Letting yourself get lost in a good story is always a
great way to relax, but sometimes there just isn’t time to get through a long
book or even to go watch the latest blockbuster. The solution? Webcomics.
They’re prettier to look at than any page in a book
(unless of course it’s a graphic novel
or something with lots of illustrations), some of them update daily and
the character are so interesting, why
would you want to hang out with real people when you have them?
Here’s a list of the top 5 Webcomics I’ve fallen in
love with over the years:
5. Monster Soup
This comic tells the tale of five monsters sent to a
remote castle as punishment for the crimes they’ve committed. A zombie, a
witch, a ghost, a vampire and a werewolf all have no choice but to spend some
time in each other’s company, learning a lot about each other, themselves, and
at the same time uncovering some of the secrets their new home holds.
The creator of the comic is self-taught artist, Julie
Devin, who updates the comic whenever she can. The readers don’t mind this up in
the air scheduling though, because each page is just too beautifully
illustrated for us to care.
It’s dark and a little graphic at times, but it’s a
compelling story and something you can get lost in.
4.
Questionable Content
Questionable content is, according to its creator
Jeph Jacques, a comic about romance, indie rock, little robots, and the
problems people have.
The comic updates daily from Monday to Friday and
follows the lives of several characters, including Marten Reed, who was
introduced back in 2003 when the comic first began and is the closest thing to
a protagonist the comic has.
It may take a while to get through everything if you
want to start reading it from the start, but it will be a fun trip and even
more fun to see how Jeph’s art style has improved over the years.
3. Girls With Slingshots
Girls With Slingshots follows its two main
characters, Hazel and Jamie, through all their crazy misadventures and the
struggles they face in their adult life. The comic also dives into the lives of
Hazel and Jamie’s close friends and their own experiences.
Artist and creator, Danielle Corsetto, debuted the
comic in 2004. It started out as a black-and-white comic, but eventually grew
into the colourful quirkiness the readers know and love today.
This comic features quite a few adult themes, but isn’t
graphic in any way. The characters are not only likeable, but also really
relatable at the best of times.
2. Nimona
We start off in the lair of the evil Lord Ballister
Blackheart, a man with a head full of not-so-evil schemes. Enter Nimona, the
second main character and also the comics namesake. Calamity, heartache and
hilarity ensue.
Noelle Stevenson is the creator of this delightful
piece of art that updates every Tuesday and Thursday. Noelle, also known as
Gingerhaze, also happens to be the illustrator of one of my favourite books, Fangirl.
This is a story that needs to be read from the
beginning to understand what’s going on, so chronological order is the best way
to go. If you’re in the mood for great characters, fantasy and sci-fi all mixed
together, Nimona might be the comic for you.
1.
Scandinavia and the World
Scandinavia and the World follow Sweden, Denmark and
Norway, personified as their most common stereotypes, as they interact with (or
more often than not, offend) other countries.
The creator of this comic works under an alias, known
as ‘Humon’. The comic was first seen back in 2009 and has branched out
considerably over the years to include many other countries. It is now also
being turned into an animated series.
What makes this comic a fantastic read, is the fact
that it is often inspired by current events that are illustrated satirically.
It also delves back into the history of these countries, telling the story of conflicts
or relationships between countries by making it ridiculously funny.
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