Webcomics Thread 4: Pretty much just comics about demons

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Colon Semicolon posted:

So uhh, I dunno if I'm supposed to do this or not but here it goes.

I have a friend who's been working on a comic for quite a bit, and he's not had all that many readers tuning in. It's called Spiral of Nightmares, and it's a horror comic with oddly cutesy characters that's still building up steam towards some big conflict. (he hasn't let on to me what exactly that will be, though.) He mostly doesn't understand how to market his stuff, but i feel like maybe there's other issues? I personally like his art style, but I can definitely see how he needs improvement in form and other things. it can be found here or here.
I guess lemme know what you think of it and I'll relay it back to him.

I've barely started into this. To me, It reads like a comic fan-translated to English from another language. While I haven't run into the "adult content" yet, I'm not really looking forward to it. I'll update this post again when I've stopped reading.

edit: I've stopped reading, but I got to the end of the chapter so there's that. For what it's worth, I don't know if the horror presented thus far needs an adult label on it.

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# ¿ Oct 2, 2015 17:31

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Doc easily handles His old foes. I'll be surprised if he doesn't no-sell it with holy shura ken

# ¿ Oct 17, 2015 09:05

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I can't link to one of my favorite webcomics because it's down right now. Even when it comes back up, I can't promise it will be updated any time soon because the author (Spike) is busy with creating and publishing other works, but Templar, Arizona is an alternate history comic with great lines, writings and imaginative world building that's outrageous but probably exists in some way.

Even before the site went down, there's a chance the last time it updated was the last time Achewood updated, but unlike Achewood, I have confidence Spike will get back to it at some point even if it's only for a strip or two.

For a webcomic that actually finished, I must thank goons for leading me (and this thread) to Endstone, a goofy but fun ride from beginning to end.

# ¿ Nov 18, 2015 01:10

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Cat Mattress posted:

Lackadaisy updated, by the way. With actual story pages, even!
http://lackadaisy.foxprints.com/comic.php?comicid=144

Oh, man, I love their reactions. I don't have RSS feeds, but Lackadaisy is one of those comics I feel like I check every other day for an update. It will be the day I don't check it that it updates! Thank you for the link.

Also, very inspiring.

# ¿ Dec 3, 2015 06:14

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Mind over Matter posted:

I'm kind of wondering if the way he said "I was cursing a little boy!" is going to have him end up hitting Gordito or Dark Smoke Puncher instead of Patrick.

or Old. Who's still Patrick, but still.

# ¿ Dec 11, 2015 04:14

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That's essentially what happened, though.

# ¿ Feb 1, 2016 15:14

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Hogge Wild posted:

if webcomic writers were actually talented they wouldn't be writing webcomics

Some folks got their start in webcomics and went on to do other things, but their webcomics gave them the exposure to get the opportunity to do those other things.

# ¿ Feb 27, 2016 02:27

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Tollymain posted:

necropolis is back with some new faces

Thanks for this. People have posted some panels in the past I adored, but I'm hooked and have bookmarked what precious little there is to read.

# ¿ May 6, 2016 03:30

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Nuns with Guns posted:

If it makes you feel any better, Honey Hart finally said the word

now we can move onto stage 2 of the comic: Honey and Turpentine dating on the d/l until wacky, yet charming, shenanigans out them to both of their bands.

Maybe? I started reading from the beginning, and their connection was there from pretty much the beginning. While the art's pretty and the lettering is nice, it seemed like Garfield to me.

# ¿ May 7, 2016 01:39

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Mazerunner posted:

what are you even trying to say, here?

A fat, orange tabby hates Mondays, loves lasagna and has a relationship with other characters that hasn't really changed over the years, even if he might go on an adventure now and then.

Honey Hart and Turpentine have had the same ideas that fill their songs for the past five years and the same obsessions with each other. Maybe this strip will be the catalyst for a new direction.

# ¿ May 8, 2016 01:40

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Tollymain posted:

it only gets referred to every few months at most it's not something that happens on every page

I see them as tributes, now, much like EVERY MORNING I {adlib} A {something} loss edits and goatse tributes.

Gunnerkrigg-wise, I miss the dickbutt edits.

# ¿ May 12, 2016 03:49

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Esme posted:

What failed comics were you all disappointed to see unfinished? Particularly ambitious or experimental ones.

Templar, AZ. I can't link to it anymore because the site got bugged or hacked or something and it was too much trouble for Spike to fix. Before it went down her updates slowed to Achewood speeds but i didn't mind as long as she got there.

It's something of a slice of life comic in a world where history went a little differently and doesn't outright tell you how different things are, but nifty subcultures and apocalypse cults and above all the people made for my favorite webcomic. If it wasn't for 6KBD it would still be my favorite webcomic even though i haven't been able to read it for over a year. I hope she goes back to Templar, someday.

# ¿ Oct 4, 2016 00:42

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Getting there, but still teens.

# ¿ Oct 25, 2016 11:34

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Roach Warehouse posted:

Today's Bad Machinery is another sad chapter in a sad subplot.

When I read the day before, I really got worried for Shauna's family because they'd get hit by that first.

# ¿ Nov 2, 2016 11:08

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Gutter Owl posted:

Like, let's gloss over the generic fantasy worldbuilding poo poo for a sec, because I do think it's kinda trite and overlabored and overburdened with exposition. K6BD it ain't. But it's honestly not important*.

I'm snipping this from the rest of your post because it's a reminder to share something Abaddon mentioned during one of his online meetings.

Folks, myself included, gushed over the K6BD's worldbuilding, but he told us it's the storytelling that's important. It was a wake-up call to me because I saw it as essential as geography when I was putting the cart before the horse the entire time.

# ¿ Nov 23, 2016 14:35

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My favorite detail is that bat dude is still sitting at the table next to Ben.

# ¿ Dec 3, 2016 01:55

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I hadn't seen Hortense in so long I forgot about her

# ¿ Jan 5, 2017 02:16

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Aw. I had started SGR shortly before the long arc that started with Ryan trying to meet his murdered girlfriend and ending with Erin going to Hell. Eventually through rereading, I found stories as a whole were more self-contained, but I missed the smarmy serial even though I mostly enjoyed the remainder of SGR. I remember having some doubts about Bad Machinery when it was announced, but I stuck with it and overall I think I enjoyed it more. Shelley is alright, but she just dominates every scene she's in, while all the mystery kids had a chance to shine (Linton not as much as the others, but still)

I think it's mostly that while all his comics have clever writing and silliness, Bad Machinery also had parts that moved me in a way Scary Go Round never did and is why the Case of the Fire Inside is my favorite.

# ¿ Feb 24, 2017 10:34

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I hope Mildred is looking out for her friend :ohdear:

# ¿ Feb 28, 2017 09:55

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Dangerous Person posted:

I would take a month of Desmond Fishman over another week of Shelley Winters

Same, but every time I see Des I wish Moon and Earnest were there, too.

# ¿ May 15, 2017 02:45

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It's going to be Mother Shipton.

Or Natalie.

Or... was it Margo Plods?

# ¿ May 25, 2017 18:24

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Bell_ posted:

It's going to be Mother Shipton.

Or Natalie.

Or... was it Margo Plods?

I was still hoping it would be the witch, but it's not like we'll see that resolved ever.

# ¿ Jun 5, 2017 12:37

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PMush Perfect posted:

8 Bit Theater is the only good sprite comic.

B0N3D00D and pLaTeDeWd

# ¿ Jun 15, 2017 15:53

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I didn't have to obsessively read CAD to appreciate a ~~good~~ any loss edit. All I really know about SFP comes from these forum posts and I think the idea of Clevin in terms of narrative cancer is a gift I'll never tire from.

Of something I did obsess over, Lamps, what was your "I only have excellent ideas " avatar from? The illustration is maddeningly familiar, and I cannot place it though it's probably something from my childhood.

# ¿ Aug 20, 2017 23:28

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amigolupus posted:

Also, loving hell, the new issue of Giant Days fully cements Susan's status as The Worst.

It kills me, because I really liked Susan Ptolemy during Giant Days' original run.

# ¿ Sep 7, 2017 19:03

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Did Allison take the original Giant Days offline? I can't find many signs of Giant Days from 2011 because I wanted to share the panels of Susan's amazing cape, which wrapped up in an article of clothing much of what I loved about the character.

# ¿ Sep 9, 2017 03:01

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"feetnotes" posted:

I actually don't know if I'm supposed to have sympathy for any of the characters at this point. Except the mystery boys, who no longer exist.

Maybe Mildred?

# ¿ Sep 15, 2017 18:56

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SlothfulCobra posted:

I guess it's one of those things where every story becomes a tragedy after going on for long enough. Happy couples being cutesy with eachother isn't the John Allison style.

But what about Hugo and Marg...
Oooooh, nooooooooo! The man cannot be stopped.

Seriously speaking a moment, I hope Amy and Ryan'll continue to be alright as long as he's writing them.

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# ¿ May 4, 2024 18:35

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Renaissance Robot posted:

At least half of what made it great in the first place was the crazy pace of updates facilitated by Hussie not being a starving artist attempting to make the thing in his spare time outside of holding down a 9-5.

What I'm saying is vote Full Communism Now for more and better Homestuck experiences!

It's a thought. Or I could log into Patreon and continue giving Operant my money. I'm already getting a better Homestuck Experience.

# ¿ Sep 16, 2017 00:54

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