majors)"
so, y'know, all you tiny children out there, perhaps not.
Post by: Adrai Thell on April 27, 2015, 08:49:34 PM
Y'know what's another great webcomic? Paranatural. Oohhh man. Love that stuff. The humor is wonderful, the art has become rather great, and the faces. The faces!
Post by: Ren on April 27, 2015, 09:14:08 PM
Ava's Demon
Namesake
Blindsprings
Alice and the Nightmare
Godslave
Not a Villain
The Boy Who Fell
Post by: Koeshi on April 29, 2015, 04:40:43 AM
If no-one's mentioned xkcd on here yet ....
Although, in the eternal words of Mr Munroe himself, "this comic occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humor (which may be unsuitable for adults), and advanced mathematics (which may be unsuitable for liberal-arts majors)"
so, y'know, all you tiny children out there, perhaps not.
Despite the disclaimer I'd say that xkcd is good for people of all ages. If the young 'uns on here are anything like me they will have learnt nearly all the swear words and their meanings by the time they left primary school. xkcd is great for encouraging an inquisitive mind and poking fun at accepted norms so I would think it is a good read for ages 12 and up. You don't need to understand all of it to enjoy it.
Post by: Adrai Thell on April 29, 2015, 12:40:13 PM
Despite the disclaimer I'd say that xkcd is good for people of all ages. If the young 'uns on here are anything like me they will have learnt nearly all the swear words and their meanings by the time they left primary school. xkcd is great for encouraging an inquisitive mind and poking fun at accepted norms so I would think it is a good read for ages 12 and up. You don't need to understand all of it to enjoy it.
And if nothing else, read the What-If section. Honestly my favorite thing, and most definitely appropriate for all ages, minds, whatever. Read the alt-text, too.
I have it in book form.
When it's also free on the internet.
Post by: mithrysc on April 29, 2015, 07:01:07 PM
Post by: Oh Deer on April 29, 2015, 09:39:40 PM
Post by: Noodles on April 29, 2015, 09:48:37 PM
And if nothing else, read the What-If section. Honestly my favorite thing, and most definitely appropriate for all ages, minds, whatever. Read the alt-text, too.^that!
I have it in book form.
When it's also free on the internet.
(i have the book too) (and is does have some extras! Like, weird questions he's gotten ["If I am stabbed at a random place on my torso, what are the chances that it didn't hit anything vital?"] and answers that aren't online.)
Post by: Solovei on April 29, 2015, 11:11:25 PM
So, Jake Wyatt has finally started posting more of Necropolis (http://jakewyattriot.tumblr.com/tagged/necropolispage/chrono). Too early to tell too much of what it's about, but I really, really love the art style. And the main character's design. Who is called the Third Sword, which makes me love her even more.I've seen the development sketches on Tumblr before it actually came out, and yes the art style is great! I just wish it was like, on it's own dedicated site or something because it can be really hard to go through otherwise... I'm still yet to actually start reading it because of that.
Post by: Haiz on May 04, 2015, 07:32:13 AM
FYI, "Thistil Mistil Kistil" (http://tmkcomic.depleti.com/)is back to updating! (The artist took most of January-March off to publish her first printed volume and create a buffer.)ahhh I finally read this, I love it! thank you sunflower for making me aware of its existence
This is an excellent comic about a fantasy version of the Viking Age, *very* carefully researched, including the surprising bits (such as the interaction of Christian and Muslim worlds with Vikings and other pagan cultures, creepy funeral customs, and more), plus plentiful humor and a vivid, distinctive art style reminiscent of "The Secret of Kells." It even features cool Icelandic runes (http://tmkcomic.depleti.com/comic/ch11-pg00/)and a dissatisfied shepherd.
It's suitable for ages 8 and up (off-screen death; reference to curses, slavery, and the undead; some cartoon violence; and a few discreet references to adult situations). I heartily recommend it.
(also I love secret of kells so much you have no idea)
Post by: Sunflower on May 04, 2015, 02:37:17 PM
ahhh I finally read this, I love it! thank you sunflower for making me aware of its existence
(also I love secret of kells so much you have no idea)
I can't believe I haven't actually *watched* "Secret of Kells," just seen stills. Gotta fix that soon.
There's a measurable overlap between readerships of SSSS and TMK -- the latter's comments include names you'd recognize. ;)
Post by: Piney on May 04, 2015, 02:57:17 PM
I can't believe I haven't actually *watched* "Secret of Kells," just seen stills. Gotta fix that soon.
You absolutely need to fix that! The Secret of Kells is my favorite animated movie; it's worth the watch if only for the visuals.
Post by: Mélusine on May 04, 2015, 03:36:55 PM
I can't believe I haven't actually *watched* "Secret of Kells," just seen stills. Gotta fix that soon.I have seen it last year and can't understand why so late, because it's wonderful :)
Post by: Adrai Thell on May 04, 2015, 04:02:20 PM
You absolutely need to fix that! The Secret of Kells is my favorite animated movie; it's worth the watch if only for the visuals.
Also watch Song of the Sea, that one is beautiful as well - same animators, bit more recent. I literally paused several times just to admire some scenes...
Also, back on webcomics - has anybody read The Phoenix Requiem? Because frick, that's good. It's a bit more of an "Online Graphic Novel", and it's complete, so you don't have to worry about hitting an update wall :)
Post by: Sunflower on May 05, 2015, 03:18:54 AM
TheNextMangaKing
I know this comment might never be seen, but your productivity is simply INCREDIBLE. Before I looked at how long it took you to complete a Redtail's Dream, I thought such speed and upkeep was impossible. But, as evidenced here, it is CLEARLY not.
Do you have any tips on how I can keep up speed and quality of my own work without burning myself out? Or do you have a previous blog post concerning this? Your colors are breathtaking, and the work in general is consistently amazing.
minnasundberg
Ah, I guess that would be a good blog post topic, I have a lot of little tips and tricks in my pocket by now. But here's some general advice I could share for now:
1. Start slow and try to get more efficient in increments; starting off with a too pressing goal off the bat is an easy ticket to burnout.
When I started aRTD my goal was to draw one page every week, and even that felt like a huge hurdle. But by the time the first chapter was done and I decided to start putting it online I had become accustomed enough to drawing it that I was able to do 3 pages a week, easily.
After about a year the way I drew the pages was such a tightly practiced and planned routine that I was able to move to the daily updates.
2. Get rid of that voice that tells you that each page has to be better than the last one or you're a failure of an artist who isn't progressing at all. Just try your best and once a page or panel is finished just call it done even if you're disappointed in it, and try your best again with the next one.
(When looking for whether you've progressed or not compare your current pages to works that are at least a few months-a year old, otherwise you'll get constantly depressed from not seeing any improvement.)
3. Don't wait for inspiration to work, and don't go to bed early just because you're "not feeling it". I know that pages that I draw when I'm feeling kinda depressed will be worse than if I were enthusiastic about what I'm drawing, but a mediocre depression-day-page is better than no page because of depression, and I know I'll feel even more depressed and stressed out if I fall behind my drawing schedule.
I don't go to bed angry and I don't go to bed without finishing that day's work, even if it means I go to bed well after the sun is up.
(Uhhh, yeah, I could write like five blog posts on the subject. I've spent a whooole lot of time trying to figure out how to develop my drawing speed while also keeping it from becoming something I resent doing every day. So far so good, i suppose. :P )
Post by: wolfie on May 13, 2015, 07:14:23 AM
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Post by: wolfie on May 18, 2015, 09:18:57 AM
Was The Glass Scientists (http://www.theglassscientists.com/) mentioned here yet? I just found it following a link from another webcomic (the ever so awesome Family Man (http://www.lutherlevy.com/)) and it looks very promising!
I'm reading it as well. I'm looking forward to all the mythology/literature she hinted us at. (and Church Grim is very cute)
Post by: Koeshi on May 19, 2015, 06:40:31 AM
Was The Glass Scientists (http://www.theglassscientists.com/) mentioned here yet? I just found it following a link from another webcomic (the ever so awesome Family Man (http://www.lutherlevy.com/)) and it looks very promising!
Found that through the Hive Works, looks promising but the update schedule is slow and there is little released so far.
Post by: Tjoll on May 19, 2015, 05:04:26 PM
A few people walk more or less accidentally into a spacecraft at a convention, thinking it to be an attraction whereas it really IS an actual spacecraft. A spacecraft belonging to aliens who want to rescue the human race. However, after their fleet got destroyed by an unknown foe, this one remaining spacecraft heads for deep space in a hurry with its clueless human luggage on board. The humans are not amused because they effectively just got abducted. Hijinkx ensue.
The plot is gripping, lots of characters are sassy and/or snarky and the overall atmosphere is sort of dark but laced with humor. There's some really nice worldbuilding going on, and the art develops into a thing of beauty. Also, SPACE!1!!11 (http://www.endcomic.com/comic/ch7-16/)
Post by: Hrollo on May 19, 2015, 09:13:35 PM
Post by: Adrai Thell on May 20, 2015, 01:32:23 AM
Post by: Koeshi on May 20, 2015, 05:18:24 AM
I'm reading The end right now, and the alt-text-saga is literally my favorite part of the comic. So much that I pay more attention to it than the actual story.
The alt-text in The End really confuses me, because I normally don't check it and I am used to alt-text relating to the comic strip. So now I know it is a separate story at least.
Post by: Lenny on May 20, 2015, 08:57:12 AM
Thus I have taken it upon myself to become its ambassador for precisely one week.
It is about a post-apocalyptic world populated by zee Kaptein and loyal minions Pilot and Snippy. There is also a Mr. Kittyhawk. And a scientist. And red balloons. And travelling back in time (sort of). Also an organism known as the Biomatrix. Aliens appear. Explosions occur. Zee mug is a Very Important Thing. Straws. Beautiful green thing.
It was also my Very First Webcomic Ever, and the first post-apocalyptic story of any type that I actually liked. That might make me slightly biased, but man, it is a good comic. And extremely unique. Give it a go if your interest is piqued? Art style is digital painting + photos with very deliberate use of colour. Also note that some pages have text journal entries (+ audio, too, sometimes) that add to the story (or do they?). There is also a really brilliant companion soundtrack which you can listen to on Bandcamp.
Post by: Caucasian rodent on June 10, 2015, 11:02:13 AM
I can not recommend reading this one enough!
(http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tumblr_n94uh5plad1r5cjavo2_1280_1513.png)
Summary (from tvtropes.org):
Long ago, when the world was divided, a war was waged in the names of gods. From that conflict, several nations of man were united by the Goddess Amari. From the blood of Enorans, one of the human races, the Goddess created the Elves, the Kipira, and the Lamiak, and through their covenant with the Goddess, the Saltblood Barrier was erected. It was an unsurpassable defense—no enemy could cross the threshold of Saltblood and live—and so the newly founded Anocura knew a peace that would last for generations.
Just so long as the Elves continue to hold vigil over the Ark, of course.
It’s now the early 600’s. Racial tensions formed in the early days of cultural assimilation have not abated. Eliano Davrey, a fourteen year old Sworn Maiden from a respectable family, is considering joining a training phalanx. Unexpectedly, the Goddess Amari, who normally hibernates for years at a time, arrives in Saltrust. That night a close friend of Eli brings him news that there’s been a riot in the smith’s quarter, and that his father and uncle have been gravely injured…
(http://pages.tidalcomics.com/12_20150119_web_title4.jpg)
It is usually updated twice a week (lately three times a week).
The author of Trial of the sun is also the creator of Miamaska (http://miamaska.com/ (http://miamaska.com/)) which has already been mentioned in this discussion. Also a really great story (updated once per week).
(http://miamaska.com/_images/miamaskaBG.png)
Post by: Solovei on June 10, 2015, 12:50:54 PM
Trial of the sun !!! (http://trialofthesun.com/ (http://trialofthesun.com/))Oh my gosh, thank you for posting about this! A friend of mine was talking about it like a year ago and it seemed really cool but I had totally forgotten the name!
Post by: Caucasian rodent on June 10, 2015, 12:59:03 PM
Oh my gosh, thank you for posting about this! A friend of mine was talking about it like a year ago and it seemed really cool but I had totally forgotten the name!
You're welcome! I hope you will enjoy it, I certainly do! And thank you for giving it a try. :)
Post by: Koeshi on June 16, 2015, 10:44:00 AM
I have recently read Antihero for Hire, Daughter of the Lilies and Hunters of Salamanstra. AFH is a very snarky superhero comic set in the future after Canada has used their army of dinosaurs to conquer the northern United States, so yeah pretty different. The other two are pretty generic fantasy settings but have good art and likeable characters.
Post by: Balthazar on June 22, 2015, 04:44:42 PM
Johnny Wander: Scott Pilgrim meets slice of life. Awesome and quite seriously one of the most hilarious comics I've read in some time. (Recommended in a thread I put up before I knew this one existed)
(http://i.imgur.com/inVSj40.jpg)
http://www.johnnywander.com
Skullkickers: Low fantasy, black humor, disembodied body parts, bald gunslinger and... Stuff? Magic stuff! Funny but not for the squeemish (it may be comic but still makes you cringe a bit). Beautiful art though... Dem monsters...
(http://i.imgur.com/vQvcfUO.jpg)
http://comic.skullkickers.com
Strong Female Protagonist: Interesting. This is what would really go down if the X-men were real. Real problems and questions pondered by very engaging characters some of whom have superpowers. Cannot recommend this enough.
(http://i.imgur.com/4ZCm8ue.jpg)
http://strongfemaleprotagonist.com/issue-1/page-0/
Property of Hate: Alice in Wonderland except the white rabbit is replaced with a British gentleman (self proclaimed monster) with a TV for a head. Clever, very clever comic as it has a knack of bringing emotions and concepts literally to life (fear? It's a butterfly. An idea? It's a dog.) Updates more regularly now that the artist's hand seems to have stabilized.
(http://i.imgur.com/jKvmeI9.jpg)
http://tpoh.smackjeeves.com/comics/1456794/the-hook-page-1/
Post by: Jeanne on July 09, 2015, 09:29:36 PM
Link: http://lackadaisycats.com/index.php
This wonderfully drawn story takes place in St.Louis during the Prohibition. It follows the staff of the very illegal and not very profitable Lackadaisy speakeasy. It has action and humour, and it's very historical. Well, except for one tiny detail: everyone is a cat.
Post by: daiseerose on July 10, 2015, 01:27:51 PM
And I would read anything with cats in it!! Cats are so adorable, I will definitely check lackadaisy out :)
Post by: Ceceoh on August 06, 2015, 07:39:21 PM
Post by: Sunflower on August 06, 2015, 07:47:50 PM
I'm placing this here, because technically this is a webcomic, since it is only appearing on Facebook (you don't need a FB account to see it), but I thought it was important for all good Minnions to hear this news: Bloom County is back!! Yep! Opus, Binkley, Milo, Oliver Wendell Jones, Cutter John, Steve Dallas, even the anxiety closet! They're all back! So sit down in the dandelion patch and enjoy the best comic that ever lived: https://www.facebook.com/berkeleybreathed/photos/a.114529165244512.10815.108793262484769/1004028256294594/?type=1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/berkeleybreathed/photos/a.114529165244512.10815.108793262484769/1004028256294594/?type=1&theater) For those Minnions who are too young to remember the original Bloom County; go ask your parents. It was wonderful, and still is.
Oh joy unbridled! "Bloom County" was one of the delights of my youth (especially when I was a reporter at a country newspaper not unlike the one Milo worked at).
Thanks for spreading the news, Ceceoh!
Post by: Everett Asimov on August 07, 2015, 04:11:47 PM
Broodhollow, http://broodhollow.chainsawsuit.com/ (http://broodhollow.chainsawsuit.com/) - A cute comic punctuated by psychological and supernatural horror. Funny, adorable, terrifying. One of my favorites.
Awkward Zombie, http://awkwardzombie.com/ (http://awkwardzombie.com/) - Hilarious comic strips that make me feel better about filling my head with useless gaming trivia.
The Boy Who Fell, http://www.boywhofell.com/index.php?id=434 (http://www.boywhofell.com/index.php?id=434) - Fantasy adventure with very manga-esque art that's improved immensely since creation.
Saint for Rent, http://www.saintforrent.com/ (http://www.saintforrent.com/) - A quirky time travel adventure with beautiful art, action, and humor.
Nameless and the Scientist, http://nameless.ameizhao.com/ (http://nameless.ameizhao.com/) - I'm still not sure what the story is or what the characters are, but holy dragonballs it's pretty. Maybe check in again later.
RockPaperCynic, http://www.rockpapercynic.com/ (http://www.rockpapercynic.com/) - Cynical nerdy humor. Occasionally crass, but it still amuses me immensely.
Sfeer Theory, http://www.sfeertheory.com/ (http://www.sfeertheory.com/) - sci-fi/fantasy story with a neat setting and main character. Still a little early in development.
Mare Internum, http://www.marecomic.com/ (http://www.marecomic.com/) - sci-fi comic about Mars. Really small so far, but the art is great, it has deliciously dark humor and it will develop tense survival scenes.
Whew! Well that's about it, besides SSSS obviously. I'll be looking back over everyone else's suggestions now.
Post by: mithrysc on September 14, 2015, 09:20:12 AM
You should all take a look at Catalist. (http://tbcnetwork.com/series/catalist) It's a sort of multimedia, animated webcomic/visual novel/other things with gorgeous art and character designs in a sprawling fantasy world. It also stars cats, which makes it even better, though so far it's still rather new/short.
Post by: misea on September 14, 2015, 03:08:34 PM
*raises thread from a month's hibernation*
You should all take a look at Catalist. (http://tbcnetwork.com/series/catalist) It's a sort of multimedia, animated webcomic/visual novel/other things with gorgeous art and character designs in a sprawling fantasy world. It also stars cats, which makes it even better, though so far it's still rather new/short.Not to mention several of my favorite artists worked on it/are currently illustrating it...
Seconded. Catalist is beautiful! It's in intermission right now, but there's... 15-16 episodes up? And don't forget to play the music for that episode while you're reading! c:
HOW DID THAT APOSTROPHE GET IN MY SPOILER TEXT
As for other webcomic recommendations not put here yet... :3c
Spoiler: I read so many webcomics that I cant even list them all and thats not even a joke at this point • show
Post by: Sunflower on September 14, 2015, 03:55:42 PM
Seconded. Catalist is beautiful! It's in intermission right now, but there's... 15-16 episodes up? And don't forget to play the music for that episode while you're reading! c:
As for other webcomic recommendations not put here yet... :3cSpoiler: I read so many webcomics that I cant even list them all and that's not even a joke at this point • show
Thanks for the recommendations, Misea. Unfortunately, apostrophes break the Spoiler code so it won't open. (No other punctuation seems to break spoilers like that.) Want to rephrase? Otherwise, we can see your recommendations by quoting the post.
Post by: Oh Deer on September 14, 2015, 06:10:15 PM
http://omgcheckplease.tumblr.com/post/57705111693
Post by: misea on September 14, 2015, 06:20:54 PM
Thanks for the recommendations, Misea. Unfortunately, apostrophes break the Spoiler code so it won't open. (No other punctuation seems to break spoilers like that.) Want to rephrase? Otherwise, we can see your recommendations by quoting the post.
Fixed T_T It's times like these that I wish I wasn't so adamant on writing things in Proper English Grammar
Post by: kirvel on October 10, 2015, 05:56:16 AM
-SSSS and aRTD, of course
-Bad Machinery
British detective teens. Weekdays.
-Destroy History
Relatively new, a woman who goes back in time to complete missions. Saturdays.
-Solstoria
A girl goes on a quest to become a knight.
-Ava's Demon
Gorgeous art and format, comparable with SSSS. Sci-Fi, a girl on a quest. Mon/Thu
-Cucumber Quest
Bunny kids save the world. ADORABLE.
-Scandinavia and the World
cute, Danish and about country stereotypes. Wed.
TAPASTIC: I recommend you all go on Tapastic and browse the comics there!
-Year in Hereafter
Finnish mythology, two men, reminiscent of aRTD. Love the art.
-Anti-Social Media
Slice of life of a high schooler
-Mini Comics
by Mikiko. Supercute slice of life
-The Little Things
Chibi slice of life comic.
-Blackberry Tea
A gorgeous shoujo-style story. Love the storyline.
OTL yeah bye
Post by: John Candlebury on October 10, 2015, 10:42:54 AM
Fixed T_T It's times like these that I wish I wasn't so adamant on writing things in Proper English Grammar
You can get around that by writing "\'" instead of the apostrophe. Like this:
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[spoiler=Apostrophes\']
Spoiler TEXT![/spoiler]Spoiler: Apostrophes\' • show
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Anyhow, now for what I really wanted to say:
Can anybody recommend some good space opera or hard-scifi webcomics? Or in general Scifi webcomics of the kind that involves alien colonies and spaceships?
For what I've managed o find there's a sever lack of both genres, the only ones I know of are:
Cassiopeia Quinn
Ava's Demon
Mare Internum
Terra (which I don't really like)
But I'm pretty sure there must be more than those few.
Post by: wolfie on October 10, 2015, 06:01:20 PM
http://backcomic.com/ > It seems to be a western, but wait no it has some apocalyptic elements, and magic, humor, and umm... A little bit of everything. Drawing style is simple but effective. Also includes quite an interesting main character.
Post by: callipygous on October 10, 2015, 08:41:18 PM
JUNE (http://june.smackjeeves.com/comics/1046026/cover/)
a surreal horror webcomic about a boy with a bag over his head looking for his mom in a wonderfully illustrated hellscape; the black and white makes for a very creepy atmosphere, and it has fantastic aesthetic, characters, and story. ive reread it multiple times because its really, really great! by far one of my favorite webcomics, and a big inspiration to me!!
status: complete!!
SHOOTAROUND (http://www.webtoons.com/en/comedy/shoot-around/ep-1/viewer?title_no=399&episode_no=1)
recommended by curry from jesty, a really lovely take on a zombie apocalypse involving a group of girls and their coach; big focus on character development and interaction, really cute art style, INCREDIBLY diverse cast of characters, all of whom are extremely lovable; i cant gush enough about this webcomic okay its charming and funny and can still get heavy without feeling forced and awkward, and just as quick whip around back to comedy and its REALLY WONDERFUL
status: updates fridays/saturdays
SAINT FOR RENT (http://www.saintforrent.com/comic/the-cloverhouse-inn)
this has been mentioned here but i need to rec it too because its another one thats been a huuuuge influence on me; the setting is an inn for time travelers, a slice-of-life that is quickly getting deeper. outstanding art and writing, i always love to reread it whether to catch things i missed in story or just admire the art!!
status: updates mondays/tuesdays/fridays
NOT DRUNK ENOUGH (http://www.ndecomic.com/comic/page-1)
from the same artist of 'HANNA IS NOT A BOY'S NAME'!!!! their art is exceptional, and they have incredible control over color and REALLY interesting paneling - i love it i love it i love it!! a repair job goes horribly awry and our protagonist gets locked in with monsters and mad scientists and body horror, oh my! the comedy is great and the dialogue and art is even better, please give this one a read!
status: updates tuesdays and thursdays
TODD ALLISON AND THE PETUNIA VIOLET (http://petuniaviolet.com/index.php?id=1)
if youre not reading tapv i....have no idea what to even say......it has wonderful character interaction, intriguing story, great humor, and the artist is really sweet!! the premise is 20th century melbourne, which is being hit by a serial arsonist. petunia elkwood gets mixed up with her eccentric neighbor todd allison, while the both of them try to figure out just what the Heck is going on! i in no way do it justice, but so much is going on its hard to capture the brilliance of tapv GO READ IT!!! RIGHT MEOW!!
status: updates sporadically
THE BOY WHO FELL (http://www.boywhofell.com/index.php?id=1)
ren falls into hell! he enters a bloodthirsty killing contest to get out of hell!! i really like tbwf - its much more anime than the usual webcomics i read, but i think it really lends itself to the atmosphere, especially when you see babyfaced ren all covered in blood. it can be almost painfully trope-y, but i actually find that super charming LOL;; im SUPER interested to see what everything is leading up to, what all the characters motives are, and what the deal is with all these mysteries, because there sure are a lot of them!!! i would TOTALLY recommend it, demi really knows where shes going with this story and im excited to be taken on this wild ride
status: updates tuesdays and fridays
Post by: Curry on October 11, 2015, 12:11:54 AM
HEYYY ive been meaning to drop by this thread so HERE I AM.....i love webcomics okay. ill try not to repeat any that have already been mentioned, but forgive me if i slip up!
JUNE (http://june.smackjeeves.com/comics/1046026/cover/)
a surreal horror webcomic about a boy with a bag over his head looking for his mom in a wonderfully illustrated hellscape; the black and white makes for a very creepy atmosphere, and it has fantastic aesthetic, characters, and story. ive reread it multiple times because its really, really great! by far one of my favorite webcomics, and a big inspiration to me!!
status: complete!!
SHOOTAROUND (http://www.webtoons.com/en/comedy/shoot-around/ep-1/viewer?title_no=399&episode_no=1)
recommended by curry from jesty, a really lovely take on a zombie apocalypse involving a group of girls and their coach; big focus on character development and interaction, really cute art style, INCREDIBLY diverse cast of characters, all of whom are extremely lovable; i cant gush enough about this webcomic okay its charming and funny and can still get heavy without feeling forced and awkward, and just as quick whip around back to comedy and its REALLY WONDERFUL
status: updates fridays/saturdays
SAINT FOR RENT (http://www.saintforrent.com/comic/the-cloverhouse-inn)
this has been mentioned here but i need to rec it too because its another one thats been a huuuuge influence on me; the setting is an inn for time travelers, a slice-of-life that is quickly getting deeper. outstanding art and writing, i always love to reread it whether to catch things i missed in story or just admire the art!!
status: updates mondays/tuesdays/fridays
NOT DRUNK ENOUGH (http://www.ndecomic.com/comic/page-1)
from the same artist of 'HANNA IS NOT A BOY'S NAME'!!!! their art is exceptional, and they have incredible control over color and REALLY interesting paneling - i love it i love it i love it!! a repair job goes horribly awry and our protagonist gets locked in with monsters and mad scientists and body horror, oh my! the comedy is great and the dialogue and art is even better, please give this one a read!
status: updates tuesdays and thursdays
TODD ALLISON AND THE PETUNIA VIOLET (http://petuniaviolet.com/index.php?id=1)
if youre not reading tapv i....have no idea what to even say......it has wonderful character interaction, intriguing story, great humor, and the artist is really sweet!! the premise is 20th century melbourne, which is being hit by a serial arsonist. petunia elkwood gets mixed up with her eccentric neighbor todd allison, while the both of them try to figure out just what the Heck is going on! i in no way do it justice, but so much is going on its hard to capture the brilliance of tapv GO READ IT!!! RIGHT MEOW!!
status: updates sporadically
THE BOY WHO FELL (http://www.boywhofell.com/index.php?id=1)
ren falls into hell! he enters a bloodthirsty killing contest to get out of hell!! i really like tbwf - its much more anime than the usual webcomics i read, but i think it really lends itself to the atmosphere, especially when you see babyfaced ren all covered in blood. it can be almost painfully trope-y, but i actually find that super charming LOL;; im SUPER interested to see what everything is leading up to, what all the characters motives are, and what the deal is with all these mysteries, because there sure are a lot of them!!! i would TOTALLY recommend it, demi really knows where shes going with this story and im excited to be taken on this wild ride
status: updates tuesdays and fridays
oKAY IF ANYBODY READS SHOOTAROUND PLEASE MESSAGE ME TO TALK ABOUT IT BECAUSE I LOVE IT SO MUCH?? WHAT A GOOD?? WHAT A GREAT??I'M ALSO READING SAINT FOR RENT AND I CAN SECOND THAT IT'S SO GOOD
Post by: misea on October 11, 2015, 12:17:57 AM
HEYYY ive been meaning to drop by this thread so HERE I AM.....i love webcomics okay. ill try not to repeat any that have already been mentioned, but forgive me if i slip up!
JUNE (http://june.smackjeeves.com/comics/1046026/cover/)
a surreal horror webcomic about a boy with a bag over his head looking for his mom in a wonderfully illustrated hellscape; the black and white makes for a very creepy atmosphere, and it has fantastic aesthetic, characters, and story. ive reread it multiple times because its really, really great! by far one of my favorite webcomics, and a big inspiration to me!!
status: complete!!
SHOOTAROUND (http://www.webtoons.com/en/comedy/shoot-around/ep-1/viewer?title_no=399&episode_no=1)
recommended by curry from jesty, a really lovely take on a zombie apocalypse involving a group of girls and their coach; big focus on character development and interaction, really cute art style, INCREDIBLY diverse cast of characters, all of whom are extremely lovable; i cant gush enough about this webcomic okay its charming and funny and can still get heavy without feeling forced and awkward, and just as quick whip around back to comedy and its REALLY WONDERFUL
status: updates fridays/saturdays
SAINT FOR RENT (http://www.saintforrent.com/comic/the-cloverhouse-inn)
this has been mentioned here but i need to rec it too because its another one thats been a huuuuge influence on me; the setting is an inn for time travelers, a slice-of-life that is quickly getting deeper. outstanding art and writing, i always love to reread it whether to catch things i missed in story or just admire the art!!
status: updates mondays/tuesdays/fridays
NOT DRUNK ENOUGH (http://www.ndecomic.com/comic/page-1)
from the same artist of 'HANNA IS NOT A BOY'S NAME'!!!! their art is exceptional, and they have incredible control over color and REALLY interesting paneling - i love it i love it i love it!! a repair job goes horribly awry and our protagonist gets locked in with monsters and mad scientists and body horror, oh my! the comedy is great and the dialogue and art is even better, please give this one a read!
status: updates tuesdays and thursdays
TODD ALLISON AND THE PETUNIA VIOLET (http://petuniaviolet.com/index.php?id=1)
if youre not reading tapv i....have no idea what to even say......it has wonderful character interaction, intriguing story, great humor, and the artist is really sweet!! the premise is 20th century melbourne, which is being hit by a serial arsonist. petunia elkwood gets mixed up with her eccentric neighbor todd allison, while the both of them try to figure out just what the Heck is going on! i in no way do it justice, but so much is going on its hard to capture the brilliance of tapv GO READ IT!!! RIGHT MEOW!!
status: updates sporadically
THE BOY WHO FELL (http://www.boywhofell.com/index.php?id=1)
ren falls into hell! he enters a bloodthirsty killing contest to get out of hell!! i really like tbwf - its much more anime than the usual webcomics i read, but i think it really lends itself to the atmosphere, especially when you see babyfaced ren all covered in blood. it can be almost painfully trope-y, but i actually find that super charming LOL;; im SUPER interested to see what everything is leading up to, what all the characters motives are, and what the deal is with all these mysteries, because there sure are a lot of them!!! i would TOTALLY recommend it, demi really knows where shes going with this story and im excited to be taken on this wild ride
status: updates tuesdays and fridays
SHOOTAROYND YES AAAAAAASAHHHHHHH
AND SFR, AND TAPV, AND THE BOY WHO FELL, AGAHAHAG REN IS A CUTIE, ALL THE CHARACTERS IN THESE ARE GREAT
Post by: Shaula on October 21, 2015, 04:54:13 AM
And I have a few to add as well:
Dominic Deegan: Oracle for Hire (http://www.dominic-deegan.com/) -- It starts out looking like a punny newspaper comic about a bachelor seer and his cat. Then an ugly lady curses the seer for telling the truth (she asked the classic fairest one of them all question) and adventures evolve from there. The plot gets serious, but it never forgets to occasionally do something just because it would be cool or funny, and the puns stay. Bonus: it's complete for now, so no waiting required! Warning: language and themes can cross over into adult, but not much more than Girl Genius or XKCD. The author's new comic Star Power (http://www.starpowercomic.com/) has cleaner art (has a separate artist) and a good story as well so far (or I'm just biased because the main character is an astronomer) but I prefer DD for its ability to not take itself so seriously all the time.
Archipelago (http://thearchipelago.smackjeeves.com/) -- It already got mentioned, but it's my second favorite active comic, so posting it again. A girl finds a boy washed up on the beach, the boy turns out to be possessed by a demon, but even that doesn't make him the strangest thing out there, and the real demon in the story is actually human in origin.
Q2Q (http://q2qcomics.com/) -- This one is an XKCD for anyone who has worked backstage at a theater of any level, and for actors who can take a joke.
Post by: loki on October 24, 2015, 07:44:35 PM
a list! (besides ssss)
-the property of hate
-paranatural
-prague race
-monsterkind
-demon street
-wilde life
-lost nightmare
-kappa
-aRTD (in the process of)
-and hella more i cant remember. these are all 10/10 strongly recommend you start reading these if you dont already :3
there are SOOOO mnay more i need to read, tho. seriously.
Post by: wolfie on October 29, 2015, 05:14:16 AM
i read so many webcomics it's insanePragueparanaturalhighfive! o/ love those webcomics. (Psst do you read Gunnerkrigg court? You should like it if you like the other ones) ;)
a list! (besides ssss)
-the property of hate
-paranatural
-prague race
-monsterkind
-demon street
-wilde life
-lost nightmare
-kappa
-aRTD (in the process of)
-and hella more i cant remember. these are all 10/10 strongly recommend you start reading these if you dont already :3
there are SOOOO mnay more i need to read, tho. seriously.
Post by: meshebe on October 29, 2015, 11:43:06 AM
Anyway, thought I would share. :)
Post by: Ren on October 31, 2015, 12:23:54 AM
-SSSS
http://sssscomic.com (http://sssscomic.com)
-aRTD
http://www.minnasundberg.fi/artd.php (http://www.minnasundberg.fi/artd.php)
-Homestuck
http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?s=6 (http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?s=6)
-Namesake
http://namesakecomic.com (http://namesakecomic.com)
-Alice and the Nightmare
http://www.aliceandthenightmare.com/comic (http://www.aliceandthenightmare.com/comic)
-Godslave
http://www.godslavecomic.com/comic (http://www.godslavecomic.com/comic)
-Gunnerkrigg Court
http://www.gunnerkrigg.com (http://www.gunnerkrigg.com)
-Children of Eldair
http://www.eldair.com (http://www.eldair.com)
-Chirault
http://chirault.sevensmith.net (http://chirault.sevensmith.net)
-Fey Winds
http://www.feywinds.com (http://www.feywinds.com)
-Not a Villan
http://navcomic.com (http://navcomic.com)
-The Boy Who Fell
http://www.boywhofell.com (http://www.boywhofell.com)
-Widdershins
http://www.widdershinscomic.com (http://www.widdershinscomic.com)
-Zoophobia
http://zoophobiacomic.com (http://zoophobiacomic.com)
-Prague Race
http://www.praguerace.com/comic/stitches (http://www.praguerace.com/comic/stitches)
-The Lost Nightmare
http://www.lostnightmare.com (http://www.lostnightmare.com)
-Clockwork
http://www.clockwork-comic.com (http://www.clockwork-comic.com)
-Far to the North
http://www.farnorthcomic.com (http://www.farnorthcomic.com)
-Harpy Gee
http://www.harpygee.com (http://www.harpygee.com)
-Daughter of the Lilies
http://www.daughterofthelilies.com (http://www.daughterofthelilies.com)
-Kiwi Blitz
http://www.kiwiblitz.com (http://www.kiwiblitz.com)
-Amya
http://www.amyachronicles.com (http://www.amyachronicles.com)
-Sylvania
http://sylvaniacomic.com (http://sylvaniacomic.com)
-How to be a Werewolf
http://www.howtobeawerewolf.com (http://www.howtobeawerewolf.com)
-Paranatural
http://www.paranatural.net (http://www.paranatural.net)
Post by: meshebe on November 12, 2015, 01:59:28 PM
The Prophecy of the Circle: http://www.prophecyofthecircle.com/comic/prologue/
The art is absolutely beautiful, inks and watercolors, but the story line is absolutely addicting. The world that this artist has creative is outstanding. I can't wait for new pages now, and to see the conclusion one day.... Also, the artist updates twice a week.
And surely someone has mentioned Skin Deep? http://www.skindeepcomic.com/archive/issue-1-cover/
At first I wasn't too enthused about the art itself, it was just okay (I really have no room to critique, I can't draw faces either) but the story was addicting enough for me to keep reading. Like all webcomic artists, her art only got better and better. Each new page is a treat now. Again, another outstanding example of worldbuilding, and a story that has keep me reading for over two years now. She updates every Tuesday.
Enjoy! :)
Post by: meshebe on November 12, 2015, 04:36:48 PM
I have no idea if this has been recommended before, I've read it in one day, archive is just long enough for a nice read: BACK.
http://backcomic.com/ > It seems to be a western, but wait no it has some apocalyptic elements, and magic, humor, and umm... A little bit of everything. Drawing style is simple but effective. Also includes quite an interesting main character.
Wolfie, I just read BACK, and I love it so far! XD Thanks for the recommendation!!!
Post by: Hrollo on November 12, 2015, 10:02:28 PM
Has anyone mentioned this one yet?
The Prophecy of the Circle: http://www.prophecyofthecircle.com/comic/prologue/
The art is absolutely beautiful, inks and watercolors, but the story line is absolutely addicting. The world that this artist has creative is outstanding. I can't wait for new pages now, and to see the conclusion one day.... Also, the artist updates twice a week.
And surely someone has mentioned Skin Deep? http://www.skindeepcomic.com/archive/issue-1-cover/
At first I wasn't too enthused about the art itself, it was just okay (I really have no room to critique, I can't draw faces either) but the story was addicting enough for me to keep reading. Like all webcomic artists, her art only got better and better. Each new page is a treat now. Again, another outstanding example of worldbuilding, and a story that has keep me reading for over two years now. She updates every Tuesday.
Enjoy! :)
Yep, I follow both of those.
Post by: IKEA on February 22, 2016, 03:34:43 PM
Sonichu is absolutely hilarious in a "so bad, it's good" type of way. It's about an Electric Hedgehog Pokemon (cross between Sonic and Pikachu) who... well, there's not really much of a plot, it's just the author's weird wish fulfillment as the all-powerful Mayor of Sonichu's town. Notable characters include the real-life dean of his community college (as the main villain) and a completely random cameo by BILLY MAYS! As the comic goes on it does get really bizarrely NSFW though. I would recommend reading only the first 3 or 4 issues.
Post by: Iceea on February 22, 2016, 06:05:18 PM
I would think RTD and SSSS fans would particularly find Chasing the Sunset worthwhile.
Post by: Double H on February 22, 2016, 06:57:35 PM
Sound fun? Great!
Post by: IKEA on February 22, 2016, 09:50:16 PM
I want to recommend Subnormality. (http://www.viruscomix.com/page586.html) It is by far my favorite webcomic. It is a sort of a slice of life comic that has way too many words, updates very infrequently and may occasionally turn you into a crying husk of a person while reading it. But in a good way.I'll be sure to check that one out!
Sound fun? Great!
Post by: loki on February 23, 2016, 11:38:21 AM
Post by: Iceea on February 23, 2016, 11:52:18 AM
I want to recommend Subnormality. (http://www.viruscomix.com/page586.html) It is by far my favorite webcomic. It is a sort of a slice of life comic that has way too many words, updates very infrequently and may occasionally turn you into a crying husk of a person while reading it. But in a good way.
Sound fun? Great!
Double H, what have you done, that comic is, well, words can not describe, my productivity at work today will be in the negative region.............
Post by: loki on March 01, 2016, 11:10:40 PM
Post by: Zalli on April 14, 2016, 04:30:20 PM
Also I recommend reading Homestuck and the author's previous comic Problem Sleuth (much shorter). Both can be found at http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?viewpage=archive (http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?viewpage=archive)
Post by: Unlos on April 18, 2016, 03:17:03 AM
Post by: Kiraly on April 18, 2016, 04:19:38 PM
So I just read Traveller (http://www.gunnerkrigg.com/extracomics/comic.php?c=Traveller), a side comic to Gunnerkrigg court (http://gunnerkrigg.com/) that's been available in paper but that Tom released on the web a few days ago. Looks like a very sweet summer story, judging by the cover. And it is sweet, really really sweet. But. I'm wiping tears and swallowing a huge lump in my throat without success. Recommended read, and works pretty good as a standalone even if you haven't read Gunnerkrigg, but not if you're not up for crying just a little bit.
Ooh, I need to read that! I'm very behind on Gunnerkrigg, one of these days I need to catch up.
Post by: IKEA on April 23, 2016, 10:26:35 PM
So, one of the really big webcomics, Homestuck, ended yesterday. Wonder what will the Hussie's next project be, after the Hiveswap game.Is Homestuck worth checking out? I started it once and couldn't get past Act 1, but apparentky it gets much better. What do you think of the trolls?
Also I recommend reading Homestuck and the author's previous comic Problem Sleuth (much shorter). Both can be found at http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?viewpage=archive (http://www.mspaintadventures.com/?viewpage=archive)
Post by: Superdark33 on May 13, 2016, 03:22:53 PM
Its a short comic by the creator of Cucumber Quest (READ THAT AS WELL) about an Acolyte falling in love with her godess.
Post by: Tr on May 13, 2016, 08:04:17 PM
Read this https://gigidigi.itch.io/ladyAh, thanks, this is cool!
Its a short comic by the creator of Cucumber Quest (READ THAT AS WELL) about an Acolyte falling in love with her godess.
Has anyone recommended Digger (http://diggercomic.com/blog/2007/02/01/wombat1-gnorf/), by Ursula Vernon?
It is about old gods. And a wombat.
Post by: Juniper on May 13, 2016, 08:25:35 PM
I'd still recommend it, I think anyone who enjoys SSSS might enjoy Two Rooks. It really has a pretty neat world building concept and pretty well done characters. It's technically a crime noir webcomic if you're into that. Also, the art style is super neat, I forgot the technical word but it's black and white with just specific things in certain panels in bright colors.
Post by: John Candlebury on May 14, 2016, 01:28:09 AM
Is Homestuck worth checking out? I started it once and couldn't get past Act 1, but apparentky it gets much better. What do you think of the trolls?
The answer to that is contentious.
I for one could never stomach the chat-like dialogue, which is an unchanging part of the comic.
Bicycle boy (http://bicycleboy.webcomic.ws/comics/first) is a pretty awesome post apocalyptic story about a clueless cyborg who awakes in the middle of desertic wasteland in an important mission he cant remember, and gets in a lot of trouble while seeking for answers. The art and story are gorgeous if you ask me, it updates every friday.
The author does give the following disclaimer however:
"This includes bloodshed, gore, murder and other flavours of violence, colourful language, sexual and other upsetting themes, and plenty of other things that will probably offend you. Enjoy."
Post by: Ceceoh on May 19, 2016, 12:30:54 AM
Post by: princeofdoom on May 19, 2016, 04:34:11 AM
Is Homestuck worth checking out? I started it once and couldn't get past Act 1, but apparentky it gets much better. What do you think of the trolls?
Ok, this is a thing I have to say: Homestuck has basically been a MAJOR part of my life for the past seven years and has greatly affected me as a person. It's given me terms to explain things I couldn't in normal English, I've made some great friends, and a few enemies, and about the only thing that has interested my typically obsessive mind aside from Homestuck in that period and stuck has been SSSS. That said:
Act 1 is very slow, and for a long time doesn't seem to go anywhere. However there are a lot of call backs to things in the early acts. If you do read it, make sure to read the intermissions. Yes they seem like they are a separate mini story, but they are connected and do play a role in the story as well. I personally love the trolls as characters, as many of them are very effective in the roles they play but also come off as very real emotionally, once you understand their motivations. But quite a few of them, even the "nicer" ones are flawed and kind of awful as people. They are all multidimensional characters, and I'm sure you could find at least a couple of them you will love. Also, especially with the trolls, there will be a lot of blood (in various rainbow colors) so if you're sensitive to that, I'd just watch out.
Late in the story, there are some completely new characters introduced; they were foreshadowed earlier on but you won't catch it if you're not looking for it. There is also a part where certain things get "reset" and a lot of people felt they had less emotional connection to the characters after the reset than before it, but there is a good reason for it. That and the ending will be a lot more enjoyable if you remember that Homestuck is basically a narrative about story-telling itself.
I hope that helps you make your decision. I tried to cover things that might be concerns without giving away actual plot as much as possible.
Post by: Juniper on June 18, 2016, 01:44:45 AM
Idk, I was just thinking about this because my roommate and I have a chalk board in the kitchen we use to 'communicate' (it's pretty much just memes and drawings of cats) and he's kind of homestuck trash too and he's gone for the weekend so I was all "ohhh I'll leave some homestuck doodles on here for him" and naturally started drawing the Sagittarius symbol in blue and 'STRONG' in all capital letters and I was just like, "why ?!?"
Post by: IKEA on June 18, 2016, 10:12:52 PM
Post by: JacobThomsen on September 02, 2016, 12:42:53 PM
Link: http://www.lilithword.com/
Post by: Tr on September 02, 2016, 03:54:23 PM
I doubt anyone has mentioned it here before since the comic was launched about two months ago, but there is a new fantasy webcomic called ”Lilith’s word”. I can’t tell so much about it, since as I said it almost just launched, but so far it’s been really good, so if you’re looking for a new comic to read I’ll recommend it.Ooh yes this one is great, I will second that recommendation!
Link: http://www.lilithword.com/
Post by: Athena on September 02, 2016, 05:49:54 PM
I doubt anyone has mentioned it here before since the comic was launched about two months ago, but there is a new fantasy webcomic called ”Lilith’s word”. I can’t tell so much about it, since as I said it almost just launched, but so far it’s been really good, so if you’re looking for a new comic to read I’ll recommend it.
Link: http://www.lilithword.com/
Ooh! I saw that comic a long time ago, posting on Tapastic, and they dropped off and stopped posting after a while around the end of the prologue. I guess they were working on a new site? Awesome! Yes, that is a very good comic!
Post by: Auxivele on September 02, 2016, 06:13:01 PM
I doubt anyone has mentioned it here before since the comic was launched about two months ago, but there is a new fantasy webcomic called ”Lilith’s word”. I can’t tell so much about it, since as I said it almost just launched, but so far it’s been really good, so if you’re looking for a new comic to read I’ll recommend it.Ooo, it looks really cool!
Link: http://www.lilithword.com/
Post by: FrogEater on March 11, 2017, 10:38:49 AM
After catching up, I think that no one yet mentioned [url =http://www.scurrycomic.com/]Scurry[/url]. Updates twice a week, about 100-150 pages thus far.
Them: a colony of mice does its best to survive in a world devoid of humans. The story is good, although the equivalent can probably be read somewhere else, but the art is stunning - really, there's a lot of wallpaper material here.
Good thing: the author keeps the Disneyification of speaking animals at a strict minimum. The rodents often stand on their rear paws and use their front paws as hands, their eyes are more 'frontal' than they really are, but that's all - they run on four legs, for instance.
Another very refreshing change from the rest of the Internet is that, here, cats are evil (and pretty scary) ! >:D
Post by: Ragnarok on March 11, 2017, 11:20:06 AM
http://thearchipelago.smackjeeves.com (http://thearchipelago.smackjeeves.com)
Post by: Hrollo on March 11, 2017, 07:32:58 PM
Post by: Rhynerd on March 13, 2017, 11:29:33 AM
Read this https://gigidigi.itch.io/ladyRead through the whole thing yesterday, and I am glad to have done such.
Its a short comic by the creator of Cucumber Quest (READ THAT AS WELL) about an Acolyte falling in love with her godess.
Now on a separate note, who here has heard of a webcomic by the name of Dregs (http://dregscomic.tumblr.com/post/139375783260/pg1)? It's a comedic story following two people who work in the sewer systems of a massive city, and some new form of trouble introduced to their lives. It started a little over a year ago and is currently 78 pages long and counting.
Post by: That Bunny on January 27, 2018, 08:15:51 PM
Webtoons:
Spoiler: show
Tapastic:
Spoiler: show
Other (like Hivework and so on):
Spoiler: show
Ugh that was quite a list! I hope you like them! ;)
Post by: yung_chrysanthemum on June 16, 2018, 06:08:19 PM
first of all can i just say how sad i still am that kiwisbybeat disappeared off the face of the earth. modern fried snake was just starting to feel like it was building towards something big... i was really looking forward to it :( minus is a masterpiece, though, and rezo's other comics were great, so i can't be too sad. BTW there's a mostly-complete mirror here for anybody who didn't know: http://kiwisbybeat.16mb.com/
other than SSSS there are a handful of comics i actively follow:
- cucumber quest (http://cucumber.gigidigi.com/) has gotten a lot of love here, glad to see that. gigi's art style is awesome.
- oddity woods (https://www.odditywoods.com/) is cute so far, i feel like it's going to get really sad as the comic goes on
- vattu (http://www.rice-boy.com/ (http://www.rice-boy.com/)) is great so far, the author is really good at worldbuilding. he has nice illustrations of wizard of oz and moby dick that i picked up. the original rice boy comic is classic.
- virus comix (http://viruscomix.com/) has probably the best dialog of any webcomic i've read, all the characters feel super relatable. there are some really interesting more scifi-ish comics too.
- everything by oyvind thorsby is mad genius. really weird (and i mean REALLY WEIRD) adventure comics, with simple art and lots of hilarious farce. the current one is trixie slaughteraxe for president (http://trixie.thecomicseries.com)) which i'm really enjoying so far. the first comic, hitmen for destiny (http://hitmen.thecomicseries.com) (completed) is really good. the other ones are well worth a read too. fair warning, the comics are kinda violent... and really weird
- recently got into "he is a good boy" which is written by the guy who did gunshow (which you would probably recognize because it's where the "this is fine" dog comes from). it's pretty weird and has lots of cartoonish gore. if you can stomach that, http://hiagb.com/ (http://hiagb.com/)
the first webcomic that got me "into webcomics" as an art form was probably a lesson is learned (http://alessonislearned.com/). the way the artist plays with panel structure is really interesting.
Post by: PickleChip on June 17, 2018, 02:44:26 AM
Post by: Grade E cat on June 17, 2018, 03:51:43 AM
My own favorite obscure webcomic is "My new friend is a cat", which is on Webtoon as well. A boy named Ken has a new student in his grade school class, France, who insists on wearing a cat mask in public. Ken slowly befriends him, and a really cute kiddie "high temptation to ship them" level bromance ensues.
Post by: Hrollo on June 17, 2018, 08:30:09 AM
This reminds me I should finish reading it at some point. How I came across it is kind of funny: I somehow ran into a blog that had given SSSS a bad review back in 2015, but that same person had really liked "Shoot Around", so I got a little curious.
The irony. My problem with "Shoot Around" (relative problem, I still read it to the end) is that I basically couldn't tell the characters apart - sure they had diverse race and genders, but to me they didn't have any distinctive personality traits - the opposite of SSSS, basically.
Post by: Kis on June 17, 2018, 08:39:18 AM
1. Blade Under Mask (http://bladeundermask.com/?p=home) - a wonderful story featuring anthropoid bugs and japanese culture (on hiatus)
2. Critical Miss (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/comicsandcosplay/comics/critical-miss) - a comic about a game journalist and, well, games (probably completed)(*sobs a little*)
3. Coon (http://cooncomic.com) is just magnificent
4. Webcomic Name (http://webcomicname.com) - a comic where every situation ends with 'oh no'
5. Hearts for Sale (http://heartsforsale.smackjeeves.com) from the author of Lost Nightmare is great, too (completed)
6. Ishaar's Children (https://m.tapas.io/series/Ishaars-children) is actually a translation of a russian comic. Gorgeous and very interesting (especially if you're familiar with the lore and characters) but sometimes slightly nsfw
And I really wanted to recommend Zistopia, Zootopia AU. One of the best things I've ever read, I swear. Unfortunately it's not quite readable and the semi-official website seems to be broken but who cares, you can read it here (http://nicolaswildes.tumblr.com/tagged/Zistopia-AU/chrono) I hope
Post by: Grade E cat on June 17, 2018, 10:25:06 AM
The irony. My problem with "Shoot Around" (relative problem, I still read it to the end) is that I basically couldn't tell the characters apart - sure they had diverse race and genders, but to me they didn't have any distinctive personality traits - the opposite of SSSS, basically.
In my personal experience, I have found a trade-off between how many characters I work with and how satisfied I am with how I wrote them, so that effect may be in place to an extent. Otherwise, that blog seemed to be written by someone who was seeking webcomics with explicit racial diversity and/or LGBT representation. So "Shoot Around" probably had a good head start for those criteria compared to the point SSSS had reached in 2015. On my side, I inherently prefer slice of life heavy fantasy to zombie apocalypses so my personal criteria favor SSSS as well.
Post by: Sc0ut on June 17, 2018, 02:56:31 PM
The irony. My problem with "Shoot Around" (relative problem, I still read it to the end) is that I basically couldn't tell the characters apart - sure they had diverse race and genders, but to me they didn't have any distinctive personality traits - the opposite of SSSS, basically.
I read a few pages of Shoot Around just now to see what its deal is and if your first problem is "not enough distinctive personalities", your priorities are a bit weird :D (page 3 is where I encountered a problem)
ETA: I see what you mean about personalities, too.
Post by: Hrollo on June 17, 2018, 09:14:57 PM
Post by: yung_chrysanthemum on June 20, 2018, 12:24:17 AM
just want you folks to know that i hold you responsible for the last 4 hours i spent binge-reading ;)
Post by: Kis on August 16, 2018, 06:17:56 PM
Turns out there are two completely canon versions I can read: English and Russian (I've read the first 5 pages in both languages). I thought that the author, who is from Russia, was just translating his comic, but NO! It's an entirely new take on the story! With different references and local jokes and additional content with re-written situations from the English version. Only without gifs and sounds and such
I'm so confused! Should I read it in my native language or get to know the "original" story first, what do you think?
Post by: wavewright62 on August 17, 2018, 05:01:47 AM
I need help. I've finally decided to read Romantically Apocalyptic and already agree with all the nice things said about it, but I have a problem
Turns out there are two completely canon versions I can read: English and Russian (I've read the first 5 pages in both languages). I thought that the author, who is from Russia, was just translating his comic, but NO! It's an entirely new take on the story! With different references and local jokes and additional content with re-written situations from the English version. Only without gifs and sounds and such
I'm so confused! Should I read it in my native language or get to know the "original" story first, what do you think?
What a delightful dilemma to have! A canon AU? Both!
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Post by: Kis on August 17, 2018, 07:36:20 AM
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What a delightful dilemma to have! A canon AU? Both!
Heheh, yeah, I'll read both. The perks of knowing Russian :)) I just can't decide on which to start with
Post by: JoB on August 28, 2018, 11:13:35 AM
(https://www.codenamehunter.com/comics/AYAD_03_22.jpg) (https://www.codenamehunter.com/archive/ayad2014/2017/04/26)
Post by: Solokov on August 28, 2018, 12:30:44 PM
I need help. I've finally decided to read Romantically Apocalyptic and already agree with all the nice things said about it, but I have a problem
Turns out there are two completely canon versions I can read: English and Russian (I've read the first 5 pages in both languages). I thought that the author, who is from Russia, was just translating his comic, but NO! It's an entirely new take on the story! With different references and local jokes and additional content with re-written situations from the English version. Only without gifs and sounds and such
I'm so confused! Should I read it in my native language or get to know the "original" story first, what do you think?
...hold the phone.. are you saying RA was localized by the artist?.... That's kick-ass!
Post by: Kis on August 28, 2018, 04:08:44 PM
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...hold the phone.. are you saying RA was localized by the artist?.... That's kick-ass!
Yeaaaah, I know ;D It's one of the most best things that can happen to a comic, I believe
Post by: Hrollo on October 24, 2018, 10:49:46 AM
A webcomic I've very recently discovered but that made me quickly bingewatch through the entire archive.
It's magical realism/urban fantasy with a dash of postapocalyptic, set in a world that ressembles our own, but where magic and spirits are real and known to everyone, every human has a unique power, and strongly inspired by Finnish mythology,
Some years before the beginning of the story, a devastating flood ravaged the world, then a mysterious and dangerous forest full of spirits overcame most of the ruins, with human civilization surviving on a smaller scale in the places that the forest hasn't overcome.
The story is about a boy who runs away from home (deals a bit with themes of religious abuse so warning for that)
It's gorgeously drawn in water color, with an interesting narrative style, and in this universe boys sometimes wear dresses casually. Seems to update once every two weeks, but with several pages per update.
Post by: Ragnarok on October 24, 2018, 11:41:31 AM
Broken is amazing.
It's magic zombie fiction that tackles PTSD, mental issues, ethics, and has gorgeous art and animation. Read it now.
Post by: Kikiine on September 11, 2019, 05:26:10 AM
The comic is called Yokoka's Quest (https://yokokasquest.com), you can read some 500+ pages free online, and the series is trying to get its very first book funded on Kickstarter! 💪
It would be awesome if anyone who's interested could check it out, share the word, and/or pledge to buy the book! Minna has been a huge inspiration to Chris, the creator of Yokoka's Quest, and has been following Minna's work since like, 2005!
You can take a look at the campaign HERE! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/clefdesoll/yokokas-quest-volume-1)
Just look at how cute this art is, it's amazing!! Here are some of my favorite pages! 😊
(https://yokokasquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ch3-36.png) (https://yokokasquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ch3-30.png) (https://yokokasquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ch4-23.png)
Post by: Solokov on September 12, 2019, 03:35:35 PM
Edit: you saw nothing!
Post by: wavewright62 on September 17, 2019, 06:57:02 PM
(I'm also intrigued how Chris knew Minna in 2005, did they go to school together?)
Post by: Kikiine on September 26, 2019, 02:22:29 AM
This thread will be merged into the general webcomics discussion, thanks.
(I'm also intrigued how Chris knew Minna in 2005, did they go to school together?)
Oh no, Chris has just followed Mina on deviantart for some 14 years! :'D It's not a personal irl thing, sorry if that was confusing.
Btw the Kickstarter has just one day left to fund!! If anybody wants to check it out but is daunted by the idea of investing in a 500+ page comic right away, here's a video I made of what makes Yokoka's Quest great!! >u</
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Feb6OI-wTQw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Feb6OI-wTQw)
Post by: RanVor on September 26, 2019, 04:29:07 AM
Btw the Kickstarter has just one day left to fund!! If anybody wants to check it out but is daunted by the idea of investing in a 500+ page comic right away, here's a video I made of what makes Yokoka's Quest great!! >u</
Comics with less than 500 pages are not worth investing in.
I'd check Yokoka's Quest out, but I have way too many comics on my to-read list, sorry.
Post by: Lenny on September 26, 2019, 04:57:49 AM
And like RanVor says, yeah, most comics with less pages aren't worth investing in, unless they're completed.
Post by: Oripoke on September 27, 2019, 02:12:35 PM
...There's one other webcomic I read recently, about a skier who befriends a fire spirit and they explore a fairy castle together, with gorgeous artwork and some animated panels. If only I could remember the name... anybody know what it's called?
Post by: Hrollo on September 28, 2019, 05:14:56 AM
Post by: RanVor on October 12, 2019, 05:11:40 PM
The comic I want to talk about is called Blonde Sunrise (http://"http://www.blondesunrise.com/index.html") and is ostensibly about werewolves. The plot is as follows: the city of whatever-its-name-is (not important) serves as a base of operations for hunters - people tasked with eliminating all kinds of monsters threatening humanity. One of such threats are lycans (basically werewolves). One night, the protagonist, a young hunter, meets a girl who turns out to be a lycan while wandering the city. He decides to track her but gets outsmarted and turned into a semi-lycan servant. From that point onward, he leads a double life, trying to put up with the whims of his new mistress while avoiding getting discovered by the hunters. In the process, he learns the truth about lycans and has to decide where his loyalties lie.
Don't get fooled by the initial premise, it's actually a mystery comic. (Well, not really, but there sure is a hell of a lot of mystery going on.)
The art in Blonde Sunrise is okay-ish (some panels are really pretty, but most are average), the character writing is adequate and the worldbuilding is alright, but nothing special. The real strength of the comic is its plot - or rather, subplots. Many, many sprawling subplots with a lot of twists and turns. Every reveal poses more questions than answers. Nearly every character has an extensive backstory, and as it slowly gets unveiled, their motives become more and more unclear. Things are rarely what they appear to be at first glance. And honestly, at this point, I'm pretty sure it's just the tip of the iceberg. The story has a bit of a slow start, but it begins to pick up the pace during the hunter ball, when the majority of the cast from the hunter side gets introduced (around 200 pages in), and rarely slows down after that.
Some example subplots (with minimal spoilers, but I'm gonna spoiler it out anyway) include:
Spoiler: show
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Spoiler: show
...and many more.
And that would be it. Feel free to ignore my ramblings, but if you decide to give Blonde Sunrise a chance, you can always message me to tell me I'm full of !@#$ and unfit to judge webcomics.
Have the most best day, ye who have wasted your time reading my post!
Post by: Grade E cat on October 13, 2019, 03:40:56 AM
When it comes to screen-based media, the fact that I also seem to be able to ignore bad acting as long as the story draws me in doesn't help either.
Post by: RanVor on October 13, 2019, 04:06:39 AM
Your tastes can't be that bad if you're here. Otherwise, I can relate to feeling unfit to criticize media. In fantasy settings, I'm much more interested in how the fantasy elements impact the average citizen's life and what happens in the downtime between the "kicking magical ass" moments than in the "kicking magical ass" moments themselves, and those can be quite pleasant to read in the hands of a good writer who also likes writing them. However, it seems like quite a few fantasy fans want the story to get to the "kicking magical ass" part as fast as possible and consider everything else "boring", so I'm currently a super-fan of two series that get negative criticism for spending too much time on their "slice of life" portions.
If you're not averse to politics, worldbuilding, character development and moral ambiguity, I might have something just for you. It's not a webcomic, though, so I don't want to clutter the thread with it.
Post by: Róisín on October 13, 2019, 06:37:57 AM
Post by: Solokov on October 16, 2019, 01:56:19 AM
The full comic can be found Here (https://archives.erfworld.com/)
Post by: A. P. Barratt on October 16, 2019, 05:37:52 AM
So I've been putting off sharing this because I keep thinking I need to have made more pages before sharing, but if I keep putting it off I'll never share it!
Stand Still Stay Silent ignited a spark in me, the idea of a regional comic that was magickal, I've been reading since 2014 but it took until Halloween of 2018 for that spark to turn into a flame, I was driving home from Wales to Scotland and SSSS was in my mind as I was thinking about how much I loved learning about all these different Nordic legends and folklore when this character just walked into my head. A witch named Morag, and her story just started to unfold, one in which she encounters all the legends and folklore of Scotland.
Once I got home I sketched her out and then all the other characters and creatures in her life. A month later I had written a script for the first adventure and I've been trying to improve my drawing and comic skills ever since. Nearly a year later, approaching Halloween 2019 I've started to publish pages. It's still very early days and I'm still learning, but I'd be honoured if other SSSS readers would find time to look at my comic.
I appreciate some of you have comics in your list already, but it's only 5 pages so far and my release cycle in these early days is only twice a week.
You can find it on Tapas by following this link: https://ragtime.scot (https://ragtime.scot)
Sorry for the long-winded post, I'm still learning how to talk about this thing :)
A.
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Post by: Alkia on May 23, 2020, 06:50:34 PM
- Lavender Jack (on webtoon): mystery thriller
https://www.webtoons.com/en/super-hero/lavender-jack/list?title_no=1410
- All That We Hope to Be (on webtoon): sad, philosophical animals
https://www.webtoons.com/en/slice-of-life/all-that-we-hope-to-be/list?title_no=470
- Your Letter (on webtoon): short, sweet story about a girl and a friend from the past who makes a sort of scavenger hunt for her (it's hard to explain, but all i can say is that it's very good)
https://www.webtoons.com/en/drama/your-letter/list?title_no=1540
- Always Human (on webtoon): budding romance in a world in which you can change your appearance at will. very wholesome and sweet
https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/always-human/list?title_no=557
- Space Boy (on webtoon): seemingly superficial cute story about a girl who moves from one planet to Earth, but then turns really deep and interesting
https://www.webtoons.com/en/sf/space-boy/list?title_no=400
- On a Sunbeam (own website): SUPER GOOD I LOVED THIS SO MUCH story about two girls who fall in love in a space boarding house but then one of them has to leave and if i go farther i'll start giving spoilers. I also have this in graphic novel, real-life form
https://www.onasunbeam.com/
- Ava's Demon (own website): in my opinion, this one isn't as good as the ones listed above, but it almost is, so I decided to add it to this list. Essentially, space demons who have taken human hosts to survive
https://www.avasdemon.com/
Enjoy!
Post by: lumilaulu on May 23, 2020, 07:07:18 PM
- Always Human (on webtoon): budding romance in a world in which you can change your appearance at will. very wholesome and sweetThat's one of my favourites too. Aerial Magic, by the same author, is also good.
https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/always-human/list?title_no=557
I'll check out the others you listed.
I read a lot of webcomics, but I'd have to have a proper look at my overly full bookmarks folder to select the ones I'd recommend to others versus the ones I read when I'm bored.
Post by: Jitter on May 24, 2020, 08:58:35 AM
Fantasy adventure in a setting based on Finnish mythology. Now at very close to 500 pages and regularly updates twice a week. YiH was on hiatus for a while but is back now and Miikka has commented he has a good size buffer and is foreseeing regular updates for many months.
Post by: Alkia on May 24, 2020, 09:14:35 AM
My other favorite Year in Hereafter: http://www.yihcomic.com/ooh, yes, that one's good too! it has a beautiful art style
Fantasy adventure in a setting based on Finnish mythology. Now at very close to 500 pages and regularly updates twice a week. YiH was on hiatus for a while but is back now and Miikka has commented he has a good size buffer and is foreseeing regular updates for many months.
Post by: Mariiii on May 24, 2020, 04:51:27 PM
Alkia I recently began to read webcomics on webtoon, so thanks for the recommendations ! There's so much stuff that it's hard to decide what to read haha
Here are my recommendations :
- Wilde Life : The story is about a man, Oscar who started to rent a house in a small town in Oklahoma, and since then, a lot of weird stuff is happening to him. It's a supernatural/horror story so it can be a bit creepy but I really like it ! It's on Hiveworks and here is the link : https://www.wildelifecomic.com/about (https://www.wildelifecomic.com/about)
- Lalin's Curse : The story is about David, a boy who wants to prove to his friends that supernatural stuff exists, not knowing that he might regret it (yeah I love supernatural stories). It's very good too, even if the fact that the protagonists are in middle school can be a little annoying, but the art is really nice and it adress over themes than just supernatural. You can find it on webtoon : https://www.webtoons.com/en/supernatural/lalins-curse/list?title_no=1601 (https://www.webtoons.com/en/supernatural/lalins-curse/list?title_no=1601)
- My deepest secret : Emma is in deep love with her boyfriend, he's so perfect and always nice ! But she doesn't know his dark side...This story is more about love and psychology and the characters are well-constructed. You can find it on webtoon : https://www.webtoons.com/en/thriller/my-deepest-secret/list?title_no=1580 (https://www.webtoons.com/en/thriller/my-deepest-secret/list?title_no=1580)
I have a lot more, but these were my most recent favorites !
Post by: Jitter on May 24, 2020, 04:58:37 PM
Post by: Alkia on June 06, 2020, 11:04:00 AM
Also, today I discovered that one of my favorite artists on Youtube made a short webtoon, and, just, gAH it's so cute!!! I love it too much!!
https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/a-plant-called-milo-h/list?title_no=433168
Post by: RanVor on August 28, 2020, 01:12:21 PM
- El Goonish Shive (https://www.egscomics.com/) - a comic about a bunch of high-schoolers and their bizarre (and not so bizarre) problems. Science fantasy comedy/drama, very pro LGBT, genderbending aplenty.
- Unsounded (http://www.casualvillain.com/Unsounded/comic+index/) - a fantasy comic about a daughter of a mafia boss and her undead wizard companion going on an adventure together. Gets very dark, very fast.
- Blonde Sunrise (https://www.blondesunrise.com/) - a comic that is technically about werewolves. Lots of mystery.
- Kill Six Billion Demons (https://killsixbilliondemons.com/) - oh boy, where do I even begin? Angels, devils, god-people, martial arts, weird cosmology and incredible pseudo-religious/philosophical atmosphere. Also, a fantastic heist arc.
- The Order of the Stick (https://www.giantitp.com/) - a D&D epic with stick figures.
- Exvulnerum (https://zules.com/exvulnerum/) - a guy who can't die and a rich, ditzy girl go see the world. Starts out mostly lighthearted, gets darker later on due to the titular Exvulnerum.
- Gunnerkrigg Court (https://www.gunnerkrigg.com/) - weird stuff.
- Sire - descendants of famous fictional characters have to deal with the legacy of their forefathers. Very metafictional. No longer available, so whatever.
They're largely decently popular, so there's not a lot of opportunities to showcase my garbage taste, but hey, there's gotta be something terrible in there, right?
Post by: Ragnarok on August 28, 2020, 04:03:35 PM
It seems that it's been a while since someone last visited this thread, so I thought I could resurrect it, because why not? And since I need something to actually post, here's my current top 10 webcomics (minus SSSS and aRTD):
- El Goonish Shive (https://www.egscomics.com/) - a comic about a bunch of high-schoolers and their bizarre (and not so bizarre) problems. Science fantasy comedy/drama, very pro LGBT, genderbending aplenty.
- Unsounded (http://www.casualvillain.com/Unsounded/comic+index/) - a fantasy comic about a daughter of a mafia boss and her undead wizard companion going on an adventure together. Gets very dark, very fast.
- Blonde Sunrise (https://www.blondesunrise.com/) - a comic that is technically about werewolves. Lots of mystery.
- Kill Six Billion Demons (https://killsixbilliondemons.com/) - oh boy, where do I even begin? Angels, devils, god-people, martial arts, weird cosmology and incredible pseudo-religious/philosophical atmosphere. Also, a fantastic heist arc.
- The Order of the Stick (https://www.giantitp.com/) - a D&D epic with stick figures.
- Exvulnerum (https://zules.com/exvulnerum/) - a guy who can't die and a rich, ditzy girl go see the world. Starts out mostly lighthearted, gets darker later on due to the titular Exvulnerum.
- Gunnerkrigg Court (https://www.gunnerkrigg.com/) - weird stuff.
- Sire - descendants of famous fictional characters have to deal with the legacy of their forefathers. Very metafictional. No longer available, so whatever.
They're largely decently popular, so there's not a lot of opportunities to showcase my garbage taste, but hey, there's gotta be something terrible in there, right?
Sire's still around I think, it's just that Smackjeeves, the hosting site, decided to go into full garbage mode, and basically broke every single webcomic URL related to it as it created sites with far worse UI in their reorganization.
Post by: RanVor on August 29, 2020, 11:21:14 AM
Sire's still around I think, it's just that Smackjeeves, the hosting site, decided to go into full garbage mode, and basically broke every single webcomic URL related to it as it created sites with far worse UI in their reorganization.It says "unavailable in your region", though. No more reading for me, I guess.
Post by: AndrogynousAutarch on October 30, 2020, 05:33:38 AM
It says "unavailable in your region", though. No more reading for me, I guess.
TOR browser can be used to circumvent that if you're alright with reading a few tutorials.
Post by: phocena on October 30, 2020, 11:46:07 PM
I don't have much to add beyond what's already here, but a webcomic I really enjoyed reading was M.F.K. by Nilah Magruder: https://www.mfkcomic.com/comic/chapter-1-page-1-2/ (https://www.mfkcomic.com/comic/chapter-1-page-1-2/) - unfortunately it's been on Hiatus since 2016 and now only the 1st and 4th chapters are available for free.
Post by: Kitty on February 03, 2021, 05:43:16 AM
Post by: yung_chrysanthemum on February 26, 2021, 02:47:08 PM
And I continue to be devastated by the loss of kiwis by beat (of "minus" fame)
Post by: Mirasol on February 28, 2021, 09:09:28 AM
Has somebody here recommended "Castle Swimmer (https://www.webtoons.com/en/fantasy/castle-swimmer/list?title_no=1499&page=1)" here so far? (I saw someone recommend "Kappa", which is by the same creator about basically the same characters, but they rebooted it on webtoons with better art and better thought out (and different) story.)
It´s a story about a world of mermaid-tribes, each based on a different kind of sea-creature, who all have their own prophesy that should be solved by the "beacon", a specific mermaid (and one of the main characters, Kappa). It is very beautifully drawn, and the story is great! Updades usually on Sundays, right now it´s on mid-second-season-break until April.
Anyway, yesterday I had one of my sessions of catching up with the latest 15 or so episodes of it I had missed. Shit went down in there, and now I have a lot of feelings. :´) Yes... that´s basically why I´m here now.
Well, now that I´m here already, some more recommendations:
More mermaid-stuff, because I´m apparently a big fan of that, according to my web-comic-library: "(Sink in your) Hookteeth (https://hookteethcomic.com/)": An absolutely stunning horror-comic about a planet not in a universe, but a giant ocean. There is water in the sky and on the ground, and it is just sooo beautiful. Some panels are even animated! It is also (sort of) a disease-comic, as the main-characters (humans) are looking for a cure for a sickness that killed the parents of one of them and has infected her too.
Also: "A better place (https://tapas.io/series/A-BETTER-PLACE/info)", recently finished, a Comic about a future-earth that has been terraformed by a young child with the powers to create everything she can imagine. The main story is in the pages themselves, but in the page-descriptions and the tags are even more hidden details, worldbuilding and how the actions of the protagonists affect the world they´re in. It´s great.
Post by: Haiz on April 04, 2021, 04:24:31 AM
The Witch Door (https://www.thewitchdoor.com/)
Post by: Sc0ut on April 04, 2021, 05:57:10 AM
hello ssss forum, do YOU enjoy comics about finnish mages? do YOU enjoy comics where not everyone is straight and white? would you like to see a saami character actually existing??? do you like gentle stories centering mental health and interpersonal relationships? MAY I PRESENT TO YOU
The Witch Door (https://www.thewitchdoor.com/)
+1 for the Witch Door, though be warned that there is a depiction of biphobia there - obviously not endorsed by the comic - that I found hard hitting due to how realistic the situation is. Really captures how sometimes these things are hard to fight because they're so understated, but don't affect you any less for it.
I also enjoy Transfusions by the same author, though that is an 18+ comic with explicit sex (that is however very normalised, with characters not knowing what to do and getting leg cramps and such, and also being very careful about consent and each other's well being) and also some amount of violence, being a vampire story.
Post by: moredhel on April 04, 2021, 08:03:34 AM
+1 for the Witch Door, though be warned that there is a depiction of biphobia there - obviously not endorsed by the comic - that I found hard hitting due to how realistic the situation is.
It really is horribly realistic. But the comic in general is nice.
Post by: Songbird on April 04, 2021, 08:00:29 PM
Vainglorious
> Begin Here < (https://www.vaingloriouscomic.com/comic/chapter-1-cover)
Art
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Official Synopsis
When the small dragon Rei decides to challenge his Queen for the throne, he does not expect to get exiled and cursed into human form. Little by little, Rei searches for a cure in the big world outside his nest - making friends, adventures, and headaches along the way.
Extra info and why I read it
So far it's a lighthearted and outrageously fun comic. The art style fits the author's voice like a glove, the setting is diverse and exciting. It's been going since 2017, seems to have one update per week now, currently on chapter 10.
Witchy
> Begin Here < (https://www.witchycomic.com/comic/page-1)
Art
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Official Synopsis
In the witch kingdom Hyalin, the strength of your magic is determined by the length of your hair. Those that are strong enough are conscripted by the Witch Guard, who enforce the law in peacetime and protect the land during war. However, those with hair judged too long are pronounced enemies of the kingdom, and annihilated. This is called a witch burning.
Witchy is an ongoing webcomic about the young witch Nyneve, who is haunted by the death of her father and the threat the Witch Guard poses to her own life. When conscription rolls around, Nyneve has a choice to make; join the institution complicit in her father’s death, or stand up for her ideals?
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Extra info and why I read it
Lovely setting and cast (yes I'm a sucker for fantasy settings that aren't "medieval europe fantasy"!), and that it's full of Ghibli references only makes me happier! I also felt heavy Earthsea vibes. Don't be fooled by the title, the story is heavier, dealing with politics—when you try to stay out of politics but it keeps getting into your life nonetheless—, and I like how the author handles these themes so far. It's a weird thing to note but I also like the paneling, there are some pretty and clever transitions in the later chapters.
It's going through art evolution like most comics do and I like where it's heading, very distinctive and with interesting color work. It's been going since 2014, one update per week now, currently on chapter 6.
Necropolis
> Begin Here < (https://necropoliscomic.tumblr.com/post/118905492171/necropolis-end-prologue-these-title-pages-are)
Art
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Official Synopsis
an internet comic about a girl, her sword, and her choices.
Extra info and why I read it
Another heavier comic with a protagonist full of anger. To complement the keyworded synopsis it's about a girl who makes a deal with an entity in exchange for a sword that makes her invulnerable in swordfights for as long she holds it. Surprisingly it's not a comic about a girl and her sword, it's veering more and more towards a growing-out-of-your-angst story. I love what I've seen of the setting so far. Parts of the world seems to to be full of dead and creepy things, which I thoroughly enjoy. The art is getting increasingly daring with the colors and I'm curious to see where the story's going.
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A warning though: It's hiatus prone. Despite being unofficially on hold at the moment I still feel it's worth a read, if not for the pretty art and atmosphere. It's been going since 2015, currently on chapter 3.
Post by: thorny on April 07, 2021, 11:23:16 AM
[ . . .] do YOU enjoy comics where not everyone is straight and white? [ . . . ]
The Witch Door[/url]
And where the people are shaped like people! also there is an excellently depicted cat.
Also I am now (unfortunately) caught up and will have to start waiting for pages to show up --
Post by: moredhel on April 07, 2021, 12:22:19 PM
And where the people are shaped like people! also there is an excellently depicted cat.
The depictions of people are great in this comic. I wish I could draw a character like the sunshine witch from New York (sorry I am not good at remembering names).
Post by: muidole on April 08, 2021, 06:24:01 AM
Also: "A better place (https://tapas.io/series/A-BETTER-PLACE/info)", recently finished, a Comic about a future-earth that has been terraformed by a young child with the powers to create everything she can imagine. The main story is in the pages themselves, but in the page-descriptions and the tags are even more hidden details, worldbuilding and how the actions of the protagonists affect the world they´re in. It´s great.
Ooh, I've read that comic too! The art and storyline for that comic is great, and I agree that the extra info outside of the comic was a really cool addition to the overall story.
The author also had an older comic called Demon's Mirror (https://tapas.io/series/demonsmirror/info) which is, "based loosely off of 'The Snow Queen', a story by Hans Christian Andersen." as per the comic's description. It's also really good, in my opinion.
Post by: Alkia on April 09, 2021, 07:21:01 PM
but not much more (maybe you've already seen that too). I'm not sure if that's the right one but it looks interesting anyway!
And nyehehe so many new recommendations to read!!! I'm excited to try them
My recommendation for today is: SAKANAAA!!! It's a self-described "sli-li-rom-com" (slice-of-life romantic comedy) about a bunch of characters working in a fish market, and I think it's my favorite ever webcomic after SSSS (they're very close). Sakana (if you're ever looking for it make sure to type in "Sakana comic", there are a lot of sushi restaurants named that) is a webcomic I discovered a couple months ago and basically instantly fell in love. Reading it brought and is still bringing me so much joy and laughter (it's hilarious), and I honestly learned a lot about art and comic making in general after finishing it!!! I never knew black and white comics could be so interesting (nothing against comics in black and white, I've always just found ones in color more interesting for some reason.), and I've finally learned my lesson that hands can be incredibly expressive and add SO much to a character's emotion (seriously, there are panels where the hands make up like half or the whole expression. I knew body language was important but this goes to the next level and it's awesome!!!)!
WARNING tho: read at your own risk, it's on hiatus and it took me some days to get over the fact it could be months to years before any new pages arrive. I do think it'll start up again at some point (I want to say it's been on a long hiatus before?), at least I dearly hope it will, but who knows when that'll be.
Anyways, sorry for the long rant, I own the two physical books available on the store and I highly recommend it!
Oh yeah, and here's the website link:
https://www.sakana-comic.com/comic/currently-on-hiatus
Post by: Keep Looking on April 10, 2021, 02:29:55 AM
Probably my favourite webcomic though is White Noise (not the one that's on hiatus, the other one - there are two completely unrelated webcomics called White Noise but this is the one that is currently updating). Here's the link: http://www.white-noise-comic.com/comic/1-0
It's an urban fantasy kind of story that follows the stories of two (half) siblings who are separated because of the war that's going on in their homeland. It has some pretty heavy themes - war, the politics behind war, racism and race-based persecution (in a fantasy setting), refugees - but it handles them really well by my reading of it, and also has plenty of lighter, funnier moments with consistent themes of hope, friendship, healing and perseverance.
In particular I think the main areas it does really well in are worldbuilding (cool magic system! multiple universes! different accents and backgrounds of characters! culture!) and character relationships, both platonic, familial and romantic. The characters feel very relatable and likeable despite their flaws, and there's lots of interesting dynamics.
It's also very queer, and in particular focuses on trans experiences, with the author being trans himself and several of the side-storylines focusing on the varying experiences of trans characters. If you want to see trans characters done well in a webcomic, I'd highly recommend White Noise, although some of my trans friends found it hard to read just cos it hit a bit close to home, so fair warning for that.
Post by: Vulpes on April 12, 2021, 04:27:39 PM
Post by: Sevseres on April 12, 2021, 05:08:59 PM
Post by: Keep Looking on April 12, 2021, 10:59:20 PM
Post by: Alkia on April 21, 2021, 09:37:17 AM
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. And it's really cool to see the art improvement, as with all comicsAnd Sevseres, nyehehe I'm happy you liked Sakana!!! I agree, the laugh factor (? is that a term or did I just invent it?) is one of my favorite things about it (and I rarely laugh at stories either ;D)
Post by: Opaque on April 28, 2021, 09:31:14 PM
https://tapas.io/series/GhostBlade/info
https://tapas.io/series/Step-Aside/info
Post by: KElder on April 29, 2021, 12:15:47 AM
Post by: thorny on May 08, 2021, 06:32:38 PM
Binge-read Witch Door, very nearly, am caught up and following that. Like it a good deal so far.
Have been trying to get into Year in Hereafter, with considerably less success; though I have so far made it to page 163. Further comments about Year in Hereafter under a spoiler, because, spoilers maybe, of sorts:
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Post by: Jitter on May 08, 2021, 06:42:08 PM
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Post by: thorny on May 08, 2021, 08:21:19 PM
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Post by: Vulpes on May 09, 2021, 09:40:59 AM
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Post by: Raaffiie on May 09, 2021, 10:37:03 AM
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Post by: Jitter on May 09, 2021, 04:35:40 PM
BTW I also like the earlier art style better, although Miikka seems to hate it now. They are pondering redraws, whichever I hope they won’t go into because it’s so time consuming and would eat at the already uneven updating.
The latest posts are two extra chapters, drawn several years ago, that take place a lot earlier than the current point in the story. Which doesn’t help you get back on track if you are already confused:) but otherwise they are nice!
Post by: thorny on May 09, 2021, 09:26:03 PM
-- Jitter, do you mean that there used to be a good deal more of it, but some has been removed and other parts have been changed?
Post by: Jitter on May 10, 2021, 01:38:02 PM
Oh and I see the comments on Tistow are also gone.
Post by: thorny on May 10, 2021, 04:29:51 PM
(Of course, we don't know for sure that it'll never happen with anything else online, either.)
Post by: Gwenno on May 10, 2021, 06:33:21 PM
I've currently been having a lot of fun reading Phantomarine (https://www.phantomarine.com/), which some of you may enjoy as well. It's cute and spooky, with gorgeous art and updates regularly (it's also moving over to Hiveworks soon, so that's another good one they've managed to grab!).
Phantomarine is a spooky-but-sweet fantasy webcomic about a ghostly princess and her perilous journey across a haunted sea, hoping to save her soul from a devious, shapeshifting death god known as the Red Tide King.
Expect all manner of maritime mysteries – monstrous sea creatures, sacred lighthouses, strange afflictions, accursed marauders, feuding gods, grand sea battles, and a heaping helping of humor in-between!
I think it's already probably been recommended quite a few times over the years, but TMK (http://www.tmkcomic.com/) is a fantastic Norse mythology comic! The art style is simple but gorgeous, and the story and characters are so interesting I'm often re-reading it just for fun ^-^ It also doesn't limit itself to the Nordic countries, exploring various parts of the world that the Vikings would have interacted with.
Thistil Mistil Kistil is a fantasy adventure webcomic about vikings and Norse mythology. It follows Coal, a recently deceased warrior, as he joins forces with Loki to collect missing pieces of the gods’ weapons. Along the way they meet Hedda, an ex-slave, Ibrahim, a young scholar, and Arne, an adopted skraeling. The comic updates every week on Thursdays.
Post by: Róisín on May 11, 2021, 06:44:42 AM
The comic is called ‘Resident Alien’. The authors are Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse. Interesting story and nice art. The premise is that an alien is spacewrecked in North America (he may or may not have been shot down). He had been here to destroy the remains of an unmanned probe that was also wrecked here, and at least managed to do that. He looks like some kind of grey, but can masquerade as a human. He has managed to steal some money (which, bless him, he later returns) and to rent an isolated house near a small bush town. He can conceal his appearance from human eyes, but there are two major problems: his mind tricks don’t work on cameras, and some few humans can see him as he is. Including one of the local small children. Fortunately she likes and trusts him. The local shaman can also see at least that he is not as he appears, but being a shaman is used to weird and not very concerned.
He is posing as a retired Dutch doctor having an extended fishing trip by the lake, while he waits and hopes for rescue which may or may not be coming. But a series of dramatic events in the nearby small town result in the townsfolk who have heard his cover story calling on him for emergency medical help. He agrees and somehow winds up as the interim doctor for the town, as well as discovering that he has skill for detection and deductive reasoning.....and meanwhile the equivalent of the Men in Black are closing in......
Good tale, funny, sweet, and has interesting depiction of relationships.
Post by: Lenny on May 12, 2021, 03:29:00 PM
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Post by: Yuuago on May 12, 2021, 08:09:39 PM
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What! That's awful.
I'd been assuming this whole time that the author's dislike of the earlier parts was just the usual "I feel like I've improved a lot" thing that lots of artists go through. But if he had to deal with that, I suppose I don't blame the author for making some changes and/or possibly having negative feelings related to that....
Anyway. I do love YiH, and I'm looking forward to whenever it'll start updating again.
Post by: Vulpes on May 13, 2021, 10:37:27 AM
Post by: Alkia on June 21, 2021, 07:08:26 PM
https://www.ctccomic.com/comic/archive
Post by: MollyVampiric on June 23, 2021, 02:57:46 AM
Post by: Mirasol on June 24, 2021, 04:05:05 PM
Scurry A very awesome post-apocalyptic comic about the animals left behind after the apocalypse, though I´m not sure whether the physical books are available outside of ongoing kickstarters...
A house devided: A fantasy-comic about a girl who inherits a house so big it´s basically an entire city, magic-shenanigans ensue, backgrounds are stunning. That one´s available on amazon as far as I know.
Chronoctis Express: Fantasy(?)-comic about a world in which people who die don´t immediately "die", but instead have one day to get their affairs in order. Then they take a train, the Cronoctis-Express, to the dead-world. But things aren´t as fair and orderly as they seem to be. This one is probably also on amazon.
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Those are all I know from the top of my head, hope I helped! :reynir:
Post by: Alkia on June 24, 2021, 07:53:51 PM
bolded= my favorites, books that, in my opinion, are on a next level and that you might want to check out first ;D
(inno particular order)
- The Prince and the Dressmaker, Jen Wang
- Are You Listening?, Tillie Walden
- Cast No Shadow, Nick Tapalansky/Anissa Espinosa
- American Born Chinese, Gene Luen Yang
- Friends With Boys, Faith Erin Hicks
- ApocalyptiGirl, Andrew MacLean
- The Spill Zone (series), Scott Westerfeld/Alex Puvilland
- Snapdragon, Kat Leyh
- Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me, Mariko Tamaki/Rosemary Valero-O'Connell
- Ye, Guilherme Petreca
- Ghosts, Raina Telgemeir
- The End of Summer, Tillie Walden
- Bloom, Kevin Panetta/Savanna Ganucheau
- The Witch Boy (series), Molly Ostertag
- Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi
- Nightlights & Hicotea, Lorena Alvarez
- Sylvie, Sylvie Kantorovitz
- In Real Life, Jen Wang/Cory Doctorow
- Page by Paige, Laura Lee Gulledge
- Speak, Laurie Anderson/Emily Carroll
- Kiss Number 8, Colleen Af Venable/Ellen Crenshaw
- Brazen, Penelope Bagieu
- One Trick Pony, Nathan Hale
- The Nameless City (series), Faith Erin Hicks
- Spinning, Tillie Walden
- Last of the Sandwalkers, Jay Hosler
- Nimona, Noelle Stevenson
- Stargazing, Jen Wang
- Displacement, Kiku Hughes
- The Magic Fish, Trung Le Nguyen
- Blankets, Craig Thompson
- Castle in the Stars, Alex Alice
- Something New, Lucy Knisely
- The Daughters of Ys, M.T. Anderson/Jo Rioux
- Illegal, Eoin Colfer/Andrew Donkin/Giovanni Rigano
- Awkward, Svetlana Chmakova
- Brave, Svetlana Chmakova
- Crush, Svetlana Chmakova
- Banned Book Club, Kim Hyun Sook/Ko Hyung-Ju/Ryan Estrada
- Compass South & Knife's Edge, Hope Larson/Rebecca Mock
- I Was Their American Dream, Malaka Gharib
- Baba Yaga's Assistant, Marika McCoola/Emily Carroll
- Zita the Space Girl (series), Ben Hatke
- The Deep and Dark Blue, Niki Smith
- Feynman, Ottaviani/Myrick
- Hawking, Ottaviani/Myrick
- Queen of the Sea, Dylan Meconis
- Amulet (series), Kazu Kibuishi
- Little Robot, Ben Hatke
- Rapunzel's Revenge & Calamity Jack, Shannon Hale/Dean Hale/Nathan Hale
- Estranged (series), Ethan Aldrige
- Mary and the Riddle of the Sphynx, Joe Todd Stanton
- Shattered Warrior, Molly Ostertag
And then two more I can't for the life of me remember the names of or find on the internet. One was about this girl who ran away from home and travelled with a homeless man/in the homeless community for a while, set in the 1930's I think, and had lots of yellow and monochromatic-color-scheme chapters. Maybe something with a Sam in the title?? It was very good. The other one was this almost illustration book, with lots of different art styles, but it had a story and it was about this girl and this weird fuzzy hat creature that went on a journey together. It was also excellent.
Post by: Lallicat on July 02, 2021, 03:40:48 PM
Post by: RanVor on July 03, 2021, 04:11:20 AM
*cracks knuckles* I've waited for this day.
bolded= my favorites, books that, in my opinion, are on a next level and that you might want to check out first ;D
(inno particular order)
- The Prince and the Dressmaker, Jen Wang
- Are You Listening?, Tillie Walden
- Cast No Shadow, Nick Tapalansky/Anissa Espinosa
- American Born Chinese, Gene Luen Yang
- Friends With Boys, Faith Erin Hicks
- ApocalyptiGirl, Andrew MacLean
- The Spill Zone (series), Scott Westerfeld/Alex Puvilland
- Snapdragon, Kat Leyh
- Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me, Mariko Tamaki/Rosemary Valero-O'Connell
- Ye, Guilherme Petreca
- Ghosts, Raina Telgemeir
- The End of Summer, Tillie Walden
- Bloom, Kevin Panetta/Savanna Ganucheau
- The Witch Boy (series), Molly Ostertag
- Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi
- Nightlights & Hicotea, Lorena Alvarez
- Sylvie, Sylvie Kantorovitz
- In Real Life, Jen Wang/Cory Doctorow
- Page by Paige, Laura Lee Gulledge
- Speak, Laurie Anderson/Emily Carroll
- Kiss Number 8, Colleen Af Venable/Ellen Crenshaw
- Brazen, Penelope Bagieu
- One Trick Pony, Nathan Hale
- The Nameless City (series), Faith Erin Hicks
- Spinning, Tillie Walden
- Last of the Sandwalkers, Jay Hosler
- Nimona, Noelle Stevenson
- Stargazing, Jen Wang
- Displacement, Kiku Hughes
- The Magic Fish, Trung Le Nguyen
- Blankets, Craig Thompson
- Castle in the Stars, Alex Alice
- Something New, Lucy Knisely
- The Daughters of Ys, M.T. Anderson/Jo Rioux
- Illegal, Eoin Colfer/Andrew Donkin/Giovanni Rigano
- Awkward, Svetlana Chmakova
- Brave, Svetlana Chmakova
- Crush, Svetlana Chmakova
- Banned Book Club, Kim Hyun Sook/Ko Hyung-Ju/Ryan Estrada
- Compass South & Knife's Edge, Hope Larson/Rebecca Mock
- I Was Their American Dream, Malaka Gharib
- Baba Yaga's Assistant, Marika McCoola/Emily Carroll
- Zita the Space Girl (series), Ben Hatke
- The Deep and Dark Blue, Niki Smith
- Feynman, Ottaviani/Myrick
- Hawking, Ottaviani/Myrick
- Queen of the Sea, Dylan Meconis
- Amulet (series), Kazu Kibuishi
- Little Robot, Ben Hatke
- Rapunzel's Revenge & Calamity Jack, Shannon Hale/Dean Hale/Nathan Hale
- Estranged (series), Ethan Aldrige
- Mary and the Riddle of the Sphynx, Joe Todd Stanton
- Shattered Warrior, Molly Ostertag
And then two more I can't for the life of me remember the names of or find on the internet. One was about this girl who ran away from home and travelled with a homeless man/in the homeless community for a while, set in the 1930's I think, and had lots of yellow and monochromatic-color-scheme chapters. Maybe something with a Sam in the title?? It was very good. The other one was this almost illustration book, with lots of different art styles, but it had a story and it was about this girl and this weird fuzzy hat creature that went on a journey together. It was also excellent.
Wow. That's quite a list. And I have read exactly zero of those.
Post by: wavewright62 on July 07, 2021, 05:02:23 PM
*cracks knuckles* *remembers my knuckles don't crack*
I need to see if the Auckland Libraries have any of these.
Post by: RanVor on July 08, 2021, 05:23:13 AM
*cracks knuckles* I've waited for this day.
bolded= my favorites, books that, in my opinion, are on a next level and that you might want to check out first ;D
(inno particular order)
- The Prince and the Dressmaker, Jen Wang
- Are You Listening?, Tillie Walden
- Cast No Shadow, Nick Tapalansky/Anissa Espinosa
- American Born Chinese, Gene Luen Yang
- Friends With Boys, Faith Erin Hicks
- ApocalyptiGirl, Andrew MacLean
- The Spill Zone (series), Scott Westerfeld/Alex Puvilland
- Snapdragon, Kat Leyh
- Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me, Mariko Tamaki/Rosemary Valero-O'Connell
- Ye, Guilherme Petreca
- Ghosts, Raina Telgemeir
- The End of Summer, Tillie Walden
- Bloom, Kevin Panetta/Savanna Ganucheau
- The Witch Boy (series), Molly Ostertag
- Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi
- Nightlights & Hicotea, Lorena Alvarez
- Sylvie, Sylvie Kantorovitz
- In Real Life, Jen Wang/Cory Doctorow
- Page by Paige, Laura Lee Gulledge
- Speak, Laurie Anderson/Emily Carroll
- Kiss Number 8, Colleen Af Venable/Ellen Crenshaw
- Brazen, Penelope Bagieu
- One Trick Pony, Nathan Hale
- The Nameless City (series), Faith Erin Hicks
- Spinning, Tillie Walden
- Last of the Sandwalkers, Jay Hosler
- Nimona, Noelle Stevenson
- Stargazing, Jen Wang
- Displacement, Kiku Hughes
- The Magic Fish, Trung Le Nguyen
- Blankets, Craig Thompson
- Castle in the Stars, Alex Alice
- Something New, Lucy Knisely
- The Daughters of Ys, M.T. Anderson/Jo Rioux
- Illegal, Eoin Colfer/Andrew Donkin/Giovanni Rigano
- Awkward, Svetlana Chmakova
- Brave, Svetlana Chmakova
- Crush, Svetlana Chmakova
- Banned Book Club, Kim Hyun Sook/Ko Hyung-Ju/Ryan Estrada
- Compass South & Knife's Edge, Hope Larson/Rebecca Mock
- I Was Their American Dream, Malaka Gharib
- Baba Yaga's Assistant, Marika McCoola/Emily Carroll
- Zita the Space Girl (series), Ben Hatke
- The Deep and Dark Blue, Niki Smith
- Feynman, Ottaviani/Myrick
- Hawking, Ottaviani/Myrick
- Queen of the Sea, Dylan Meconis
- Amulet (series), Kazu Kibuishi
- Little Robot, Ben Hatke
- Rapunzel's Revenge & Calamity Jack, Shannon Hale/Dean Hale/Nathan Hale
- Estranged (series), Ethan Aldrige
- Mary and the Riddle of the Sphynx, Joe Todd Stanton
- Shattered Warrior, Molly Ostertag
And then two more I can't for the life of me remember the names of or find on the internet. One was about this girl who ran away from home and travelled with a homeless man/in the homeless community for a while, set in the 1930's I think, and had lots of yellow and monochromatic-color-scheme chapters. Maybe something with a Sam in the title?? It was very good. The other one was this almost illustration book, with lots of different art styles, but it had a story and it was about this girl and this weird fuzzy hat creature that went on a journey together. It was also excellent.
Wow. That's quite a list. And I have read exactly zero of those.No, wait, correction, I've read Blankets. It was good.
Post by: Songbird on July 08, 2021, 10:29:17 AM
*cracks knuckles* I've waited for this day.
bolded= my favorites, books that, in my opinion, are on a next level and that you might want to check out first ;D
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And then two more I can't for the life of me remember the names of or find on the internet. One was about this girl who ran away from home and travelled with a homeless man/in the homeless community for a while, set in the 1930's I think, and had lots of yellow and monochromatic-color-scheme chapters. Maybe something with a Sam in the title?? It was very good. The other one was this almost illustration book, with lots of different art styles, but it had a story and it was about this girl and this weird fuzzy hat creature that went on a journey together. It was also excellent.
That's an impressive list! I've heard about a couple of these before, but only read Nimona. I like what I saw of these when researching and might pick some to read if I come across them.
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On an unrelated sidenote, one of my previous recommendations, Witchy, went on a 2 years hiatus.
The author signed up with someone to produce a tba comic, deciding to put Witchy on hold while she works on this other project. While it's sad to see a comic I was digging to be put on hold, I'm curious about what else she's working on; and this is one of the few comics I expect to be brought back to life after dormant given it's not happening due a case of writing yourself into a corner. It's not very different from waiting for a next book in a series.
Post by: Opaque on July 08, 2021, 04:23:46 PM
Post by: LuckyCheshire on October 12, 2021, 10:35:04 PM
-Atomic Robo
-Awful Hospital
-Girl Genius
-Goblins
-Grrl Power
-Kill Six Billion Demons
-My Delirium Alcazar
-Sam & Fuzzy
-Skin Horse
-SSSS (duh)
-Ten Earth Shattering Blows
-Dominic Deegan
-Widdershins
-Wychwood
-Gone with the Blastwave
-Scapula
-Narbonic
-Dr. McNinja
On a side note, does anyone know the update schedule for Girl Genius? I may be an idiot and it's posted somewhere super obvious, but I can't find it anywhere.
Edit: Thanks Thorny!
Post by: thorny on October 12, 2021, 10:46:03 PM
Right now they're doing a side story because Phil had surgery and can't draw for a while.
Post by: RanVor on October 13, 2021, 04:08:17 AM
Post by: thorny on October 19, 2021, 04:44:45 PM
Witch Door's been updating again since August 18. I need to go do something else now, but will definitely be going back to that.
Post by: Jitter on January 07, 2022, 03:16:26 PM
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And still a few more
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Post by: thorny on January 07, 2022, 04:12:07 PM
Post by: Jitter on February 02, 2022, 10:37:06 AM
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Post by: Tarnagh on February 02, 2022, 02:24:39 PM
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A Girl and Her Fed (AGAHF) is the story of a girl who finds she is being watched by the government. She and the federal agent assigned to her case form a partnership and attempt to untangle a knotty conspiracy. After that, things get complicated.
Post by: Róisín on February 02, 2022, 10:54:51 PM
Post by: dmeck7755 on February 03, 2022, 08:54:47 AM
I have been reading year in the hereafter (Finnish mythos lightly based) Updates usually Fridays
Wilde Life (updates M-W-F)
How to be a werewolf (T-W)
Gifts of Wandering Ice (post apocalyptic story. Updates I think are 2x a week)
Post by: dmeck7755 on February 03, 2022, 09:05:17 AM
if these have been mentioned, I apologize.
I have been reading year in the hereafter (Finnish mythos lightly based) Updates usually Fridays
I looked at earlier pages in this blog, and I did not realize it was not liked. I really do not see it similar to SSSS. To me this is an adventure comic.
But there are loads of different comics out there. I have only begin to COMIC!!
Post by: Jitter on February 03, 2022, 11:04:08 AM
And I don't think anyone minds repeats, this is so long that old comments may be obsolete by now in any case :)
Post by: Lee M on March 25, 2022, 12:08:19 AM
To begin with, if anyone hasn't read What Birds Know, the original site is offline but the whole thing is fortunately archived at the Wayback Machine. A bittersweet Scandi-fantasy in which tragic events of the past impinge upon the present.
https://web.archive.org/web/20180328061657/http://fribergthorelli.com/wbk
Elven is a New Zealand comic featuring the, um... comical adventures of a bunch of clueless 21st century elves.
https://elven.co.nz/comic/
In Artificial Incident, a game character cut off from her player has to try to figure out what went wrong with the program, while doing her best to survive the game.
https://www.artificialincident.com/
In Mindfold a totalitarian state sends a dissident to an alien planet, where she finds things very different from what she expected. Nice artwork.
http://mindfoldcomic.webcomic.ws/comics/
DNA: Jay has to deal with some deep personal issues while trying to supervise a bunch of rowdy kids, who just happen to be genetically-modified furry hybrids.
https://dnathewebcomic.com/
Chimeran Legends: Two friends journey through interesting lands, facing dangers and meeting folk of many races. The races, by the way, resemble hybrids of numerous species, hence Chimeran, I guess. The art has somewhat of an MLP:FIM vibe to it, which is no bad thing.
http://chimeranlegends.thecomicseries.com/
Castle Swimmer: An aquatic tale of merfolk, in which a shark prince falls in love with the boy a prophecy says he must kill.
https://www.webtoons.com/en/fantasy/castle-swimmer/list?title_no=1499
Pathways: Chronicles of Tuvana: Peaceful lands are threatened by the resurgence of an ancient empire and a diverse group of people must unite against them.
https://pathways.kitsunekao.net/
The creator has also produced a faithful manga-style adaptation of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, now completed.
https://peterpan.kitsunekao.net/
Finally, there's a comic I was involved with for a while, now sadly halted due to the artist losing his work files: Nightshade the Merry Widow. Definitely NSFW, featuring lots of nudity and sex, but also some terrific worldbuilding and artwork. The people of planet Cyeatea resemble insects and spiders, but the deadlier aspects of predation have been subverted into a kind of BDSM game. If you get caught, you're screwed... literally!
https://lorddarke.thecomicseries.com/comics/
Post by: Jitter on March 25, 2022, 02:21:47 AM
In this thread I think repetition is both unavoidable and welcome - we have new people coming in and not everyone is going to read it from the start. Also the statuses of comics already mentioned may change so updates are necessary.
Also welcome to the Forum, Lee! There’s an introduction thread in the General board, come say hi! (Not required, just fun)
Post by: Linebyline on March 29, 2022, 03:09:10 PM
Let's not forget Phantomarine and Vainglorious, both of which were recommended to me in replies to that comment.
Vainglorious (http://vaingloriouscomic.com/) is about a dragon who got banished and cursed into human shape as a punishment for challenging his queen, along with the the human he landed on and the blue elf he got kicked out of their village. Valuable life lessons will presumably be learned at some point. Also the human character bears a passing resemblance to one Emil Vasterstrom, both in appearance and in personality.
Phantomarine (https://www.phantomarine.com/) is about a princess who is assassinated, challenges the dead god of death (whose name isn't Jeff) and wins, but can't return herself and her friends to life without fetching a magical artifact that Jeff also needs for his own purposes, which he can't get for himself because he can't go on land. There's also Pavel, recently quasi-orphaned and with a nasty case of ghost-bite. It's hilarious, but also deeply creepy at times. There's action, there's adventure, there's tragedy, Jeff is a plesiosaur sometimes, it's great. With SSSS ended and MAiZ on indeterminate hiatus, Phantomarine is probably my favorite still-updating comic.
I think the link to Freelancers in my Disqus post was broken, as are the chapter links on the site itself. This should take you to page one. (https://freelancerscomic.tumblr.com/post/117549260012/hello-and-welcome-to-freelancer-feel-free-to-read)
Glad to see Daughter of the Lilies (https://www.daughterofthelilies.com/) getting some representation here. It's also one of my favorites. I think the current hiatus was mentioned, but there's an author-commentary version of the opening chapter running in the mean time, which I'm finding quite interesting.
I see Beyond the Western Deep (https://www.westerndeep.net) has also been mentioned. I'll just add that, while I've never read Redwall, I'm semi-reliably informed that if you liked Redwall, you'll like BTWD. If you didn't like Redwall because of its black-and-white approach to morality, then you'll really like BTWD. If you like stories where nobody gets stabbed ever, you probably won't like BTWD. Do yourself a favor and skip the opening world-building exposition chapter when you're first deciding whether you want to read it or not.
I should probably also mention that Harpy Gee (https://www.harpygee.com/) is on hiatus again while the writer/artist works on other projects, and only has a few more chapters left before completion.
Let's see, what else is there?
Three Panel Soul (http://www.threepanelsoul.com/) is a gag strip that mixes different subjects. Sometimes it's autobiographical, sometimes it's video game parody, sometimes it's cats, and sometimes it's fantasy slice-of-life, among others.
Litterbox (https://www.litterboxcomics.com) is another gag strip, this time family/parenting slice-of-life starring anthropomorphic cats. I'd guesstimate somewhere around 20-30% of the jokes are animal-related.
Tomics (https://tomicscomics.tumblr.com) is yet another gag strip, this one Christian (specifically, Catholic) in nature. It's not preachy. Truth be told it's mostly Bible puns and general silliness.
If you like video game parody gag strips, you probably don't need me to tell you about Awkward Zombie (https://www.awkwardzombie.com/). It is silly. (Also, Brawl in the Family ended years ago and The Gamercat is on indefinite hiatus, so Awkward Zombie is kind of the only gaming comic I really read anymore.)
Pepper and Carrot (https://www.peppercarrot.com/) is about a young witch student (Pepper) and her cat (Carrot) having various adventures and misadventures. Some of its story arcs get serious (especially recently), but in general it leans toward whimsical and charming. The neat thing is it's completely open source: It's released under a Creative Commons license and the Krita and Inkscape files are all made available. Volunteers have translated it into several languages. (The site boasts 59, but only a handful of those are complete and many are basically nothing.) The update schedule is rather lackadaisical, though.
It's been a while since I've read it, but I remember deeply enjoying Inner Space (http://innerspace.reneelecompte.com/index.html). It's about the gryphon-like Mag, who, together with an adorable sidekick who runs on kid-logic, must navigate a treacherous world that runs on dream-logic to restore her lost memories and return home. At one point there's a bone dragon, which fans of Minna's creatures will probably like.
If you're willing to take gambles on somewhat more amateur productions, check out Legends of Amora (https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/legends-of-amora/) and Derideal (https://www.derideal.com/comics/).
Amora is a high fantasy comic. The art is pretty nice and I love the characters, but the dialogue writing leaves a bit to be desired. It's about a young girl who gets wrapped up in a family drama between immortal(?) magic users. May or may not also involve time travel.
Derideal (I think it's pronounced Dare Ideal but your guess is as good as mine) is sci-fi action-adventure about anthropomorphic animal characters created by uplift experiments. It's a collection of several sub-series. I recommend starting with Xeno Experiments Nova, since it's relatively self-contained, being a space-faring story set in the distant future of the other storylines. The two that are currently ongoing are the "main" Derideal (a remake/remaster of its original run, which just entered its second volume) and The Void. Derideal is about Aden (a.k.a. Adres), the first uplifted cat boy (not catboy) escaping with his friend from the facility where they were created. The Void is about two groups of characters (one in the present, one in flashback) trying to escape an underground lab where rejected uplifts are banished, with some serious eldritch-y problems. There are some rough edges to the dialogue, and occasionally the art, but overall I'm enjoying it.
I'd plug my own comic but it only has one page out and at the rate I'm going it will be a decade before the remaining six are finished. :(
Post by: Keep Looking on March 31, 2022, 02:34:23 AM
Vainglorious (http://vaingloriouscomic.com/) is about a dragon who got banished and cursed into human shape as a punishment for challenging his queen, along with the the human he landed on and the blue elf he got kicked out of their village. Valuable life lessons will presumably be learned at some point. Also the human character bears a passing resemblance to one Emil Vasterstrom, both in appearance and in personality.
Ooh, another Vainglorious fan! It's probably one of the most enjoyable comics I've read - genuinely gets me laughing. It reminds me of some of the funnier graphic novels I read as a kid. The characters are all very stupid but all in different ways and they play off each other really well.
Post by: Linebyline on March 31, 2022, 01:31:07 PM
Post by: Jitter on June 27, 2022, 06:54:01 AM
YIH has many themes that may well interest an SSSS fan: it’s high fantasy in a Kalevala related setting. The art is great. All main characters are white men, but otherwise I like it very much. http://yihcomic.com/index.php
Post by: dmeck7755 on June 27, 2022, 09:14:13 AM
Just in case anyone else was wondering: Year in Hereafter is not dead after all. The author took the site down for overhauls and simce he had expressed doubts over the whole thing I worried he’d decided to scrap everything and start over. But luckily not! He rebuilt the website entirely, but the comic content is back, and currently at p 600. He’ll be updating sporadically but he is still around.
YIH has many themes that may well interest an SSSS fan: it’s high fantasy in a Kalevala related setting. The art is great. All main characters are white men, but otherwise I like it very much. http://yihcomic.com/index.php
I am glad to see it back. Though I am having trouble with the links (latest page etc. I had to go to the archive and click the last button from one of the other pages.) I am not sure if it is my browser or the links are not in place yet.
I also had to remember my Discus login.... O_O
Post by: Jitter on June 27, 2022, 10:30:19 AM
Post by: Linebyline on June 30, 2022, 12:02:16 PM
Downside is it doesn't have its own site (yet?) so you have to read it on Deviantart. Also, it's currently on hiatus while B00NAFIDE figures out what she wants to do with chapter 5. And I guess if you find anthropomorphic characters off-putting, you'll want to pass.
Post by: Grade E cat on August 07, 2022, 08:50:26 AM
Aces Wild (https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/aces-wild/labels/viewer?title_no=689025&episode_no=1) (first page)
Post by: JoB on August 08, 2022, 06:34:11 AM
(Unless you really, really can't stand looking at Mommy Bear any longer, I suppose. :3 )
Post by: dmeck7755 on August 08, 2022, 08:31:06 AM
Is worth looking closer at them.
Thanks Job and Grade E cat.
Post by: Lenny on October 14, 2022, 07:35:33 AM
I've been running across this comic and loving it for months, but only recently discovered that the entire thing is on Webtoon (including some bonus panels that won't necessarily be elsewhere!):
Duncan and Eddie (https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/duncan-and-eddie/list?title_no=759764&page=1)
It's a super cute comic about two boyfriends and their life. Decent amount of fluff, but I'd categorise it as optimistic slice of life instead, because it does handle some of the tougher things about being not straight/cis.
Post by: thorny on October 16, 2022, 10:30:17 AM
-- thanks, all, for posting. I haven't always replied here, but have checked a number of the suggestions with enjoyment.
Post by: Linebyline on November 12, 2022, 10:15:08 PM
Speaking of which: In other bad news, Deviantart seems to be trying to immolate itself on the altar of techbro capitalism, so B00NAFIDE is looking into dedicated comic hosting for King of Hearts. (Which is still on hiatus, but she's working on a small animated short project that seems to be going along well.) Other artists I follow on dA have comics already on Webtoon, such as KingdomBlade's slice-of-life sitcom Lesser than Three (https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/lesser-than-three/list?title_no=518133) and AI90's upcoming "Good friends punch each other until one of them passes out because sports" comic Last One Standing (https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/last-one-standing-/cover-/viewer?title_no=801257&episode_no=5), which debuts on Christmas. Yes, I'm aware that all three of these comics star anthropomorphic critter-people. I'm not a furry, you're a furry.
In other update news, most of which won't be news to those of you following the Comic of the Month thread: Phantomarine is back from hiatus. Vainglorius has been back for a couple months but is now on a hopefully-brief break while the artist recovers from illness. Shaderunners (https://www.shaderunners.com/comic/chapter-1-cover) was on a hiatus while the artist recovered from a hand/wrist injury but has resumed updating again. And even the famously on-hiatus Blindsprings is poised to start updating again in 2023 (https://www.blindsprings.com/comic/blindsprings-is-returning). No MAiZ news, sadly.
Post by: lwise on November 13, 2022, 08:17:11 AM
Post by: Lenny on June 02, 2023, 04:05:52 PM
Trailer Park Warlock (https://www.webtoons.com/en/comedy/trailer-park-warlock/list?title_no=1512)
I've been reading it since it started, and it recently finished up! So if anyone is in the mood for a binge read, it comes highly recommended.
Fun characters, insane plot, cute couples... honestly, the plot format is similar to Gravity Falls now that I think about it. Starts out day to day adventure style, with some epic plot arcs as it goes on. Ending is chaotic fun, feels like it wraps everything up full circle and gives satisfactory conclusions for all the characters.
There's not much I can think of to warn about - its main publishing platform being Webtoons means it's pretty PG in portrayal, even though themes get a bit deep. Has some romance but it's not the focus, just part of life. Ah, one thing - it does play off into some conspiracy theories and mirrors some things like radio shows etc. that might be triggering. It's pretty good at avoiding the anti-Semitic ones and creating its own that feel less icky since the universe is one where magic and gods just... are, but it's good to be aware of that before going in. AFAIK it stays pretty respectful - part of the whole reason for it being there in the first place is, well, in the title. With my very limited experience in the US South and knowing the artist grew up in Louisiana, I'm pretty confident in saying the comic draws heavily on personal experience.
Other than that I could see the plot being a bit too convoluted for some people to enjoy at parts. Give it a shot, but no shame if it's not for you.
It's a fun read, the cast and world feel very alive, and while it was running it was something I looked forward to every week, so I'm hoping at least some of you will find it's up your alley!
Post by: Linebyline on July 06, 2023, 08:54:00 PM
Lo and behold, I just ran across Tamberlane (https://www.tamberlanecomic.com/comic/1/), a story about mostly anthro characters but one of them is human and other are weirded out by that. As of now I've only made it through chapter 1, but so far it's very sweet.
Is 2 too soon to say I have a type? Anyway it probably qualifies for "I'd have two nickels...weird that it happened twice." (Am I technically breaking my "don't reference Disney" policy? Oh well, it's in the lexicon now, like how rickrolling isn't a 4chan thing anymore.)
Trailer Park Warlock is also high on my to-read list, though I've only read the first page so far. Kind of gives me a similar vibe to the early chapters of The Sword Interval.
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Post by: dmeck7755 on July 07, 2023, 08:37:16 AM
So I just pitched MAiZ as Comic of the Month. It's a story about mostly anthro characters but one of them is human and others are, to put it mildly, weirded out by that.Tamberlane definitely looks interesting :)
Lo and behold, I just ran across Tamberlane (https://www.tamberlanecomic.com/comic/1/), a story about mostly anthro characters but one of them is human and other are weirded out by that. As of now I've only made it through chapter 1, but so far it's very sweet.
Post by: Linebyline on July 19, 2023, 08:42:28 PM
Bad news: King Of Hearts is now officially shelved. (https://www.patreon.com/posts/coming-clean-koh-80271639) It may or may not see daylight in some form other than a long-form graphic novel/Webcomic, and B00N is still planning on making comics and repurposing the KoH characters for other projects (which may or may not include the aforementioned comics). I hate when this happens but it's better that she not beat herself up over not being able to Sundberg her way through it. :')
Wait, I'm still sad. Let's see...More good news... Oh! Slice of life (and furry, sue me) comic Lesser than Three is on Webtoon (https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/lesser-than-three/list?title_no=518133). I'm following it via RSS on Tumblr (https://kingdomblade.tumblr.com/tagged/Lesser%20Than%20Three) but I don't think there's an easy way to find page 1 there unless you start at the beginning of the tag (https://kingdomblade.tumblr.com/tagged/Lesser%20Than%20Three/chrono) and skip through the early (and kinda rough IMHO) concept art. But it's something. This one contains no humans for everyone to be weirded out by, though in the current arc, boba (the chewy beverage, not the Star War man) creates a similar level of awkwardity. It's also on Tapas (https://tapas.io/series/Lesser-Than-Three/info) if you're into that, but it seems to be a ways behind. Last post was recent but it's a years-old page.
Post by: noonnoommoon on September 04, 2023, 10:12:13 PM
And NEXT!Sound of the Futurehttps://ricedeity.neocities.org/nsotf (https://ricedeity.neocities.org/nsotf) although neither of them are finished lol
Post by: dmeck7755 on September 05, 2023, 03:59:34 PM
I find this one hilarious!!
Post by: Linebyline on September 08, 2023, 06:32:28 PM
And Emmy the Robot looks fun. Will check that out.