Two Kinds

I mentioned the top two ranked comics on TWC earlier, and Two Kinds is generally second, sometimes first on that list. (The other was Goblins)

Two Kinds has been running since about 2003, and the art (like most long running comics) has evolved. The fun part in this case, is that the author started the comic a the age of 15, now 23 - and the comic has grown immensely - as it's rank on TWC shows. Be sure to also check his Deviant account.

It is a furry comic as the dominant races in the world are Humans, Keidran (cat people) and Basitins (dog people). There are dragons as well, plenty of magic use and, well I don't like summing up too much. You should simply read it ;)

The comic starts with the main character waking up with memory loss in a grassy field, soon he becomes aware of one of the other main characters in the comic - Flora, who will grow into the role of his girlfriend later on. As the story progresses Trace (the lead character) shows to have a dark past he dimply remembers.

They travel together and meet up with various other characters, some of who will travel with the pair. As the story progresses Trace will recover more of his past's deeds. Good and bad alike.



Two Kinds is a cute adventure / love story on the co-existence and respect between races. In this case Humans, Keidran and Basitins. The art is colorful, and the magic is very nicely done. I can highly recommend checking it out.

Girl Genius

Girl Genius - one of the top steampunk web comics on the web. Featuring the story of Agatha Heterodyne, the long lost heir to a castle (and town) that has been under the iron fist of "sparks" a.k.a. mad scientists for years. The town has a way of dealing with the eccentricities of such people however, in fact it's become the center of their lives.

The story will take you along with Agatha as she discovers her lineage and finds out who her true parents were. A long quest that takes her along many ways, and find a variety of friends both human and "not quite" human. Meet heroes, quarreling lovers, and above all many crazy mechanical contraptions, and plots to kill her and take over the castle.

The comic started out with a different artist than the current, so you'll notice a difference in the art styles. Initially the comic was being published in two parts - meaning readers could start at page 1, or at page 250, and every week a page got added to each section. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 250, 251, 252 etc. Since then the two sections have caught up with each other and the story is now progressing along a single line as you would expect in any comic.



"Weird Science", mechanical marvels and a conspiracy around every corner. Girl Genius is a must-read for every Steampunk lover.

Commissioned

Last post was Black and White, so this one should be color again, don't you agree?

Commissioned is a "usually" color, "sometimes" Black and White comic with a variety of storylines and side stories. Most noticeably are:
* The life of Obsidian
* Cyberpunk
* The adventures of dwarf and elf (and weretiger)

The quality varies between simple, to high quality black and white, to high quality color (As seen in the previews of this post).

There will be random jokes regarding current events, or past events of the author's life and friends. Odd stuff regarding ninjas, pirates, zombies and a mix of those three in varying degrees of fun oddity. Cat jokes, seasonal jokes, movies and many more. It is a pretty random comic all-round, yet it never ceases to amaze the casual reader. It will draw you in like a magnet.

Trick or Treat?!


Commissioned - aka The ministry of abnormality, has something for everyone. Too much perhaps. It's a very random, but interesting view into the chaotic mind of Obsidian.

Sequential Art

Jolly Jack's got a skill to his fingers, and a mind to please all souls both perverted and curious alike. Among his creations is the comic Sequential Art, and it's among one of my favorites. It's a black and white comic, but as with most good comics that shouldn't bother you in the slightest. He's also got a DeviantArt account and a main gallery where misc colored art (and girls) can be found.

The comic itself is about a guy, his cat girlfriend, and his penguin friend. Later on the cast gets expanded to include a number of squirrel girls, a platypus pet and "the denizens".

It's been going for over 733 panels so far, and will hopefully continue for a good while yet. Many adventures have been had, and the main trio will be involved in various crazy situations not excluding: An alien invasion, investigating relics in egypt, high tech weaponry, awkward situations in the broom closet, hostile laboratories, and on and away many another.



If you manage to finish Sequential Art in a timely fashion, there's also the side strips: Spider and Scorpion and How to Play from the same author.

Goblins

The comic Goblins is a major presence on the web. Funny enough it is actually hosted by the comic listed earlyer: Licd.

Goblins tends to be ranked #1 or #2 on TWC (Varies so n then between updates). And for good reason. Over the years it has evolved from a simple non-web black and white comic to a highly popular, very detailed story about the life of a group of Goblins. Unlike your run of the mill adventure RPG story, this one features Goblins as seen "through their eyes".

The author has put up a warning of this fact to inform new readers starting at page one. You'll run into the following image as below to give you an indication.

Below: An example of how much the comic has evolved


The comic is marked PG-13 / Teen for graphic violence. Bodies being ripped apart into a bloody mess would certainly fall in that category, if not higher.
It is definitely a story though and features three different groups of actors to which the reader is shown a glimpse of their action packed adventure.

Updates are generally once a week, sometimes more, sometimes less.




Among the story lines there is also a side comic called "Tempts Fate", where the comic author tempts the life of the character being drawn. The readers get to donate cash and help answer riddles in order to progress this side story. In order to give you an idea how insanely popular this comic is, the current Tempts Fate has raised over 46.000 dollars! More than a year's salary for most people.

Goblins is certainly a giant player on the web, I'd be surprised if you hadn't already heard of it or seen it. But if not, today is as good a day as any to start reading Goblins - Life through their eyes.

Life on Forbez

It's a black and white comic! Life on Forbez is a comic that has been running for over ten years to date. It's been on a hiatus for a while, but it's back and hungry for your laughs.

The story and the characters are Alien. And it's about aliens being alien, if you follow? If you've seen Dragon Ball-Z, you'll know the green aliens are Namek. And, this comic is about the green alien as a kid with his fuzzbrain mother who came to live in a new area. The kid goes to school, meets friends and gets into weird situations. The comic does not actually follow the supposed main characters all the time, which allows us to see the side characters in more detail.

It's a RUDE comic, some pranks and just outrageous disrespect for the other characters. Like below.



The bus driver makes a short appearance but he's awesome. Get behind the line! Even if you're just about to faint or dying from the heat, you will not cross that line.

Other silliness you will see in this comic includes: Kicking old people, throwing grenades at children or even eating other kids at school. This comic crosses so many lines you can't help but laugh.

Read Life on Forbez. Not colored, but after a few pages you'll forget that fact, satisfaction guaranteed!

Update!: Life on Forbez will be moving to a New Host soon. (January 2012)

Undertow

A comic a bit more for all ages is Undertow. Sadly, the comic hasn't been updated in a year, even though the author is still active and drawing.

Be sure to say hi to her on DeviantArt!

The comic has evolved from black and white to amazing full color pages over the years. As indicated by the author, as her skills grow, so did the comic.

This is a story, which starts out with a human enlisting in the guard during what appears to be medieval times. You'll find magic usage, swords and knives, elves and other fantasy creatures, monsters and a long plot to rescue a princess in distress.

The art changes a lot over the chapters, but a general impression of western anime is prevalent among the pages. This gives the comic it's own unique kind of style.



It's a relaxing read, though frustrating it's not really getting updated anymore. Perhaps in due time. But, for now I'd say give it a try and start from the beginning. Read: Undertow.

Atland

Another comic for the Mature section is: Atland, a comic by Nate Piekos.

This one is a story comic, unlike the previous ones posted before which tend to have random bits going on, Atland has over 300 pages worth of colored pages. It used to update once a week on Thursday, but it seems to have slowed down a bit the last few months. Still coming in at two updates a month though.

The comic is about a fantasy adventure of a small group of characters. A minotaur, a pixie, a priestess and a zombie prince. They head on an adventure and encounter other characters along the way, some who stick around or return again at later points in the comic. They will encounter fierce monsters and undead, evil magic and the like along the way.

Or rather, as the artist himself explains:



Boobies!



Yep, sex sells, it's the way of the world.
Regardless, it has some blood and gore that might be unsuited for some readers. The nudity is very mild, though shapely.

It really "is" a fantasy adventure story though, and a very interesting to read one at that. I'd recommend giving it a spin by heading over to the site and read all 300+ pages in a single evening.

Least I could do

The comic Least I could do (aka: Licd) started off as a black and white comic with rather outrageous comedy (For it's time).

Though the comic has always had one writer "Ryan Sohmer", the comic has gone through three artists over a period of 9 years:
* Black and white: Trevor Adams
* Early color: Chad W.M. Porter
* Current day: Lar Desouza

The main character Rayne is pictured straight off as a womanizer who takes life completely un-serious, and exists to satisfy the needs of his dick. In his quest for satisfaction, he will often get blown off, or run into unusual situations.

Below, Trevor Adams' Art


Below, Chad W.M. Porter's Art



Below, and top-right, Lar Desouza's Art


While initially the comic was shockingly blunt (and funny), of late it seems to focus more on current day events such as elections, occupy wallstreet, and a variety of other topics. The comic is still funny, but it takes a fan to really appreciate some of the new jokes. I'm not saying you shouldn't read it, quite the contrary, but you should really start at page one, even though it starts as black and white. The black and white is only the first year, and surely a true comedy web comic lover doesn't let such a thing as color ruin his or her day?

It's a very popular comic even this day, with thousands of fans and a constantly active forum. Not only that, but the writer and artist actually update every-single-day. Not just one comic, oh no! But two no less. The LFG comic is updated less frequently, but it does feature large full color pages.

If you hadn't heard of Licd before, now is your chance to join the horde (pun intended) of fans: Least I could do, start reading!

Oglaf

It should be noted that Oglaf is for Adult readers only.

If you don't mind frequent nudity and exposed body parts, you'll find the comic has has a charm to it that you won't quickly find in other web comics.

The comic features a wide range of characters of which many will be seen in their own short stories or scenes. Such as the apprentice and the sorceress, the travelers and the search for the fountain of youth, the queen of winter, the barbarian king, various shape shifters.

The hot topic of the day switches between: Murder, conspiracy, poisonings, torture, and plenty of random jokes along the way. A twisted mind is a great thing for creativity, and the author of this comic is certainly not lacking in any of that.



In short, Oglaf is an absolutely brilliant comic in a diverse fantasy setting, you should bookmark it right away!

Nerf Now!

Although not the first post to this blog, Nerf Now! is the "first comic" to be added to the list. I'm sure Josué will appreciate the gesture.

Another reason I picked Nerf Now! is because of this great and useful ESRB rating example.



A blog like this needs a clear start on what readers can expect to be posted.
Simply put we'll be aiming at the Teen section, mildly skirt around the Mature tidbits and avoid most of the Adult only stuff. That is, in regards to images posted however. I'm not responsible for any content that comic authors post, in fact I can promise you there will be a number of adult comics linked in the near future.

In terms of language use... It'll be colorful so and then, so I hope you're not easily offended. I'm only human, not all ratings will be 100% accurate, so keep your angry parents where I don't need to see them.


Nerf this!

Nerf now Started out with a number of Team Fortress comics, then later hit on Starcraft, Mario and a variety of other games. Most of which you should recognize.

All 'n all it's an "often cute" web comic you will best enjoy if you are an avid gamer. Some of the jokes will be difficult to understand if you are not. I'd recommend having a browse through the site either way.

Read: Nerf Now

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