Eros, Inc.

Eros Inc is a brand new webcomic written by Michael May. Mike sent me the suggestion to check out his comic -- see, I do answer my email. Anyway, I'm glad he did, because I like this comic. The comic is black and white and if I could be a little blunt, the text could be a little easier to read. The drawings do not have that professional gloss of a comic that's been around for a long while, but I think Mike's drawings show promise. The storyline confused me, but I think it's because I couldn't read the whole text.
Anyway, the whole idea is that there's a new cupid in town. The idea is cute and I think this comic is going to be around for a long, long time. I suggest you take the time to start reading it now, so you don't kick yourself for missing the beginning.
One note, slight cursing -- so it isn't for the kiddie set.

Happy Reading!

Happy Birthday, Sohmer!

Okay, by the time any of you read this -- Sohmer's 30th birthday will have past. Sorry about that. I just saw the posting regarding it just now. In honor of his birthday, you'd think I should review his comic, but I all ready did that. If you want to read it, check the archives. Moving on...

He's 30 and he thinks the end is near! LOL! He's funny. You don't see me complaining about my age. Sohmer, it's only a number (I'm writing this like he really has time to read my blog). Remember, today is the first day of the rest of your life! My 30's were terrific! You'll love being 30. Actually, I really loved being 35. I don't know why. Probably because the way I abused my body, I never really thought I'd live to 35. If I had known I would, I would have taken better care of myself!

And, while I'm on the subject of age, a long while back, I posted that the author of Ctrl+Alt+Del is a kid and someone commented that he isn't. Since Blind Ferret has something to do with both comics (Sohmer writes Least I Could Do), I'm guessing these guys are all around the same age and compared to me, they're kids! For Pete's Sake, my daughter is older than Sohmer! (Okay, truth be told, she's my step-daughter, but still!) I think everyone (with the exception of my brother Scott) younger than me is a kid. Scott's an exception because he's just old.

Kids!

Happy Reading!

South Pole Strip

I've finally finished reading the archive for this strip. I have to say that it is absolutely hilarious! The jokes are refreshing, the storylines are fast paced. The drawings are excellent. That's the good news.

The I'm going to eat you joke might be a little stale, but outside of that, the comic is spot on! It helps that I love polar bears and penguns. Who doesn't?

Happy Reading!

P.S. I know you all were expecting a review based on one of the Daily Grind contestants and I promise you, those reviews are coming. I'm currently reading through Evil Inc by Brad Guigar. There's a lot to read!

Daily Grind

Any of you still following the Daily Grind Iron Man Challenge? I bopped on over there tonight to check things out. I don't remember the date the contest started, but I know it was in 2005. There were originally 56 comic contenders. They're now down to 11. That's pretty impressive. I just post reviews of comics and I can't manage to post on a daily basis.
So, what I thought I'd do would be to post a listing of the comics still left. I'll probably start reading their archives and post reviews soon. I tried this once before, when I was planning on reviewing all the comics still left in the competition, but there were more left then, so I might actually complete my worthy task with only 11 comics to review.
So, here are the 11 comics:

• Both Sides Now
• Arthur, King of Time and Space
• General Spite
• If Nobody Likes Me, Why Am I So Popular?
• Evil, Inc.
• Chemical Comics
• Daily Grind
• Tartpop Dot Com
• TRU-Life Adventures
• Funny Farm
• Open Mike Night

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!

Inside Out

I found Inside Out while reading Dueling Analogs. There was an ad.



Anyway, I read the archive and decided I had to review the comic. You just have to stop reading right now and go read Inside Out.



The comic is one panel, black and white with very funny (and sometimes gross) jokes. I don't know who wrote it or who drew it, but it is hilarious and... Hey, why are you still reading this review? Didn't I tell you to go and read Inside Out? Weren't you listening/reading?



Happy Reading!

Flatmates

Flatmates. It's about two dogs and a girl. You have to read it. Not too many comics there right now -- unless I've messed up trying to browse the archives. It could use an About page, but other than that -- you just have to read it.

It's funny, funny, funny in that dry non-American humor, like Monty Phython without the funny walks or Fawlty Towers or Are you Being Served.

Like that.

It's black and white on a blue background and very nicely drawn.

Did I mention talking dogs? Talking, working, trivia pursuit playing dogs and a girl.

What more could you possibly want?

Happy Reading!

Akashik

So, I'm reading my email and there's one from someone called Death. Hmmm, I think to myself, why would Death send me an email and I truly hope that this doesn't mean my number is up.




Anyway, it turns out that Death just wanted to point out an online comic called Akashik. Feeling relief that my number isn't up, I decided to check the comic out.

I asked Death for a logo and she provided the one above -- pretty cool. Death then tells me that she's looking forward to my review, "even if you rip us a new one, I can't wait to see what you think."

Well, I'm not going to "rip us a new one". I like the comic, even if I'm not really sure quite what's going on. I haven't made it all the way through the archives, but I do feel as if I've started watching a movie when it had all ready started. However; the drawings are very nicely done. The comic does have a nice storyline.

They want to print issue #1 via Lulu and they need to raise the funds to do that. So, if you enjoy the comic, please either vote for them or donate to them. Also, they have some cool merchandise over at CafePress. You should check out their store.

Happy Reading!

The Wannabe Pirates

The Wannabe Pirates is a twice weekly comic that tells the adventures of Captain Errol Flemm (the most famous pirate ever to sail the Caribbean) and his crew.

Now, it would be nice to have an About page (hint to Largent & McCrary), but there isn't one. I've gleamed from the News section that The Wannabe Pirates was originally a home movie that McCrary made with his friends. Largent (since he couldn't be in the movie) designed cartoon versions of the cast. Also, along with the comic, Largent and McCrary are working on a 3D movie of the comic in color. The pictures of the cast look great.

But, enough about the background, we start The Wannabe Pirates with Flemm and Mr. Sneeze beginning their life as pirates. I'm pretty much loving this comic. The drawings are sleek and the storylines are quick reads.

I'm looking forward to seeing the movie -- supposedly to be completed sometime this September.

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!

Bet you thought I wasn't coming back...

To anyone who still cares, I'm back. Sorry about the long wait between posts. I've been having computer trouble since Oct. I'm still not using my own pc, so the posts may only be once or twice a week, but I'm trying.

I'm going to try to catch up on reading new online comics and keeping up with my favorites. If you want me to review your comic, please send me an email. I'll do my best to get back to you and write a review of your comic.

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!