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July 29th-August 4th, 2020 Reader Favorites Archive
The archive for the Reader Favorites chat that occurred from July 29th, 2020 to August 4th, 2020. The chat focused on the following question:
Recommendation free-for-all! Name every webcomic you think people should be checking out!
boogeymadam
Joe is Dead - https://tapas.io/series/JoeIsDead
When a pirate is found dead with a mysterious will, crewmember Cricket is sent away to do as his will asks
Heirs of the Veil - http://heirsoftheveil.fervorcraft.de/
An Urban Fantasy about a witch who is aided by the Magical Guardian (known as The Strayer) of the area in search of her missing mother
Xii: of Magic & Muses - https://xiicomic.com/
When Willow wakes from a mysterious dream with a magical amulet that can infect other girls with Magical Girl abilities, she begins to question their bizarre all girl's school
The Guide to a Healthy Relationship - http://tgtahr.spiderforest.com/
Upon discovering his now ex-childhood friend isn't dead, an emotionally immature alcoholic tries to make amends for ruining their friendship.
Wychwood - http://wychwood.sevensmith.net/
Tiara's alien ability to conjure fire is tested in a world set twenty years after the world was invaded and then rescued from a terrifying alien force.
O' Sarilho - https://sarilho.net/en/
A Scifi comic about future roman soldiers who travel into enemy territory to find a satellite... that isn't a satellite :')
An Action-Scifi about two space-facing bounty hunters with an unstable dynamic chasing a dangerous bounty known as "The Ghost"
Cunning Fire - https://www.cunningfire.com/
Young Witch Akiva Stein is recruited by a coven of Chicago witches to travel into the afterworld and create the Elixir of Life
Keyspace: A Winged Tale - https://tapas.io/series/KEYSPACE-A-Winged-Tale
A wingless girl and her feathered friends journey into an underground laboratory to look for her scientist mother.
The Sea In You - https://tapas.io/series/theseainyou `While trying to clean up the beach, Corinth meets a mermaid. In fact, she's nearly drowned by one.
Erin Ptah (BICP | Leif & Thorn)
Every webcomic I recommend would be over 100 of them, so I'm not posting all those separate links! But here's my recs page with completed comics, with some genre info and a little blurb for each: https://www.bicatperson.com/links/references/finished-comics/
And here's my ComicRocket reading list - a few of them are to-read bookmarks, but for the rest I'm deep into the archives and always ready for more: https://www.comic-rocket.com/users/SailorPtah/
Follow Erin Ptah and others on Comic Rocket to see what comics they're sharing with you!
Miranda (Into the Swell)
Ok. I didn't know Comic Rocket was a thing but that is hella handy!!
Erin Ptah (BICP | Leif & Thorn)
It is SO handy! If you want to follow lots of comics it is absolutely lifesaving.
Miranda (Into the Swell)
Ya. I'm now setting up a reading list for me haha
RebelVampire
Centralia 2050 - https://centralia2050.com/ About: The story follows Midori, who has no memories, Grey, the unwitting dude who winds up babysitting, and some scary conspiracies they find along the way. Why: It's a fantastically drawn sci-fi with some interesting themes about discrimination and plenty of mystery. Radio Silence - http://www.radiosilencecomic.com/ About: The story follows a band as they basically live life and deal with success, family, and the band life. Why: Lots of great and relatable characters and has a great mix of both comedy and drama in a very pleasing slice of life way. Voidchild - https://tapas.io/series/Voidchild/info About: Voidchild is the story of Mary who possesses supernatural powers and consequently becomes involved in supernatural happenings going. Why: The action is really nice, the supernatural aspects interesting, and if you like seeing people develop their skills over the course of the comic, this is a great example. Alethia - https://alethia.kstipetic.com/index.html About: Alethia is a sci-fi comic about robots where each city is plagued by its own dilemma that's up for one robot to try and solve. Why: I consider this very literally to be the best sci-fi webcomic available. It is exactly what the genre is supposed to be, beautifully drawn, and I could write you a 10 page essay about every reason you should read Alethia. Super Galaxy Deluxe Knights R - http://sgkdr.webcomic.ws/ About: This is a story about Mizuki who doesn't believe in the rules and fixes problems with good strategy and crazy magic. Why: One of the best comedy webcomics in my opinion. Great timing, great payoff, and creative fights. Also Sword Warrior. The Pale - https://tapas.io/series/The-Pale About: This is a story about a small town and what happens when murders start happening. Why: Another beautifully drawn comic, and really one of the few that fills the small town murder mystery niche few comics go for.
RebelVampire
Apricot Cookie(s)! - https://apricotcookies.net/ About: The comic is a comedy about Apricot who lives in a world where basically all school kids are magical girls and she is the only one who can't transform. Why: One of the best parody comics out there. Very smart writing, and lots to laugh and enjoy. The Carpet Merchant of Konstantiiniyya - https://reimenayee.com/the-carpet-merchant-of-konstantiniyya/ About: The story follows a humble carpet merchant who has an unfortunate encounter with a vampire. Why: This offers a double whammy with beautiful, detailed art and fantastic story-telling that pulls at the heart strings. Maiden of the Machine - https://maidenmachine.com/ About: A romance story set in a steampunk world where class divides and societal expectations are a problem. Why: Very nicely paced romance with interesting characters and an interesting world. Sombulus - http://www.sombulus.com/ About: An adventure fantasy comic about a trio of misfits who go to different places, cause havoc, but also somehow kind of fix things. Why: One of those comics where it's really about the journey and having a fun time experiencing that journey. Plus, the world and set up is interesting with just enough bait for theorists. Chirault - http://chirault.sevensmith.net/ About: A fantasy comic about Kiran, a demon hunter, and Teeko, the victim of a spell gone wrong, and how they whoops into a magical adventure that risks the entire world. Why: Chirault is beautiful with great and memorable characters, well-designed world, and just everything you could want from fantasy. Rainy Day Dreams - http://rainydaydreams.mariahcurrey.com/ About: A comic about a world of monsters where Tristin the oopsed into the world human, Mara the magic mature one, and Michael the regular ol' vampire becomes friends and navigate life. Why: A lot to offer in both fantasy and comedy, so overall just a really enjoyable, light-hearted read.
Ring Spell - https://ring-spell.com/ About: A fantasy, slice of life about witches, wizards, and something about rings. Why: Super crisp and beautiful art combined with plenty of mysteries to keep the brain thinking.
Many more I could add, but I will stop there with my walls.
mathtans
It occurs to me that I mentioned a bunch in the CTP talk but never tossed them in here. Some of them already are mentioned above, so for the others...
https://tapas.io/series/champs (Lesbians, wrestling, an interesting mix)
https://tapas.io/series/The-Cat-The-Vine-and-The-Victory/info (Real interesting world built here, engaging plot and characters, long runner.)
https://nattosoup.com/ (7" Kara, for anyone fond of watercolours and the idea that tiny people exist. Currently has a kickstarter going)
Enjoy, all the best, thanks for the memories. ^^
Comic Tea Party
And this wraps up our last #reader_favorites chat. We appreciate everyone for joining these chats and helping us explore tons of different kinds of comics. It’s been a blast not only learning about your personal tastes, but also finding out about new comics in general. Thanks for spreading the love! For this conversation, and all past #reader_favorites chats, you’ll be able to find them archived here: https://comicteaparty.com/readerfavorites
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Drawing Hands
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Synopses and Descriptions
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Self-Care Routines
May 17, 2020
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May 24, 2020
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May 31, 2020
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Formal Study
June 7, 2020
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Composition
June 14, 2020
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Exposition
June 21, 2020
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Comic Mirrors
June 28, 2020
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Developing an Art Style
July 5, 2020
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Mid-Story Changes
July 12, 2020
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Utilizing Vertical Scroll
July 19, 2020
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Textures, Patterns, and Tones
July 26, 2020
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Character Point-of-Views
August 2, 2020
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Market Saturation
August 9, 2020
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Shading
August 16, 2020
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