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Webcomics Dissected
ReverendLoki writes "The Webcomics Examiner has a story in their latest issue on The Artistic History of Webcomics, in which they examine and dissect how many of your favorite webcomics have evolved over the years and attempts to discern where they exist in the grand scheme of the webcomics universe. Expect to find some pretty insightful commentary on the likes of Sluggy Freelance, PvP, MegaTokyo, and the ever-present Penny Arcade, as well as others. An excellent analysis on how these comics work." From the piece: "The nerd's enthusiasm and experiences as an 'early adopter' of technological trends is easily translated into a revenue source for new cultural trends like the webcomic. This shows most clearly in the way that the super stars of the webcomic world have fairly consistently been the geekiest of the geekiest -- Penny Arcade, PVP, User Friendly, 8-bit Theatre, and yes, Dilbert."
Everyone Loves Eric Raymond.
WARNING for those of a nervous disposition: BRUCE PERENS IS DEAD.
these webcomics are so dated, there are so many new ones to consider:
- toothpaste for dinner
- natalie dee
- white ninja comics
- questionable content
- diesel sweeties
-- lol pwned
One of the oldest web comics, yet not on the list. http://www.ibiblio.org/Dave/
Sad.
... come in 8-bit format!.. :-P
I really recommend the noob by Gianna Masetti.
http://www.thenoobcomic.com/ (Coral)
Your typical noob in your typical MMORPG.
The part about the fabled orb of power was hilarious (be sure to read the scenes after).
Don't forget about Sexy Losers (DNSFW) and Perry Bible Fellowship (PNSFW). (I am not affiliated with either.)
http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/
IWARS.
People, in general, disappoint me. Politicians even more so.
http://www.schlockmercenary.com/
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Seriously, you owe it to yourself to read this. Updates every day, complex plot that still has lots of gags, characters you can really appreciate...there's nothing better in the genre.
Also, for all your D&D-based humor needs: http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/GiantITP/ootscrip
Yes!
I take your point, but sometimes you know there is a certain fun in looking for hidden meanings in any art form. These patterns and arguments don't even have to be conciously put their by the author - since you bring your own experiences to any art you appreciate, you automatically become a part of it, and re-interprit it in your own way. You might make a connection with some other art, or some other aspect of your life, spot of pattern and want to tell people about it because it's like, "woah" :)
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So, its fun. And also we get to laugh at the funny drawings
It's so stupid it's hilarious:
My new filing technique is unstoppable
Your hybrid is not saving the environment. Its purpose is to make you feel good about buying something.
Spamusement: If you don't read it, then you're a worthless excuse for a human being!
Dude. This guy collects spam with amusing subject lines, and he illustrates them in completely unexpected ways. Is that fucking awesome or what?
Furthermore, it's by Steven Frank of Panic, Inc. They make excellent OS X applications. Support him by partaking in his software and/or his funny.
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I will never understand the critic mentality.
Then don't criticize it.
You don't have to invent hidden meanings and motives behind them.
That's right, you don't have to invent what's already there. If you don't see these things, fine -- but if you're blind, don't mock the sighted for perceiving things you can't.
I'm a longtime fan of Achewood. It characters are vivid and interesting (like Ray, the millionare playboy cat, and Todd, the drug dealer squirrel), and it also makes really interesting use of the comic medium (for example, Roast Beef, the shy programmer cat, speaks in a smaller font than everyone else). You should definitely check it out. Some choice strips are "Liquor Cabinet Taste Test" and "Keep on Rockin', Roast Beef"
Plug: if you like Achewood, you might also like my webcomic, The Mooches.
The best webcomic I've seen in years is Alien Loves Predator ( Guest stars Jesus too ).
Wonderful stuff.
henry -- the human evolution news relay
Ooh, [Listening to 11.975Mhz] = I like it! Thanks muchly for the linkage.
It is inducing gigglement, and the cute girls make it worthwhile. :D But it does not immediately strike me as brilliant in the same way as Pokey does. 11.975Mhz seems to be more silliness/randomness based. I can appreciate silliness and randomness, but I see some major distinction between that and Pokey's style. Words fail me, however, in actually explaining this distinction. What do you think?
I also recommend Farchie Archie, Spamusement, and Animutation. (The latter is a Flash genre rather than a comic strip, but it's a similar sort of humour.)
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