And though I had slain a thousand foes less one,
The thousandth knife found my liver;
The thousandth enemy said to me,
'Now you shall die,
Now none shall know.'
And the fool, looking down, believed this,
Not seeing, above his shoulders, the naked stars,
Each one remembering.
--John M. Ford, The Final Reflection

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"The only thing I was fit for was to be a writer, and this rested solely on my suspicion that I would never be fit for real work, and that writing didn't require any." - Russel Baker

Thursday, September 03, 2009

Webcomics

I like webcomics. I find it comforting to be able to check on them and read updates and just have something to occupy my mind for a bit, entertain me. Here are a few favorites. Note that, for the purposes of universal enjoyment, I have decided to remove any webcomic that may require knowledge of a specific niche or field to enjoy. This includes +EV and Order of the Stick.

Marry Me: a short, very touching story about a pop star and a guy (conveniently named Guy) who has one of those cliche "Marry Me" signs during her concert. They get married, and that, ladies and gents, is when one of the sweetest love stories in comic format begins.

Contemplating Reiko: perhaps one of the best webcomics that delves into very, very dark humor. If you're not turned off by things some might find offensive, such as torture and casual killing, then you're likely to find this rather enjoyable.

Out There: there's not a whole lot to be said about this one. It is a good comic about normal people. Or a normal comic about good people. It touches on ordinary people and their lives, with their ordinary problems and concerns, and that makes for very compelling material. Either way, it is perhaps one of the most compelling reads on the Internet, webcomic or not.

Queen of Wands: this webcomic is already complete, and it is also an excellent read. Insights into things everyone thinks about at one point or another, and a very compelling, very lovable cast. Don't let the name fool you; there's nothing in this that's occult but the name. An excellent, very well-written work.

Nana's Everyday Life: if this comic fails to make you feel sad or cry, then you have no heart, no soul, and no humanity.

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