For I have seen the light . . .

GrandMasterTerwynn · Post by **GrandMasterTerwynn** » 2003-11-04 12:04am

Or why Grand Master Terwynn can't blink.

I spent three days straight reading the Sluggy archives. This brings me to the point of my post. A cursory inspection of the forum doesn't scare up a thread like this in recent history so here is today's question:

What web comics would you recommend to other denizens and why?

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2003-11-04 12:09am

I like Penny Arcade(as well Sluggy)...not much else off the top of my head.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-11-04 12:10am

I enjoy Sexy Losers, despite it being one of the most messed up webcomic's that I've ever read...

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2003-11-04 12:13am

Sexy Losers, TA Vision, RealLifeComics, RPG World, Bob and George, Angst Tech, and.. Thassit. I think.

Lord of the Farce · Post by **Lord of the Farce** » 2003-11-04 02:44am

Ctrl + Alt + Del
Krakow
Krakow 2.0
Sexy Losers
Tang's Weekly Comic
Tang's Adult Vision
Tsunami Channel

Jason von Evil · Post by **Jason von Evil** » 2003-11-04 02:58am

www.megatokyo.com

Hotfoot · Post by **Hotfoot** » 2003-11-04 03:12am

No....no I cannot tell you. The twisted web I have woven for myself...it would surely break any other who dared to tempt fate.

I have sampled dozens, perhaps even hundreds of webcomics in my time. Quality is always a question, both in writing and in art. Puncuality is another. It is all too common for webcomic artists to produce no buffer strips and thus fall dreadfully behind during times of high stress.

If the art is incredibly poor, but the writing is good, the artist should hire someone else to do the art and stick to being a writer...that or use lower-impact forms of art (sprite comics, cut and paste, etc). If the quality of art is high, but the story is lacking or nonexistant, seek out a writer!

Some webcomics are exquisite, but only update weekly. These I don't read for months at a time, then go and catch up on the last several pages.

But I ramble. There are many...one needs to merely look. Keenspot and Keenspace hold many gems, though you will have to look very carefully for them in Keenspace

I see malnutrition and sleep deprivation in your future. Buy Hungry Man Chicken Pot Pies to sustain yourself through your quest.

Shinova · Post by **Shinova** » 2003-11-04 03:18am

Ghost Hunter seems pretty good.

And of course, my personal favorite, Tsunami Channel.

Post by **Gandalf** » 2003-11-04 03:24am

Foxtrot

It's bloody brilliant.

Bill Door · Post by **Bill Door** » 2003-11-04 07:09am

Ah, the joys of reading through the sluggy archives... Thats alot of comics!
My currently followed comics, in order of preferance:
Sluggy Freelance, of course Daily
Freefall Updates MWF
General Protection Fault Daily
Kevin and Kell Daily
21st Centuary Fox Updates MWF (note, the artwork is initally poor, but improves later)
Faux Pas Updates MWF

KhyronTheBackstabber · Post by **KhyronTheBackstabber** » 2003-11-04 07:15am

I thought GameMarks was funny, though they haven't updated anything in over a year.

Luke Starkiller · Post by **Luke Starkiller** » 2003-11-04 07:44am

8-Bit Theatre
Angst Technology and Weak-end Warriors though the are both on something of a break right now.

Singular Quartet · Post by **Singular Quartet** » 2003-11-04 09:05am

All mine are here, just go down a bit

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2003-11-04 12:15pm

Mine are more Fantasy- related, but here's my list.

Bruno The Bandit (http://www.Brunothebandit.com) MWF -- D&D Spoof, Pratchett readers will like
College Roommates from Hell (http://www.CRFH.com) M-Sat -- Just what it says.
Clan of the Cats (http://www.Clanofthecats.com) currently MWF --Magic, Paganism, Shapeshifting, and Cats.
User Friendly (http://www.UserFriendly.org) -- (mis)Adventures in Computer Engineering
AlienDice (http://www.Aliendice.com) -- What if your life was a game that you had to win? Manga-based comic, MWF, will be M-F once the author's new baby settles in.
Chronicles of a Drow Sorceress (http://www.Drowtales.com) -- Every Two Days, sometimes Daily. Manga-based comic, mature themes. The story of one drow surviving her society.
Antihero for Hire (http://www.antiheroforhire.com) -- One man's crusade to clean up his city. Spoof of the dark, brooding super-vigilante genre. MWF.
Ozy and Millie (http://www.ozyandmillie.net) -- Animorphic comic that is a mix of Peanuts and Bloom County. Touchingly sweet, bitingly satiric, and totally loveable. MWF, currently artist is on vacation and running reruns of his favorite strips.

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2003-11-04 03:50pm

It's Walky! is a great comic. It was originally called Roomies, but in 1999, it changed it's focus, and became It's Walky!

It's got an interesting cast of characters who work for the agency SEMME, which battle alien invaders. It's got a great mix of comedy and drama, and it can get very deep at times. (Like the current storyline is going...)

http://www.itswalky.com

Bertie Wooster · Post by **Bertie Wooster** » 2003-11-04 03:55pm

sexylosers is the only web comic I've ever recommended to anyone. Soon after I discovered it, I got so hooked that I spent a night reading every back strip.

2000AD · Post by **2000AD** » 2003-11-04 04:59pm

Foxtrot, Garfield and Dilbert are all available in papers, so the only one that's exclusively on the web is the Gamespy Daily Victim which isn't a comic as such it's just a "funny thing" for gamers.

jinx · Post by **jinx** » 2003-11-05 12:56am

I've always been a big fan of Life of Riley at clanbob.net

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2003-11-05 02:34am

The previosuly-mentioned Ctrl Alt Del is easily my favorite.

I also like MallMonkeys.

Captain Cyran · Post by **Captain Cyran** » 2003-11-05 05:40pm

Megatokyo http://www.megatokyo.com/index.php?strip_id=1
And
8-Bit Theater http://www.nuklearpower.com/

Tasoth · Post by **Tasoth** » 2003-11-05 08:47pm

What? No MacHall?

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2003-11-05 09:03pm

Schlock Mercenary, at schlockmercenary.com

The artwork is initially poor, but greatly improves over time and is now fairly decent. It is a daily comic, has *never* missed a day in several years of operation, and is very, very funny. Basically, it's the story of an intrepidly greedy band of space mercenaries in a bizarre 31st century.

ZShade · Post by **ZShade** » 2003-11-05 11:03pm

In addition to the above, I find Something Positive to be really good.

I miss the Bad Boys of Computer Science.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-11-05 11:09pm

Moved to Off Topic.

Slartibartfast · Post by **Slartibartfast** » 2003-11-06 10:42am

What's the name of that comic strip with an elf and a tentacle demon and some vampire and Goku, who talk like they're in a chatroom? I haven't read it in a long time.