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S is for Spoiler, so you are thus warned

Blazecock Pileon — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:12:21 -0800

George R. R. Martin's A Song Of Ice And Fire meets Edward Gorey

I'm not a kid, I'M A SHARK

mokin — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:48:17 -0800

Nimona is the shape-shifting, hell-raising sidekick to Ballister Blackheart, the biggest name in supervilliany. Created by Gingerhaze, aka Noelle Stevenson, Nimona combines sci-fi and fantasy tropes in a anachronistic universe. Originally Stevenson's senior thesis, the webcomic will be published by HarperCollins in 2015. (gingerhaze previously)

"it's not my existence that is the problem here"

flex — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:13:05 -0800

Dr. Carmella's Guide to Understanding the Introverted! drawn by Schroeder Veidt. See also Explaining the Transgender Experience (made after this first attempt) and Circles of Acceptance (in easy-to-read cartoon form). bonus cartoons found on Veidt's deviantART page: *Tips on making a cover for your comic book or graphic novel *How to make a sock demon

Recurring Character time

divabat — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:17:18 -0800

Draw Me In is comic fan Jeff's quest to be a background extra in various comic series - perhaps as ubiquitous as the mystery hipster cops?

Sometimes it isn’t about being saved, it’s about finding a friend

quin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:28:33 -0800

Counting Stars is a powerful and touching comic from artist Katie O’Neill, which looks at loneliness, wishes, and what we might really need more than a white knight to come along and rescue us. In an interview with the Daily Dot, she said, "I definitely wanted to invert the trope of having a dashing white knight ride in and fix everything because a lot of the time, people don't want that. They just want a strong hand to lift them back onto their feet, and to be their friend and support. As nice as it is to make a wish, I wanted to show someone deciding to solve her own problems. I think it's important to portray female characters in particular who take command of themselves and fix their lives, rather than just being swept up by prince charming without ever really solving anything." Page 1 • Page 2 • Page 3 • Page 4 • Page 5 • Page 6 • Page 7

Bed Dug! Bed Dug!

The Whelk — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:27:13 -0800

"Rescue Pet" a comic about the effects of horrible mutating mimic blobs on a strained romantic relationship.

hip-hop family tree comix

flex — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:10:31 -0800

The Hip-Hop Family Tree: A Look Into the Viral Propagation of a Culture (part two, part three) is a "semi-regular, ongoing feature" currently running in the comic Brain Rot by Ed Piskor. (Ed Piskor and Wizzywig Comics previously on MeFi)

Journalism is just a gun. Aim it right, and you can blow a kneecap off the world.

Rhaomi — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:48:08 -0800

In this time of corrupt politics, police brutality, media dereliction, and increasingly vicious culture wars, there's perhaps no graphic novel more relevant today than the brilliant and blackly funny Transmetropolitan. Created by Warren Ellis back in 1997 and inspired by prescient sci fi novel Bug Jack Barron, the series covers the work of gonzo journalist, vulgar misanthrope, and all-around magnificent bastard Spider Jerusalem in a sprawling futuristic vision of New York so chaotically advanced that humans splice genes with alien refugees, matter decompilers are as common as microwaves, and a new religion is invented every hour. As a callous Nixonian thug nicknamed The Beast prepares for his re-election to the presidency, a primary battle heats up between a virulent racist and a charismatic senator whose rictus grin masks some disturbing realities. When Jerusalem delves into the machinations of the race, he breaks into a web of conspiracies that threaten the future of the country -- a problem only he, his "filthy assistants," and the power of intrepid journalism can defeat. More: Read the first issue (or three) - browse images from the new artbook - Tor's read-along blog (another) - Jerusalem's touching report on cryogenic "Revivals" - dozens of original sketches and sample pages - timeline - quotes

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

misha — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:19:35 -0800

Nerd cats. Nerd Bastards. Nerd Armada. And the (very NSFW!) Bourgeois Nerd.

The Cartoon Guide to Life, the Universe, and Everything

Rhaomi — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:20:53 -0800

Larry Gonick is a veteran American cartoonist best known for his delightful comic-book guides to science and history, many of which have previews online. Chief among them is his long-running Cartoon History of the Universe (later The Cartoon History of the Modern World), a sprawling multi-volume opus documenting everything from the Big Bang to the Bush administration. Published over the course of three decades, it takes a truly global view -- its time-traveling Professor thoroughly explores not only familiar topics like Rome and World War II but the oft-neglected stories of Asia and Africa, blending caricature and myth with careful scholarship (cited by fun illustrated bibliographies) and tackling even the most obscure events with intelligence and wit. This savvy satire carried over to Gonick's Zinn-by-way-of-Pogo chronicle The Cartoon History of the United States, along with a bevy of Cartoon Guides to other topics, including Genetics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, The Environment, and (yes!) Sex. Gonick has also maintained a few sideprojects, such as a webcomic look at Chinese invention, assorted math comics (previously), the Muse magazine mainstay Kokopelli & Co. (featuring the shenanigans of his "New Muses"), and more. See also these lengthy interview snippets, linked previously. Want more? Amazon links to the complete oeuvre inside! Reading note: All the book titles in the post above link to readable versions on the web. Some of the older Cartoon Guides and the first chunk of the original Cartoon History of the Universe comics (through Volume 9 -- ancient China) are available in full; the rest, including the (two-part) Modern World series and The United States, are available partially through Harper-Collins' free book preview feature, which includes the first dozen or so pages of each book and then jumps ahead randomly from there to the end. So pay attention to the page numbers on those links to avoid getting caught off guard by the (unannounced) page-skips! Amazon links:

Cartoon History: The Cartoon History of the Universe I (Vol. 1-7): From the Big Bang to Alexander the Great (1990) The Cartoon History of the Universe II (Vol. 8-13): From the Springtime of China to the Fall of Rome (1994) The Cartoon History of the Universe III (Vol. 14-19): From the Rise of Arabia to the Renaissance (2002) The Cartoon History of the United States (1991) The Cartoon History of the Modern World Part 1: From Columbus to the U.S. Constitution (2007) The Cartoon History of the Modern World Part 2: From the Bastille to Baghdad (2009) Cartoon Guides: The Cartoon Guide to Genetics (1983) The Cartoon Guide to the Computer (1991) The Cartoon Guide to Physics (1992) The Cartoon Guide to (Non) Communication (1993) The Cartoon Guide to Statistics (1994) The Cartoon Guide to the Environment (1996) The Cartoon Guide to Sex (1999) The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry (2005) Other: Kokopelli & Company in Attack of the Smart Pies (2005)

One-Man Show

reenum — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:21:29 -0800

Louis C.K. has what most artists dream of: total creative control over his show.

Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak! Thank you!

Fizz — Thu, 12 May 2011 11:18:36 -0800

The First Four (Harry Potter) Books: Illustrated by Lucy Knisley [Previously] Contains Spoilers

Copying is an act of love. Please copy and share.

DU — Tue, 03 May 2011 04:44:33 -0800

Mimi & Eunice is a comic by artist Nina Paley (who you may remember as the artist behind Sita Sings the Blues). The comic touches on Free Culture, artistic struggles, internet drama and of course poop.

Nothing is Forgotten

Gator — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:29:28 -0800

Nothing is Forgotten, a lovely little wordless comic about loss, fear, kindness, and memory.

Cat Rackham, I choose you!

Gator — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:43:18 -0800

PORTRAIT-DEX! Cartoonists create Pokémon self-portraits, with all three evolved forms. Featuring, among other fine artists, Scott Kurtz (PVP), Box Brown (Everything Dies, Bellen!), Anthony Clark (Nedroid), Aaron Diaz (Dresden Codak), and Steve Wolfhard (Cat Rackham), who also runs the project.

It's A Dog's Life

Gator — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:56:32 -0800

Caring about something is about taking the pain and the joy. The pain is hard. Taking the pain, facing it, dealing with it are the ways I think we can show we really care. That we know we care. --Bob, the story of a dog.

Monster Commute

Gator — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:20:02 -0800

Monster Commute: A webcomic about the hell that is driving to work in the cute Orwellian steampunk monster-infested mirror universe of Monstru. The creator suggests beginning the journey at Chapter Two.

Cover Art From International Editions Of "Planet Of the Apes" Comics.

grumblebee — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:52:30 -0800

Get your hands off me, you damn, dirty macaco!

The Best Webcomic No One Reads

The Whelk — Tue, 25 May 2010 05:32:06 -0800

After a long and terrifying absence, the webcomic NOBODY SCORES! Returns! Reacquaint yourself with BBolt's style with home decor, internets!, origin stories, police states, Kittn 2.0, SPACESHIPS, Scott McCloud, Art, Wishes, Alternate Universes, Government Slash Fic, Time Travel , Class Struggle, True Love, Cartoonists!, Social Media, MEN, cuddle-ness, Augmented Reality , snorgling, Rule 34 ,and more

Que Bello Dia Maestro!

The Whelk — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:15:50 -0800

"Fabulas Panicas" (Panic Fables). Filmmaker and frequent Moebius collaborator Alexandro Jodorwsky, had his own trippy newspaper comic in the 60s .(previous Jodorwsky and Moebius).

Heaven All Day

killdevil — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:12:41 -0800

Heaven All Day, a minimalist but evocative long-form comic. [via mefi projects]

Hanna Is Not A Boy's Name

flatluigi — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:10:41 -0800

Hanna Is Not A Boy's Name is a 'sugarcoated horror' webcomic that's wonderfully illustrated and typeset.

We Have a Gang of Dinosaurs to Kill

Solon and Thanks — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:37:51 -0800

Axe Cop! A comic written by a 5-year-old boy and illustrated by his 29-year-old brother.

Marie Severin, First Lady of the Silver Age

interrobang — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:31:42 -0800

Starting her comics career as a colorist, Marie Severin was largely responsible for the distinctive color palette of EC Comics, where her brother Johnny Severin also worked. She later worked in the Marvel Bullpen, drawing just about everything, including many well loved staff caricatures. She turned 80 this year; here are a few of her Marvel covers from the 60s and 70s.

Stardate, uh, One

Scattercat — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:09:41 -0800

King of an Endless Sky is a new graphic story by Teetering Bulb, AKA Kurt Huggins and Zelda Devon. A new page every Thursday, published at Tor.com. Thus far, the gerbil empire has requested a gift from the newly-crowned Emperor Charlie the First. They want a moon.