One last time, one last list. This one is a little harder than most because this time I want to think about it, which 10 comics do I want to be around for as long as possible? Which 10 would be the ones I would read if stranded on a deserted island? Which 10 out of all of those I covered in the last two weeks should be here? You get 3 freebies, the rest. . .
1. Sluggy Freelance - First freebie. Yes, I do still expect to end, but not for another year or two at least. Too much ground to cover to finish it properly. But when it does, promises to keep. . .
2. Schlock Mercenary - Second freebie. While there are a few better sci fi comics, most of them don't update as frequently and are as expensive as Schlock. And it'll likely be around for a long, long time.
3. Gunnerkrigg Court - Last freebie. There is a LOT to love about this comic, so much I would recommend it to, well, everyone. You have read it by now, RIGHT?
4. Stand Still, Stay Silent - This comic is wonderful. Easily one of the best right here and worth all the attention that it can be given.
5. Between Failures - Likely one of the most grounded comics I read and one that manages to keep me hooked on the next thing.
6. Namesake - The twist on fairy tales, how it incorporates more modern fiction into the mix, and of course the characters that run around make this one of my favorites.
7. Sunstone - Started life as bondage pinups, turned into a love story. I'm a sucker for nice art and happy endings (either kind I suppose), and this one is definetly that. With the second book, Mercy, slowly coming out, I'll be reading this for a while.
8. Ava's Demon - My most recent find and spectacular looking too boot. If it manages some regular updates, it'll likely be one to have for the long haul.
9. Our Time in Eden - I don't talk much about this comic since it updates very slowly, but damn is it good, and dark, and depressing.
10. UnCONventional - I know nothing of running conventions, but you don't need to to enjoy this comic and I do. And some of the best stick figure art there is, which is just as weird writing it as you reading it.
And that's it. No honorable mentions this year because I kind of did that already.
Next time, promises to keep. Until then kiddies.
1. Sluggy Freelance - First freebie. Yes, I do still expect to end, but not for another year or two at least. Too much ground to cover to finish it properly. But when it does, promises to keep. . .
2. Schlock Mercenary - Second freebie. While there are a few better sci fi comics, most of them don't update as frequently and are as expensive as Schlock. And it'll likely be around for a long, long time.
3. Gunnerkrigg Court - Last freebie. There is a LOT to love about this comic, so much I would recommend it to, well, everyone. You have read it by now, RIGHT?
4. Stand Still, Stay Silent - This comic is wonderful. Easily one of the best right here and worth all the attention that it can be given.
5. Between Failures - Likely one of the most grounded comics I read and one that manages to keep me hooked on the next thing.
6. Namesake - The twist on fairy tales, how it incorporates more modern fiction into the mix, and of course the characters that run around make this one of my favorites.
7. Sunstone - Started life as bondage pinups, turned into a love story. I'm a sucker for nice art and happy endings (either kind I suppose), and this one is definetly that. With the second book, Mercy, slowly coming out, I'll be reading this for a while.
8. Ava's Demon - My most recent find and spectacular looking too boot. If it manages some regular updates, it'll likely be one to have for the long haul.
9. Our Time in Eden - I don't talk much about this comic since it updates very slowly, but damn is it good, and dark, and depressing.
10. UnCONventional - I know nothing of running conventions, but you don't need to to enjoy this comic and I do. And some of the best stick figure art there is, which is just as weird writing it as you reading it.
And that's it. No honorable mentions this year because I kind of did that already.
Next time, promises to keep. Until then kiddies.
