Which Webcomics Do You Read And Like? (if You Read Them Of Course)

Which webcomics do you read and like? (if you read them of course)

DO I READ WEBCOMICS?!? WHO DO YOU THINK I AM? I don’t think anyone can be a good comic artist if they don’t read a billion comics. I feel like this list is just a fraction of good online comics out there, and I’m sure I’ve forgotten some really good ones, but without further ado, here’s:

~ARIEL’S ENORMOUS WEBCOMIC REC LIST~

Brainchild by Suzanne Geary

I’m so proud to have Brainchild as Witchy’s sister comic because it is SO AMAZING!!! Please read Brainchild if you like coming of age comics, cool mutants, mysterious powers and cute girls dating. Even if those aren’t usually your thing you should still check Brainchild out because Suzanne’s execution of the entire thing is fantastic! I’m so excited to see where it goes. Suzanne has a fantastic grip on colour and her panelling is always beautiful.

Knights Errant: Pavane by Jennifer Doyle

Knights Errant: Pavane is actually a reboot of the original, but let me tell you it is a reboot that WORKS. Jen is a fantastic storyteller and the pacing of Pavane compared to KE is amazing, and I’ve immediately been drawn into the world. Read if you like chivalry, political intrigue and queer knights! Jen’s pages always have this perfect balance to them, and I feel like she gets the most out of every panel. 

Best Friends Forever by Mickey Quinn

If there is someone that really knows how to write a good character drama, it’s Mickey. BFF has been running for a couple of years and I swear every update leaves me crying and kicking the wall in sad, horny frustration. Recently BFF has switched from a traditional webcomic format to more of a serial, heavily illustrated story, but that doesn’t make it any less gripping. It deals with the fine line between intimate friendship and romance, sexuality, and all that other good high school drama stuff. It’s also incredibly stylish and cool!

HERO by Hwei

I’m pretty sure Hero is the comic on this list that I’ve been following the longest, and for good reason. I don’t think any comic has ever made me feel sadness and yearning as strongly as Hero has. The dialogue and prose is beautiful, as are the illustrations, and Hwei draws fantastic page layouts. The first time I discovered it I stayed up till 3 am reading it, and it still has a lot of sentimental value to me. This was one of the first comics I read that really made me want to work in comics.

Raedus by Yossra El Said

Yossra is a fantastic artist and I wish more people read her comic! She has such a great sense of colour that immerses me in the world so well. It’s still relatively early on, but the story follows two children and a mysterious man who can commune with the spirits of a long gone civilization, and it’s super intriguing. 

(I’m sorry I had to stop inserting pics here bc the post would be WAY too long and also it was eating up my day)

This Is Not Fiction by Nikki

TINF has travelled so far since I started reading it; back when it was a little high school collab project on Smackjeeves. Nikki has such a unique art style it’s such a joy to see what she does with her pages! It has another high school setting but is unlike any high school story I’ve read, where the main characters hunt down a mysterious author named Sydney Morgan. 

H&J by G.C Houle

H&J is a super stylish murder-mystery type comic where the two main characters, Helvetica and John, run a slapdash private investigation agency. The writing is hilarious, fun, and engaging and I am in love with Helvetica.

Kill Six Billion Demons by Orbitaldropkick

I only read KSBD last week but I was immediately hooked. It has the most beautifully, intricately detailed art I’ve ever seen, great colour, and some SUPER interesting world building elements based on indian and other deities. It’s just super dynamic and interesting and you should read if you love a good blood bath (conversely, avoid if you’re feint of heart. also warning because the first few pages have a bit of sexual cohersion)

Hotblood by Toril

GAY WESTERN ROMANCE WITH CENTAURS? how can anyone say no. Hotblood has a great sense of atmosphere, probably because of Toril’s nuanced colouring and the balance of slow and fast pacing. It’s rare in webcomics that there are just pages that give the audience time to breathe, and I really appreciate that in Hotblood.

Arboreta by Kara A

Another comic that’s still in early stages, Arboreta has begun with a beautiful slow pace reminiscent of a ghibli film. I love that it takes the time to linger on the little details of life and nature. 

Agents of the Realm by Mildred Louis

I have a weakness for magical girl stories, and Agents of the Realm is super promising. It has all the good stuff; magical amulets, scary monsters and weird and mysterious mentors, but at the same time feels more grounded in reality because of the down-to-earthedness of the characters.

Bouletcorp by Boulet

Boulet’s comics are weekly strips, but on a whole other level to what I’ve seen before. Most of it is slice of life stuff, but then he’ll knock you out of the park with a huge strip that keeps you scrolling for minutes, about a man who adventures down into the center of the earth. You never quite know what to expect when Boulet updates, apart from the fact that it’ll be amazing.

Balderdash! by Victoria Grace Elliot 

Do you like slice of life comics about witches and female friendships? then you should read Balderdash! It has a super cute art and some beautiful world building ideas, and a headstrong main character who just wants to bake.

Monster Pop! by Maya Kern

Another slice of life comic with some really great character development. I’m super invested in the lives and relationships of this cool, diverse cast of interesting monsters and humans. A lot of well executed queer relationships!

Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

Nimona just finished up and I recommend that everyone give it a read. It’s just an all around good comic. Great writing, great art, and some really sweet and unexpected character interactions. It subverts a lot of Hero/Villain tropes.

TJ & Amal by E.K. Weaver

TJ & Amal is another comic that finished recently and it was so, so amazing. I had been reading it from the very beginning and while I hated to see it go, it ended wonderfully. It is seriously one of the most subtle and wonderful comics out there, and E.K. Weaver has such a knack for small character details. I don’t know what you’re doing if you don’t read this comic!

Cucumber Quest by Gigi D.G.

If you’re into comics and you’re not reading Cucumber Quest hurry up!! do it now!!! It’s one of my favourites and has amazing art, hilarious writing and reminds me of my my favourite nintendo game so it feels cozy and comfortable and nostalgic to read. If you’ve ever played the Mario & Luigi RPGs or the Paper Mario games, I can bet that you’ll love this comic.

Octopus Pie by Meredith Gran

Another one of my faves, another one of those “how are you not reading this if you say you like comics” kind of comics. There are a lot of stories about young people living in New York but I want to say this is the best of them. Super hilarious when it wants to be, super poignant when it wants to be, the story about the mysterious visitor legit made me cry. One of the few things where I care about the straight characters smooching.

So SORRY this turned into a colossal post, I hope everyone who’s interested in broadening their comic horizons will take a look! each comic here is gold.

Mushishi | Mononoke process + portrait process. I hope it’s helpful (though I doubt it lol). Btw, happy holidays everyone :]

( Illustration | A5 print )

Teen Titans by Pryce14

Wanted to have a go at drawing a larger group and do redesigns of several of the characters, which eventually turned into me doing this Titans piece. (Regretting not putting in Wally now, but by the time I realized, I was pretty much done, unfortunately.)

Also included a gif of my process and layers, since I’ve had a couple people asking me about it.

How to make shrinky dink charms!!

this is a bit of a long post, so I’m putting it under the cut

first of all, go to your local craft store and buy the shrinky dink refill sheets. you can get clear, opaque, or solid white

they come in packs of 20 sheets for $5-$6

(i’m going to be using the clear)

step one

draw your design on paper (doesn’t have to be lined, but w/e)

this is the design you will be using to create multiple charms so you don’t have to re-draw it differently each time and you get a consistent product!

step two

trace over it with sharpies!

i wouldn’t recommend using oil based paint markers or acrylic paint, as they will come out weird in the oven

step three

get some small-grain sand paper and sand until it looks like this

make sure you sand it really well!!!

step four

go back over it with sharpie

step five

color!! do not use cheap-ass crayola colored pencils. the color won’t lay down correctly. i highly recommend using prismacolor colored pencils

i know that they can get quite expensive, but it’s worth it

also, don’t use crayons

just dont

step six

hole punch where you want the hole for the strap to be, and then cut out with some relatively sharp scissors

step seven

pre-heat your oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit (or the equivalent in your country i don’t feel like doing math), and bake for exactly three minutes, no more!! it will shrink down and look like the charm on the right when done~

step eight

before you do this next step, take a paper towel or old rag and gently wipe off the colored pencil dust so it doesn’t smudge the color when you put on the gloss!!

on the side with the drawing, coat with a single thin coat of gloss mod podge and let completely dry!

step nine

after the charm is completely dry, put one of these little finding thingies on it

you can find these in the walmart jewelry section at $2 for 250 or something

step ten

attach a cellphone strap

you can buy these on etsy in a wide variety of colors for very little money

i highly recommend getting the straps with the lobster clasps for easy attachment!

ta da!! you’ve successfully made shrinky dink charms!

store in a plastic jewelry case, with them arranged so the side with the mod podge isn’t touching the charm next to it’s similar side (i.e front to back)

~congrats u made it through this long-ass tutorial high five~

Jonny Duddle illustrating Harry Potter during the Harry Potter Book Night. 

COSplay MODE, May 2015 issue, Sword posing guide/tips! Other Touken Ranbu related pages in this issue: Honebami’s Coat tutorial Tsurumaru’s Armour tutorial Modifying a toy sword into a tantou and naginata +extra pages Cosplay Photo spreads