ManMachine

Okay, all of my regular readers know that I'm not really into sci fi or epic comics. But, I do love hearing from their artists and writers and I love checking them out.
Well, I got word about one called ManMachine and it is an awesome comic.
I didn't get to read as much of it as I wanted, but I wanted to pass it on to all of you ASAP!
Now, as you may or may not know, my personal laptop with the 17" screen died a while ago and I'm doing everything now on a little ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook nice PC, but it makes viewing websites such as ManMachine's hard to read.
Anyway, the artwork is unbelieveable and the side sliding of the comic, at least to me, is totally amazing.
Take the time to check out ManMachine.
Happy Reading!

End of the World

How do I describe End of the World? I've been trying to get through the archives for a very long time. I start reading them, get distracted and can't remember where it was I stopped at. So, I go at them again.

But, not this time. This time I sat down and read through the three years of archives all at once. I was not about to be deterred. This was business. I had a review to write.

The cast stars Brian and Brandt - two guys who live miles apart, but thanks to a cactus named Butch, they're able to be in the same room. Butch can teleport himself and others to different locations.

The artwork is good. The storyline will keep you coming back for more. You've got to check this comic out.

Happy Reading!

Gone With Blastwave

Anyone who has read this blog through the years knows that I like bright, funny, happy strips. A storyline is okay, a little mystery is fine, but basically I'm not into the dark comics with heavy plots. I'll review them and post them for others to enjoy, but they're not really my thing. Also, you all know I HATE to post a review without a logo.

But, today, I'm going to break my rules.

I was recently surfing from one comic to another and -- sorry -- I don't remember how I found this strip, but I found a link to Gone With Blastwave. I clicked on it and didn't really take it in until now.
The graphics on this comic are so undescribably good. I'm not even sure how to mention them to you. When I took a good look, I thought, well, I have to review this one, even though I was positive I wouldn't actually like it.

{Note to self: Don't judge a comic by it's cover}

I'm not really sure what's going on in the strip. I think it is about two guys in a war zone, but I'm not sure what war zone, but it doesn't matter. Something about blues, reds and yellows. It's dark and funny. And, the drawings are amazing. So, note to you: Don't judge a comic by it's cover and give this one a try.

Happy Reading

George

I've been trying to finish reading the archive to George for the past month. I've been dealing with family and work issues and reading comics has been hit and miss. But, on to George...
I couldn't find a logo for George, so I swiped a comic. This is the one from 6/18. This comic is about a guy named George -- stands to reason -- his sane girlfriend, Amanda, and a hilarious cast of characters. If you lead a very quiet and unassuming life, these are the kinds or nuts you'd like to have hanging around. If you're life is like a granola bar, you're all ready hanging with a cast such as these.
I truly think you'll enjoy this comic. I know that I have enjoyed the many laughs provided by the comic.
Happy Reading!

Flaky Pastry

So, I've got to tell you all, I'm pissed. Absolutely pissed. Here's why. I'm done reading the archives for Flaky Pastry and I can't wait to know what happens next. There are three storylines going on and now I've caught up, which means I have to wait for the next update and the comic only updates once a week.
What am I going to do for a week?!?
I know what you should do this week -- start reading the archives of Flaky Pastry.

Happy Reading!

Apathetic Rant

I couldn't find a logo on the site and I didn't finish reading the entire archive, but I'm still going to recommend this comic. It's usually three panels long and tells a thought-provoking joke. I'm tired, so this review sucks, but the comic doesn't.

Happy Reading!

Hero

I received an email asking me to review this webcomic. I answer and say that I'll get up a review as soon as I can. The author of the email isn't the author of the webcomic, which I find very interesting. I can't think of one time someone recommended a webcomic to me that they didn't draw themselves (or ink or write).

So, this morning I can't sleep and I think to myself, I should read this comic. I'm needing to deal with some personal issues and I figure this'll take my mind off of them.

This comic is so beautifully drawn that I really have no words to describe it to you. It is absolutely amazing. On top of that, it uses DHTML so that you point your mouse at a panel and the words appear (tool tip), which means they never distract the reader from the drawings themselves.

I haven't made it through the whole archives, but the story is according to the about page (I love about pages, hint, hint to webcomic authors everywhere): "ordinary boy with no memory of the past and no urgency for the future; who one day accepts a most extraordinary offer to travel to distant places and invisible cities." I'll let you read the credit page yourself.

You don't read this webcomic as much as you experience it. There's a feeling that you're looking at movie storyboards (very well drawn movie storyboards) and that you're to get the mood from the drawings first and then the words.

I don't know who gives out awards for best comics, but this one should get it.

Happy Reading!

Introspective Comics

You have to read this comic. This guy posts comics that I would post if I could draw. Top this off with a blog that discusses his thought patterns and you’ve got a nice little site and a nice little webcomic.

Below one comic, Ryan posted this:

Ugh, this comic. Of all the strips I’ve posted on this site, this is the one I want to pull down and fix. For one thing, everything is too bright white. I can’t read the thing without seeing spots. Second, who in the world washes their face after shampooing? And who wants to see this guy in the shower, anyway?
I’m leaving this up on the site anyway. Who knows? Someone might actually like it.

Let me answer his questions:
1. It’s a bathroom scene and a lot of bathrooms are white, so I don’t think you had much of a choice.
2. I wash my face after shampooing.
3. I could live without seeing someone in a shower, but that’s when I do most of my thinking.

Finally, I happen to like this comic and I think all of you will too.

Happy Reading!

Fun In Jammies

Fun in Jammies is a twice a week comic about twin sisters, Nora and Gwen. It just started in August of last year. I read through the archives, which didn't take long, and I was impressed by the drawings. They are very well done.



The premise is that these two sisters -- one gay, one straight -- have graduated from college and are beginning the up and down journey of life with their friends and family.



Give it a read.



Happy Reading!

Sandusky

Sandusky is the cutest strip I've seen in a long time. It's about Sandusky who is a mountain lion living as your run of the mill housecat. Sandusky lives with a human, Scott, and Bunker, a Siberian Husky/Australian Shepherd mix.

Sandusky gets himself in all kinds of trouble. This is an exceptionally well drawn and well written comic.

If you like cute, you'll like this comic.

Out There

This is an interesting webcomic. First, we meet Miriam. She's driving down the highway and spots some one walking along side. Should she stop, whe she keep going? She stops and ends up picking up John and we continue the ride.

I wasn't sure just where this comic was going. It took a long time for the artist -- R.C. Monroe -- to let us know what was going on, but it was an enjoyable ride. I read through the entire archives and couldn't wait to continue on.

This is a different comic for me. It's a evolving story and not my usual joke a day comic.

I've been enjoying hitching along with Miriam, John and the rest of the cast and I think you will too.

Happy Reading!

Mousewax -- A long way to go for a pun...

I was reading Mousewax the other day and saw the following three comics...

Brandon was nice enough to give me permission to show them off here. If you can't read them -- they look like they're going to post small -- click on them to go to the original at Brandon's site!

Happy Reading!

Rockwood

This is the most ridiculous comic. I mean, really, some rich guy buys a space station and these people "work" for him and live up there?

And, there trips to earth take like a day. How unrealistic is that? Totally unrealistic, except...

Snoopy flew his doghouse in battles against the red baron, so who am I to judge?

Seriously, I just now finished reading the last of the archives and I loved every comic.

The comic is named for Will Rockwood -- the comic's poor misunderstood straight man.

It includes Skip Sterling who is the trillionaire who owns the space station.

Next we have Mitch Ryder -- Naive optimist, first officer.

Followed by a one Mr. Al Vanguard -- Perpetual cynic, station maintenance. I love this guy and I think in real life, I know this guy!

Then there's Dana Lopez -- Harsh realist, station doctor. Because every male oriented comic needs a female voice of reason.

Finally, rounding out the human part of the cast is young Kepler Fulton -- Child prodigy, junior mad scientist. I know that there are kids out there just this smart and that scares me!

Then, no space station would be complete without a smart aleck, take over the world computer and in this case, that's KHAN - Station's control unit, HAL Jr. Pretty scary if you asked me. If my pc started talking to me like that, I'd give up computers forever.

Finally, rounding out the cast is the space station itself. Which I'm only posting a picture of because it's cool.


With visitors such as Bill Clinton and Castro, the station is never boring and neither is this comic. I think this is the most time I've ever spent on a review and it was well worth it.

If you're not all ready reading Rockwood, you should be.

Happy Reading!

Cubicle Gangsters...

Okay, so I'm minding my own business and I come across a new comic -- Cubicle Gangsters. It's got slick drawings and funny characters. Not really a funny haha comic, but a ironic one.

Anyway, it's been around since Sept. of last year, so I read the archives. Gotta take some time to check out this comic.

I haven't steered you wrong yet, have I? (Okay, maybe that one time, but we agreed to let that go, didn't we?

Happy Reading!

Please Rewind...

I have been somewhat bummed ever since Please Rewind became a dead webcomic.  I don't get out much and do not purchase many comic books, so I'm left without my Please Rewind fix.

What's a gal to do?

According to the website, this is what a gal can do...

"So what can you do to change things? Honestly, I work on what gets the most attention. If you want to see more PR, open an email and tell me. I do read every, single email I receive. I'm like an addict in that I can never get enough feedback."

Click here to email the author.

Let's get this strip back on the web where it belongs!

Happy Reading!

Afterstrife...

Life's funny. When I posted on Sunday, I didn't realize that Afterstrife was such a new comic that I wasn't that far from the end of the archives and sitting at the current comic.

Anyway, since it is so new, I'm not going to spoil the exact situation, but the comic is about two young people -- Stitch (a guy) and Megan -- who have been thrown together in an unusual situation. The drawings are very well done and the shadows are very good.

This isn't a fly by night funny comic where it's a laugh and a half. This is a in for the long haul comic and I think it'll be well worth it.

Happy Reading!

Dog Eat Doug...

This is not a review, it's a plea... Dog Eat Doug -- one of my favorite strips has made it to the poll board to become one of MSNBC's daily strips, so here's the plea -- Go vote for it.  It's a cute strip and it deserves it.

Are you still here reading?  Go Vote!

Cosmo Bear

Cosmo Bear is a new web comic brought to you by the gentlemen who do the Rob and Elliott comics. They haven't posted a lot, but I'm loving the graphics. Nicely done. I wish that they had launched with their 3x a week in tack, but hey, who am I to complain when I can barely get out more than one review in a week.

Take some time to check them out. I think you'll like this comic.

Happy Reading!

Dume

I have been trying for quite a while to read through the entire archives for Dume. I haven't made it yet. But, I didn't want another week or two to go by without reviewing this comic. It's about Dume who is a California Beach Otter and his roommate, Randall J. Cleaver, who is a chain-smoking raccoon. If that isn't enough to get you to read the comic, I don't know what it'll take!

Every one of these comics that I have read so far has brought a smile to my face. And, that's worth even the smallest of mentions on my humble review site.

Happy Reading!

Life's A Witch

Life's A Witch is a very interesting comic. It is updated daily -- although, she's been on a break. The main character (3 guesses anyone) is a witch, but she's not your ordinary witch. She's overweight and raising two children in a modern day world.

Very worthwhile to take the time to check it out!

Happy Reading!