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Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Morgan Wick — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:17:19 -0000

Also, if "popularity" is a criterion, then regardless of what you think of its quality, there's no way Ctrl+Alt+Del (comedy) doesn't belong if the comedy list is still in the process of expanding to 100. Wasn't only Penny Arcade more popular among undisputed webcomics the last time Comixtalk did a "most read/popular webcomics" list (if even that)? If nothing else, for better or worse, if most video game comics owe their existence to PA, they owe their form to CAD, and I suspect the constant bickering over CAD's quality or lack thereof has done a lot to improve the quality of webcomics in general.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Morgan Wick — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:09:10 -0000

Bob and George (comedy, now finished) didn't create the sprite comic, but sure as hell did a lot to popularize it.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Ryan — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:45:32 -0000

Just to add to High Moon's accolades:

*In December of 2008, HIGH MOON was named one of "The Best Damned Comics In 2008" by The Daily Cross Hatch:
http://thedailycrosshatch.c...

*In January of 2009, the comic blogging site Robot 6 named HIGH MOON "One of Our Favorite Comics of 2008":http://robot6.comicbookreso...

*In February of 2009, the online news site webcomicgeek named HIGH MOON the best webcomic of 2008: http://webcomicgeek.com/200....

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Tangle Mike — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:16:34 -0000

DMFA (comedy), because of Unwilling and Abel at the Cubi Academy and All Hail Queen Mab.

You Say it First (comedy) because of The Troublesome Trouble of Ms. Taylor and
The Troublesome Trouble of Kimberly Taylor-Adams.

Namir Deiter (drama) Reverse Revolution, Der Kommissar and One Very Long Night.

Bruno the Bandit (comedy) because of The Syndicate and 1001

and Lackadaisy (drama) because you're holding not holding it right.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Tangle Mike — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:13:47 -0000

DMFA (comedy), because of Unwilling and

Abel at the Cubi Academy and All Hail Queen Mab.

You Say it First (comedy) because of The Troublesome Trouble of Ms. Taylor and
The Troublesome Trouble of Kimberly Taylor-Adams.

Namir Deiter (drama) Reverse Revolution, Der Kommissar

and One Very Long Night.

Bruno the Bandit (comedy) because of The Syndicate and 1001

and Lackadaisy (drama) because you're holding not holding it right.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Jennifer Brazas — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:25:28 -0000

I'd like to first off nominate Flipside by Brion Foulke (www.flipsidecomics.com) for the Drama category because, in addition to having some 1000 pages of comics and 3 self-published graphic novels, Brion's story is one of the best examples of American made manga on the internet. His art is incredibly detailed and expressive, and his pages are incredibly cinematic and beautiful. His story is really amazing and thought-provoking as well, causing us the reader to question our own beliefs on sexuality and morality.

And since the president has been set, I'd also like to nominate my own comic Mystic Revolution (www.mysticrev.com), at the very least for consideration. I guess it'd be drama, and my achievements/accomplishments are that I've got some 500 pages of manga online, self-published two books, and my art's gotten really awesome since I first started (and seriously, if you look at today's page compared with page 1 (especially since I'm doing a short remixed thing of the first couple pages right now) you'll see that there's a HUGE difference, and that in itself is a pretty awesome accomplishment). So yeah, just thought I'd throw my hat in there ^^;

But yes, definitely nominate Brion's comic, it's really incredible and more than worthy of being near the top of the drama list.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Scott Bieser — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:12:38 -0000

[url=http://www.bigheadpress.com...]ROSWELL, TEXAS[/url] by L. Neil Smith, Rex F. May, Scott Bieser, Jen Zach; drama
Time: 1947; place: an alternate Texas that had never joined the United States. Story: Texican President John Lindbergh sends a team of Texas Rangers to investigate a reported flying saucer crash near the far-western Texas town of Roswell. Familiar historical figures pop up in unexpected roles. Serialized in 2006-2007, collected trade published in 2008.

[url=http://www.bigheadpress.com...]LA MUSE[/url] by Adi Tantimedh and Hugo Petrus; drama
Beautiful young left-wing activist is revealed to have god-like powers, because world-famous and decides to save humanity from itself. Her apparently-normal sister isn't so sure about this. Endorsed by Alan Moore.
Serialized in 2007-2008, collected trade published in late 2008.

[url=http://www.bigheadpress.com...]ODYSSEUS THE REBEL[/url] by Steven Grant and Scott Bieser; drama
A "re-think" of the Odyssey in which Odysseus stands up for reason and human self-determination against the gods.
Serialized in 2008-2009.

[url=http://www.bigheadpress.com...]ESCAPE FROM TERRA[/url] by Sandy Sandfort and Scott Bieser, art by LEE OAKS!
Anarchist "cowboys" in the Asteroid Belt contend with a grasping United World government from Earth.
Continuing series launched in Septermber 2008.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Rachel Keslensky - Last Res0rt — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:59:29 -0000

Last Resort (by Rachel Keslensky)
http://www.lastres0rt.com
Somewhere in the Drama Category
I've heard several people heaping praise on me for the writing and coloring, and it was featured in one newspaper (as the cover story, no less!), so it's worth the look. :)

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Morgan Wick — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:37:13 -0000

I don't think the list is ranked yet.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

El Santo — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:44:29 -0000

Sequential Art is on the Drama list too, and I figured that to be more on the comedy side of the equation.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Tony — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:38:12 -0000

Calamities of Nature listed as one of the best DRAMA webcomics?! Is this a sign that the apocalypse is coming?

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

chucklyfun — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:11:19 -0000

I'm missing:
The Abominable Charles Christopher by Karl Kerschl (Both Drama and comedy? The great part is the mix.) - http://www.abominable.cc/
The Princess Planet by Brian McLachlan (Comedy) - http://theprincessplanet.com/
College Roomies From Hell by Maritza Campos (Comedy) - www.crfh.net
Rice Boy by Evan Dahm (Drama) - http://www.rice-boy.com/

I'm sure I'm missing a few other worthy comics.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

TimTylor — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:40:15 -0000

I think Erfworld fits better under drama. There's comedy in it, of course - the outrageous pop references the gameworld's composed of - but in general it's a pretty straight dark story of people caught up in a war.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

neil kleid — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:09:32 -0000

Some interviews:
http://webcomicoverlook.wor...
http://io9.com/389345/neil-...
http://forum.newsarama.com/...

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Rebecca Connor — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:46:35 -0000

Oh,a few things:

SinFest is by Tatsuya Ishida
Penny Arcade is by Tycho and Gabe, the alter egos of creators Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins
Something Positive is by r*k*milholland

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Terrence Marks — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:32:22 -0000

Yes, I came here just to see if my comic was nominated, but since I'm here I second the Newshounds nomination (http://www.newshounds.com/). Newshounds is comedy, but Newshounds mark II is drama, so I'm not sure which it fits in.

Also, I'd like to nominate:
The Class Menagerie - http://www.theclassm.com/ - drama
Absurd Notions - http://www.absurdnotions.org/ - comedy

If I could properly justify them, I'd be reviewing comics instead of writing them. Absurd Notions was an intellectual comic before intellectual comics were popular. The Class Menagerie and Newshounds influenced my writing, which is all I think a person can say about something.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

neil kleid — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:16:35 -0000

Er... it hasnt won any awards, but is written by a Xeric Award winner, has been featured on Newsarama, in the Daily Oklahoman and came in second in it's month at Zudacomics.com. I'm not sure we've been around long enough to garner "critical acclaim" but then neither have a number of the comics on this list, so I figured "why not?"

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Rebecca Connor — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:40:36 -0000

I would agree that High Moon should be a little higher. Though, it being in the Top 50 is pretty good. I found out about it by visiting the 'Thrilling Detective Website' which had a great write up about it.

And doing a quick google search turns up reviews like these:
http://weeklycomicbookrevie...
http://webcomicoverlook.wor...
http://www.schwapponline.co...

Plus, High Moon, Bayou, and Night Owls are in production for the Cartoon Network, which I think is pretty sweet:
http://www.mania.com/zuda-s...

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Also, In His Likeness, by James Hatton is almost certainly a comedy.

Dear Pirate by Darren J. Gendron is also a comedy.

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Freak Angels by Warren Ellis is exceptional, but does it have historial significance? I'm not sure. It's a pretty solid steampunk webcomic though. I don't think it deserves to be #7. Certainly in the Top 50 in terms of craft, but it wouldn't crack my Top 10.

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DEMONOLOGY101 by Faith Erin Hicks ran here for 5 years: http://faith.rydia.net/
That's a pretty long-term and healthy run. And, in my opinion, should along place it in the Top 10 for Dramas.

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Astounding Space Thrills by Steve Conley should also be in the Top 10, which was syndicated for years on ComicCon certainly deserves a mention. The strip began as far back as 1996. Steve later wnet on to run and manage the site ComicCon.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

NC — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:33:36 -0000

I'm surprised that Platinum Grit is not on here, it deserves to be at the top. Platinum Grit an amazing webcomic, drawn exceptionally well, with complex stories and perfect formatting for internet viewing. Plus, there is a reason why Image/Shadowline is putting out a trade print of the first set of issues! Also the webcomic is a multiple-time winner of the Ledger Award (award for Australian comics).

category: comedy
url: www.platinumgrit.com
wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...
authors: Trudy Cooper, Danny Murphy and Doug Bayne

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

james — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:20:27 -0000

I would probably throw White Ninja into the comedy pile. It's basically a pretty ridiculous 3-6 panel comic detailing the absurd adventures of a white ninja. It misses it's mark at times, but when it's on the sheer randomness is top notch hilarity.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Laura Kim — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:12:51 -0000

>> How about Imaginary Boys, Black Cherry Bombshells, We The Robots and Jesus and Mo? >>

I don't mean to seem rude, and obviously - this isn't my list - but the rules are you have to:

- list the comic
- list the creators
- list the url
- list the category
- list why it should be listed (aside from the fact 'it's awesome')

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

TimTylor — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:06:01 -0000

The Billy Dogma story "Fear My Dear" is there.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Ang — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:30:38 -0000

How about Imaginary Boys, Black Cherry Bombshells, We The Robots and Jesus and Mo?

It's criminal that Billy Dogma isn't on here.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Zephirius Jixx — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:19:31 -0000

Sam and Fuzzy by Sam Logan definitely needs to be on there, it was nominated three years in a row for outstanding black and white comic, and it's first year nominated for two other categories as well.

Moving Pictures by Stuart and Kathryn Immonen at http://www.immonen.ca/comics/ , Is quite a good dramatic web comic, It truly uses comics as an art form with a very theatrical mood, partially due to the striking use of lighting, and black and white use.

Re: DRAFT List of 100 Greatest Webcomics: Comedy and Drama

Laura Kim — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:12:51 -0000

Action, Ohio is fine. But, has it won any awards? What sort of critical acclaim has it garneredIs it really one of the *greatest* webcomics, or it is merely good? More of an explaination would be great.