Before I begin, I would just like to apologize for my absence the last couple of update days: with the holidays coming up it's been a bit hectic! I hope you all understand, and thank you for you support! :D
So Bittersweet Candy Bowl is a pretty simple webcomic, and I think that's one of the reasons why it's so popular. It's actually one of the only webcomics I've seen that's all hand-drawn! The art is only corrected on Photoshop. This webcomic is certainly unique all on it's own! It also updates every weekday!
About: So I think the only webcomic I could compare this to is Lackadaisy. And the only thing they have in common is that they use animals as stand-ins for human! Bittersweet Candy Bowl is about the daily lives of dogs and cats in high school. Now as soon as you hear the subject "high school" a cringe might be felt! The obvious criteria for any high school theme is normally drama. And Bittersweet Candy Bowl is an oil mine of drama; it's plot revolves around many characters (Mike, Lucy, and Paulo may be the big three as of currently) that go through the many dramatic challenges the high school offers. Most of it, so far, seems to be more of the romance genre but there are also the pains of growing up on the side. Now this series is still ongoing so there is no telling how it will end up, however it does have a very interesting storyline so far.
Review:
Pros: This comic seems to revolve around one pretty cat, Lucy, and all the drama that follows in her wake. Now there are other plots in the storyline, seeing as there are about twenty three plus characters that make up the cast of this comic, but I find Lucy's to be the biggest craze. Her character actually made me feel a bit of a connection. I very rarely get that with characters, but I found that she was so unique as an individual that I understood her easily. Perhaps this is due to a likeliness in personalities, but with the way the comic is illustrated and written, I don't see how it would be hard for anyone else to understand her. The other thing I found surprising in this web comic was that the subject was high school drama and I was actually interested in reading it. I came across Bittersweet Candy Bowl in an advertisement on the side of a web page for another web comic. The art was, dare I say it, adorable and I felt that this web comic was worth a read. But as I stated before, there's that little cringe you get when you see something themed "high school" so I was a little apprehensive about even continuing on this strange journey. You're looking at a girl who couldn't even watch Glee without thinking it was way too over the top on what high school life is really like. Despite having cats and dogs as stand-ins, this comic is representing what it's like to be in high school. And I have to say that while some of it was over the top, to an extent, it did touch on some actual teenage issues: examples would include, teenage pregnancy, drinking, sex, and who could forget love/suicide? It's the horrifying growing pains that we all go through at some point or another. And I felt that the authors really did a good job of grasping some different perspectives on said subjects. I found myself actually wondering what was going to happen next. Then, of course, we have some of the external positives outside of just the storyline. The art is one thing I found to be very interesting. It has that Scott Pilgrim style that I'm personally attracted to; maybe the rest of you see it? Now while it may be a bit of a more simplistic and soft style, what I really admire is that it's all hand-drawn. As I talked about in my little introduction, the small team of authors and artists really only use photoshop to color correct and to correct mistakes. Unlike previous web comics I've reviewed before, there isn't any computerized art whatsoever! Taking that into consideration, they also update every weekday! Even I struggle with updating on specific days in the week, the fact that this team can do it almost everyday is something to really look at with admiration.
Cons: Now one of the biggest flaws I find with this web comic is simply that it's about high school. As I said before, it did do somethings I felt were a little too over the top when trying to depict high school life. Now of course there needs to be some drama when you're doing something entertaining, such as a comic, book, or even show, but sometimes it goes a little too far. Of course this comic isn't supposed to be completely realistic, I'm pretty sure the cats and dogs already suggest that, but as I talked about previously in the Pros section, this comic is themed high school and therefore is representing what high school life is supposed to be like. I found myself on the edge of my seat sometimes but at other times I just felt very annoyed by certain situations. And I find that if you have a theme like high school for a web comic, you might have a tough time finding viewers who want to stick with the comic. Web comics are all about loyal viewers, without them there's nothing left to be considered an audience. I don't feel that this web comic will ever really have an issue with that, seeing as they've done fairly well on their own, and also considering that they've predicted the comic will end sometime in the upcoming year of 2014, but for future references or for simple advice for anyone else who's trying to start a web comic of their own, it can become a dilemma. The other thing is that with so many plots and points of view going on at the same time, it's very easy for a reader to get confused or understand exactly what's going on. As of currently, despite their very fast updates, I feel as that with the number of pages they've set between very dramatic climaxes and then their explanations is too far apart. So for a few weeks, or even a month or two, readers can be lost. It kind of feels like the characters move a little too fast and there isn't enough of a clean rise and fall when it comes to action and reaction. Now this site is interactive with their viewers via Tumblr. Fans can go onto their Tumblr and ask questions about the comic or even ask questions to specific characters. I went ahead and tried it out in order to, hopefully, clean up my confusion. But what I found was a little upsetting. Now of course the authors can't get to all questions, but I'm sure I wasn't the first to ask this specific question on what was going on at the time in the comic (I won't tell since I don't want to ruin it). However, they seem to spend time answering more trivial questions rather than questions that can help their views to an extent. Of course Tumblr questions are supposed to be fun, but at the same time I feel that there should have been some sort of recognition about the confusion. Of course I wouldn't want them to give away a great ending but I felt the writing was just a little too confusing and since this web comic is also in print, it's probably important to help out your readers a little. I think it mostly has to do with the timing. All of those issues could have been fixed if the actions and emotions blended a bit better together.
Worth the Read: I feel this web comic will appeal to a more younger crowd, especially to those who seek out a dramatic tale and also one they might even be able to relate to. However, I also feel that this story can aggravate or make other crowds feel a bit uncomfortable. While I admire this web comic for it's unique style, I also feel that it needs to start helping the storyline's scenes fall more into place. It's a bit too scrambled for my taste. So how should I put this? I defiantly would say it's worth looking into. However, I feel this is going to be one of those comics that will only appeal to certain people and certain groups. As I said, it gives a good range of emotions but it also seems to place them in odd sections. So is it worth the read? I'm going to have to say that will be up to you, the readers. I feel it is worth looking into, but I really do feel it's up to personal preference.
Nuclear
Bittersweet Candy Bowl: http://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/
All rights to the photos go to their original artists and might I add they do a fantastic job! I do not own ANY of the photos!
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Slightly Damned is probably one of my all time favorite web comics. Now it's not only due to it's comic but I think a lot of it has to do with how the author really communicates to her audience and really speaks to the audience. This is a great tip I think any web comic writer should know: having some sort of a relationship with your audience is the best way to keep viewers interested. Don't force it, it needs to be genuine. But overall I think this is something I see with certain writers and I find it to be one of the things that makes a comic special.
About: Now Slightly Damned's story line takes place when a Jakkai named Rhea dies. Death weighs her wrongs and rights and finds that her scale has tipped slightly out of her favor. However, she has not committed enough sins to really be sent to Hell, or so Death says. So he sends her to the Ring of the Slightly Damned. There, she meets a demon named Buwaro. He lives there with his favorite pet rock, Thadius, his older sister, Sakido, and older brother Iratu. The two spend their days wandering a ring of land that seems to go on forever, until one day... Now, sparing details and without ruining the story for you guys, Rhea and her companion find their journey taking a serious twist which includes meeting an angel and countless characters; some of them guardians of their lands! Issues such as angels vs. demons, good vs. evil, friendship, and yes, even romance come into play in this comic.
Review:
Pros: This webcomic, up until maybe a month or two ago, was actually ranked number two on Top Webcomics. What I really love about this webcomic is that it's got something I consider classic (angels vs. demons, friendship, ancient wars, etc...) while at the same time keeping an interesting plot. That's a very tough thing to do! Often writers have a hard time keeping a reader's attention because the reader has already read plots and story lines similar to the one that the author is feeding them. At first, I was worried that I would be taken on a route I'd been on before. However, the background stories and all the small things you thought wouldn't be very important to remember all of a sudden tie up together! Now, the art is a different story. I love how well the art progresses. It was a pro and a con with how the story began, however Chu, the artist and author, is very talented! I love her artwork. I actually thought Rhea was a Neo-Pet when I saw her, that's how good the art looked! But no, ladies and gentlemen... Rhea is not a Neo-Pet. She's just a badass. And like I said in the very beginning of this review, I love that Chu interacts with her readers through her comic. ALSO! Please not that Slightly Damned is actually part of a small forum group that is just amazing! Monster Hive is wonderful, if you ever look into them you really need to. The people you meet are genuine and nice, along with the bots. I think knowing there's a place for a reader to go makes this comic actually feel very homey. Maybe that's just me though, I am a bit off as it is.
Cons: Now the only issue I think I had with this webcomic was how it started off. But this is one thing I also greatly admire and appreciate about webcomics. The art in the beginning of the story was not much to write home about. It was clearly made on the computer, but it wasn't at the peak of where it is now; not by a long shot. I know there was one page, somewhere in the start of the story, that was definitely hand-drawn. When I saw the picture, I could tell how much talent the artist really had. It was just a matter of getting down the transition from paper to the computer. So if you do choose to read this webcomic, please keep that in mind with the first few sections. I don't find it to be a big deal, to be honest, because the story really did pick up anything the art might lag in. And I'm not completely sure, but I think Chu was going back through the older pages and redoing a few. I saw a couple double pages and one was significantly better then the other, however I'm not too sure if she plans to do this for all of those first couple of sections. I also found the start of the story to be a little too long. It just takes a while for the main characters to get to the real plot. Now this is an older comic, so I know a there are some people out there who feel it would be tedious to read through all of it's pages, but if you read comics normally this isn't one that moves slow. In fact I wish it would update a little bit faster. Of course, that may just be me being selfish because I really enjoy the comic! :D I find it wonderful to see where the artist started and where she is today.
Worth the Read: YES! No doubt in my mind! I really push for this one. Especially for those of you who are new to webcomics. It's a simple webcomic, there's no special effects or anything to it, but it's very special in terms with it's storyline. It has a really nice aura to it. Okay, maybe that's a little weird to say, but in all seriousness I find this to be a comic that really gets me fan-girling as well as thinking about the plot. It really did deserve to hold the title as number two on Top Webcomics, and I'm sad to report that it no longer is, however I really hope it eventually takes over again. It's definitely worth looking into. However, keep in mind it is fictional but is also containing the Heaven vs. Hell scenario, so if you don't prefer that than you may not want to read this. However, I think it's overall a truly classic webcomic. Keep it up Chu!
Nuclear <3
Slightly Damned: http://www.sdamned.com/
If you guys would like to find other webcomics, please check out: http://topwebcomics.com/
Hope you guys liked the review, hope to see you next Friday!
I own NONE of these pictures! All writes go to Chu, not me.
I've been waiting to give this web-comic a review simply because it hadn't really gotten started off when I first started reading it. But with the up-to-date number of pages (45 and still on-going) I think there would be no better time to do this!
About: As the title suggests, this comic is about Greek mythology. The Gods of Olympus have stopped interacting with mortals for far too long (three Olympian years) and now face the issue of too many deities populating the immortal realm. The other Gods already feel as though Zeus's reign wasn't really fair in the first place and threaten rebellion so Zeus decides that instead they'll all compete in a game, involving mortals, in order to see which God will now be the new ruler of Olympus. The tale revolves mainly around the god Hades and his assigned mortal Maxwell, but the story changes around with different characters. This comic is an action comic at most and does involve a new twist on Hades personality as well as keeping up with some original greek mythology tales.
Review:
Pros: The art for this web-comic is more than satisfactory! It's very detailed and has a bit of a manga style to it. What I'm most amazed about with this comic is that even with such an art style, the artist is still able to update as fast as they do. Along with that, they do have a lot of graphics that simulate it like a video game. I really don't like comparing the two, however if you really want to think about it this way it's a bit like Homestuck in terms of graphics in order to simulate a video game. However, I find these to be far better. It may be that the art design is better though. But this does also give the reader some control over how the story will go. For example, on certain pages you can pick which line you wish the character to say. And there are mini stories in between the major storyline. These mini stories are actual small tales from Greek mythology and they always pertain to the major storyline and give some background information. I like these because they give the reader a chance to understand some of the God's personalities or even some of their background without the reader having to go back and actually research into mythology. That and it just simply makes Greek mythology that much more interesting. Overall, I really like the storyline, especially since it shows the different side of the God of the underworld, Hades. It just has a different and new take. I don't find it uninteresting in the slightest.
Cons: Now my biggest issue with this web-comic is the layout. Now while it does update fairly fast, due to it's art style, I do find that it updates too slow for a reader to keep up with the storyline and fully understand what's going on. Especially when a reader leaves for a week of too so that they can read a hulk of pages all together, it gets a little difficult to find where they left off. This mainly pertains to the type of story that it is as well as how the website is laid out. It can't really be helped though, and I don't find it to be the fault of the group who makes this. It's simply because the story revolves around one character while having the stories of other characters brought into the picture. So because of that, I find that it can confuse readers. Greek mythology is also very confusing on it's own, and while this story hasn't really ran into many problems with it yet, I'll be interested to see how this effects it later on in the storyline. I put this comment in the Cons section simply because I find that it can cause multiple reasons for confusion. However, that will have to wait until later on in this series.
Worth the Read: I actually put this web-comic as one of my top favorites. Between the art design, the graphics, and the storyline I love it too much to really find a reason not to read it. I think the overall I like that it has such a random theme like Greek mythology and I think it brings such a modern twist to it so views can easily relate to it. Along with this, the main author of this story, Oskar, stated that this comic was written about how people learn to get along with one another. And while this may be me just being a cheese ball, I think it's really sweet when a comic has a nice undertone like that to it. I think viewers will really like this web-comic once it takes off a little more. It has so much potential and the fact that it also works with Hiveworks (a very popular place to find great web-comics) gives it an upper-hand in the web-comic world. Check it out and see how much you like it! Hope to see more of it soon! :D
Nuclear
Olympus Overdrive: http://www.olympusoverdrive.com/index.php
All rights belong to Oskar and his gang :) Including all photos!
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Okay so this web comic is clearly awesome but as always you have to read through this entire review just to get a feel for what's going on! :D So let's get started! :3
About: So this is going to be a little difficult to explain, but here goes nothing! Lackadaisy is basically about the prohibition times in the U.S. however, the story is told through cats who play the role of humans. Following me so far? Too bad! The storyline is following that of one small "cafe" which is really selling illegal alcohol. This little swinger's joint is none other than the infamous Lackadaisy! However, it's recent owner has past, leaving the place's upkeep to his early widowed wife, Ms. Mitzi May. Basically the story will continue to follow a list of characters who are tied to the Lackadaisy in some way; main characters include: Rocky Rickaby, Viktor Vasko, Ivy Pepper, Calvin "Freckle" McMurray, Wick Sable, and many, many more! The troubling times of outlawed alcohol and big business leave Lackadaisy in a dangerous position, but hey it never gets boring in this comic!
Review:
Pros: This comic has such a very unique storyline that I really only could see a small portion of people being unable to read it. Along with that thought, there really isn't a reason that someone couldn't read this comic. The author, Tracy Jennifer Butler, wrote the comic in such a classy way that I would rate it PG. Honestly, I haven't seen any real inappropriate scenes nor language that may upset younger readers or their parents. But, that fact still remains that it is about selling alcohol. That part will have to be up to you, the readers, on how you feel about it, but this comic really does have a lot to do with something historical that happened in the United States during the 1920's-30's. That being my next point; unlike most comics (which are namely action, yet fantasy) this comic really does bring up a lot of historical factors that contribute to a storyline that could be considered true for most places trying to sell alcohol during this time period. Despite cat's being the stand-ins for humans, Butler doesn't really bring anything too fictional in. In fact, at the bottom of certain pages, you can see descriptions that actually explain certain facts about the time period and how they tie into what the characters are talking about. It's like a mini history lesson that's actually not boring in any sense! (If you wanna think of it kind of like Hetalia in that history sense, it might describe it a little bit better). I find that aspect of the comic to be really refreshing. Original ideas are always welcome into my reviews, but I find that most authors spend so much time focusing on creating something so fictional that it'll be completely their's, that they miss opportunities to take something real and turn it into their own. I, personally, would have never thought of writing a comic about a historical even and changing one small thing like the humans being cats. It's a simple thing, but we think to hard and overlook the easy stuff (why do we do that?). Next thing on the list is the art for this comic and I LOVE IT! The art is very detailed to a point where I forget the cats are cats (that sounds weird, I know, just role with it). I also adore how the comic has a faded brown color to it which makes it look very appropriate for the time! Butler has also done other professional work in other artistic areas which really does boost the amount of experience you feel in the artwork while reading. This site also has a very professional layout as well as it's own store and wiki which is very descriptive and informative so I highly recommend that if you read the comic and find that you like it, you should definitely check both out to see some of the behind the scenes work.
Cons: Now, as I did bring up in the Pros section, while this comic is very PG it is still about selling is about a historical happening, not everyone is really going to appreciate it. I find this to be an issue if a plot is not thick enough, to which Lackadaisy has still been setting up certain interesting subplots within the main plot, just not fast enough for certain viewers to keep interest long enough to really appreciate the comic. This brings me to another flaw which is that updates happen very rarely (unfortunately). I'm not sure if this is because of how detailed the art is and that it may just take a while, or that the author really doesn't have the time to work on it as frequently as other artists do for their own comics, but the fact still remains that new pages don't happen as often as I'm sure most Lackadaisy fans would hope for. Other than that, I don't think that there was much else to really worry about for Butler.
alcohol when it was illegal. While I find nothing wrong with the subject (seeing as this really did happen at one point in time) others may find it very awkward and I guess I could understand that. However, I think the bigger issue would have to be that since it
Worth the Read: I feel that it is, but at the same time I am a history buff so it could be bias for me to say yes... However, I don't think that the comic is boring on any standard. There is quite a bit of action within the comic to keep it interesting and I've never seen it be a issue with other projects that turn history into something entertaining (like I said before, Hetalia is a good example of that in respect of history). I think shipping for this comic is wonderful too! I don't know if it was meant to be that way, but the way I see it I could make a huge list of shipping pairs! However, I think that those who really hate history on any level (entertaining or not) or maybe just hate cats, will not be amused and will easily loose interest. On my own biased part, however, I really wish the pages were more frequent so I can continue reading to see what happens! I really do hope you guys go check it out! :) Props to Tracy Butler!
Nuclear
Lackadaisy: http://www.lackadaisycats.com/
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I've been following this web comic for a while now and I really have to say that it's been something I haven't seen before. It really brings me back to The Chronicles of Narnia in a lot of ways! Hopefully if you're a fan of that, you'll be a fan of this!
About: Winters in Lavelle is about a brother and a sister who find themselves in a different world filled with very strange surroundings and creatures. Right off the bat, both find themselves stuck in a very odd situation between them and "deer-men"! This also leads to some unknown magical powers that they still have yet to really discover! Siblings Aiden and Kari have to start running right off the bat! They run into a bunch of awesome characters through a series of awesome trials and events! The epic grouping of characters include: Kari, Aiden, Ashton, Xan, Rio and so much more! Honestly it's very difficult to explain what's going on in this comic without giving too much away... So I'm gonna stop here! :P
Review:
Pros: This comic will really bring back memories of the Chronicles of Narnia, like I brought up before. Now I don't think the artist made it that way on purpose, and while some people would consider this to be a downfall to this comic I actually think it's something that pushes me to continue reading it. Not that you really need a push anyways, the storyline has enough differences to cover up that Narnia feel as it is and has enough mystery involved that leaves the reader craving for more. Now one of the things that anyone can really appreciate about this comic is that it starts off with a familiar feel that the reader can connect to. But, later on in the story, the plots thicken and a lot of side stories come to life. Really all in all the storyline and writing shows what (I hope to believe) the author was going for. Plus, shipping in this is pretty clear to see... (No spoilers, but GO KARI XX ASHTON (90_0)9 ). The artists name is Kasey Van Hise and she is not just any artist; she actually did graduate from a cartooning program from the School of Visual Arts. I think that her experience really does boost up the comic as a whole (this includes the site layout, site store, pretty much everything).
Cons: Ah... Now for the cons... Well, the art for this is pretty simple. To me I feel like it could be a pro if she was updating more often. I asked another person (much more of an artist than I am) to read it and they found it hard to keep interest due to the arts simplicity. I find that the art does well (as with most web comics) as the story progresses. I think any reader also has to keep in mind that this story does have a lot mythical creatures which adds much more difficulty on the art part. Also some people may find that in the beginning not much happens to keep interest and it really does look like a spin off of Narnia at first; so most people can find that a turn off really fast. Along with this, the author does not post as frequently as most comics I've read in the past. I check mostly once a month to find if there has been a new page posting, but normally there is only two. The author did mention that a recent tragedy had fallen on her family, so I really do ask that if you do catch up to current pages and are waiting for more, that you please be patient and for that reason. I know most people get antsy when there isn't a due date for pages, I can be one of them at times too, but in this case I don't hold it against them. :)
Worth the Read: Yes! I do find that this artist puts their heart into the comic and I don't mind the wait for updates. Honestly, I feel that there's enough storyline to really coverup any flaws and also keep me interested enough. I find that if you really like stories about mythology or magic (suck as the Spiderwick series, Arthur and the Invisibles, and, as I've said repeatedly, Chronicles of Narnia) then you'd be in for a treat with this. If you really don't like stories like that, then this comic really isn't for you. However, so far this story seems to really bring in a lot of action despite it's theme. If you're a fan of shipping, this is one you'd really enjoy as well. (Again, no spoilers, but... KARI AND ASHTON!!! "9(0_0)9" ). I have to be honest, I may have a slight bias for this comic because I really do enjoy stories like this. But there are other aspects of this comic that I do take into consideration for this review. It's kind of hard to really go into detail without recking the story thus far. My hopes is that you, the viewers, give it a try and see if you like it. As for those of you art critics, I really don't find there to be such a big issue with it seeing as the level of difficulty the task of mythology gives the artist is extremely high. So all in all, I'd say this is a comic worth reading!
Nuclear
Winters in Lavelle Comic: http://wintersinlavelle.com/
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So Homestuck has been around for quite some time now, but it's been getting more and more popular in my city. So that's why I'm doing a review on it today! Hope you guys enjoy!
About: Now, Homestuck is a very long-LONG-web comic and is a daily task to tend to all on it's own! So the story adds on as it goes, pretty much. But for the most part, this is a story that consists of four kids playing a game that will change time and space as we know it. At first, you think it's just a game that involves the fate of the Earth in the young hands of John, Rose, Dave, and Jane. Oh, but you are so far wrong. It's not even close! The problem with trying to explain this plot is that it'll give too much away and then it's practically pointless for you to read the web comic (which you should!). Now this comic also has a lot of behind the scenes story lines going on. Eternal battles, quests for power, ultimate power, and even alien trolls and zodiac symbols!!! Man, can Hussie (the author) blow your mind! In fact, I was discussing this in earlier chapters with a friend that his writing will really take you on some confusing roads that lead to a mind blowing end.
Review: Now this is one of the most popular web comics on the internet with over 10,000,000,000 people reading (with probably more than that!). This is a great thing, but at the same time I've seen some people drop out of reading it because they feel it's too common and has been blown out of proportion. However, I'm sure that's just what any writer or comic artist would want. I've been to a few conventions for things like Anime or comic, and I can tell you I've failed NOT to see a Homestuck cosplay. While I don't think it's a bad thing, I also think it loosing some members along the way. HOWEVER I think that this makes up with all the other followers; don't you think? Now, no matter how much of a hard-core Homestuck fan you are, you have to admit that the beginning art was not the most detailed. Of course, this is a comic that actually makes you interact and is updated more frequently than any other comic I've ever seen on the internet. So I feel that with all that plus a great storyline, the art isn't much to complain about. Plus, Hussie gets that much better later on with much more detail involved in the art. I always see this to be a pattern with web comics; sometimes the art has something funny about it, but the storyline is ADDICTING (which is the case with Homestuck, I believe) and other times the art is so beautiful it makes angels weep, however the storyline is only average compared to other great writings out there. I don't complain though, I think Homestuck is amazing. If you've ever seen the review done by MasterYorgi on Youtube titled "Dont Read A Web Comic Called Homestuck" I promise it sums it up so much (and is rather hilarious). I'll put a link at the bottom of the blog; I promise you will not be disappointed with his thoughts. Also, this web comic is rather long! If you've ever visited MSPaintAdventures and simply scrolled through the pages, you'd realize that you would have to give up all you weekends and free time just to catch up (I'm almost there!!!). Some have claimed Homestuck to be the Ulysses of Web Comics, and I can see why. It's still ongoing and pages seem to be uploaded every other day! I take this to be a good thing though, because it does mean that you have something to do and that the comic will keep you entertained. And with a writer like Hussie, being so long does not mean that the story repeats or gets boring. In fact, from my experience, it only gets better. One other thing that I love is that this comic is actually interactive! Some parts give you the chance to even PLAY as a character! It's pretty awesome!
Worth the Read: If you're a gamer and you become a dedicated reader, you will definitely like this comic. It's really well written, despite it's very small flaws. I love this comic and I hope that you guys will enjoy it too. WARNING: The comic is split up like a play (in acts) and the first act is mostly setting up stuff, so it is a tad bit boring. DO NOT SKIP THIS! It does come into play later in the story, and if you keep reading, you will see why. I know that the fandom has mainly revolved around trolls as well, but the link I am giving you is the correct one. I know when I started reading I was so confused if it was the right thing because I didn't see any gray people with colorful horns anywhere. Trust me, they get there eventually. If you can't read on the computer for long periods of time, this may not be for you. If you have Epilepsy, there is flashy light parts in some of the comic. I don't know how severe it is for people with the condition, but I have seen that some people did have seizures reading it. Not completely sure on that one, but it's just a warning label. So is this comic worth the read: overall, yes. But again, it's long so be prepared for the long haul! :)
- Nuclear
Homestuck the Comic: http://www.mspaintadventures.com/
MasterYorgi Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A53AHe7yORg
(Does contain cursing, and is not ment for younger viewers)
Hope you guys have enjoyed this review, and all pictures were found off of Google so they do not belong to me and I give credit to whoever made them or wherever they come from! :)
So I normally wouldn't do a movie review, and I know that this movie has been out for about two weeks now, but I really love Iron Man (favorite :3) so I'm gonna say my personal opinions on the movie.
Pros: So the movie really did show a more vulnerable side of Tony Stark (which was kind of cool) and the plot even had a different tone to it than the previous movies. Also, this movie had way more humor put in it. Of course the previous Iron Man movies had there hilarious moments, but this one had screams in it! I don't want to give away anything to anyone who hasn't seen the movie yet, but for those who have seen it, I love the scene with the little kid in it. And finally, the graphics were wonderful! I've always loved the Iron Man movie graphics especially when it comes to the suits and all of the holographic scenes in Tony's lab. Now, like I said before, this last Iron Man movie really did show a different side to Tony. It's already given away in the commercials, but Tony goes all PTSD on people's asses in this one. If anyone was wondering why, this is all because of Thor and Loki-
Those little assholes... No, really it's because the they all fell out of the sky and the black hole and all that Avengers shit. So Tony's having some kind of epiphany that "Holly crap, we're not the only ones in the universe thing..." and that's just fucked his shit up. So while Tony is still being the funny, sarcastic and sexy playboy we all know and love, he's still having a lot of freakouts and experiencing major anxiety. Even the plot was a little more serious because of him and Pepper and him realizing shit just got real.
Cons: Now one thing that really pissed me off was the Mandarin. In the books and even in the comics, the Mandarin is someone TOTALLY different!!! Now I can't really say anything without giving too much away (because I know a lot of people who haven't seen this movie yet), but what I will say (and hopefully those who have watched this movie know what I'm talking about) is that this new dude that plays the Mandarin is NOT the same as the original... AT ALL... Here, just to remind everybody what the real Mandarin looked like compared to the new dude...
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The plot was good, like I said in the Pros section, and it was cool and all, but it was not anything that ever really happened in the comics, nor in the childhood TV shows some of us grew up watching. So basically, this whole plot is kind of just... Fake. Cool fake, but still... Fake. And that kinda couldn't get out from under my skin throughout the whole movie. Now, here's the other thing, people are wondering whether or not there will be another Iron Man movie. And that' tough to say no, isn't it? For the most part, Marvel seems to make about three movies for one person, and then stop. And for those of you who haven't watched Iron Man three, my advice is to stay for the end of the credits. There's an extra scene that's pretty cool. At the end of the movie, however, it does say that Tony Stark will return. This confuses a lot of fans because they think that another movie is destined to come out. Well, I wish that was true, but it might not happen. This movie came out a bit earlier because the Avengers haven't stopped yet; and you can't have the Avengers without Iron Man. You can have it without Spider Man apparently, but not Iron Man. You see, the Avengers is owned by Disney (I know, I know...) so they can pretty much do whatever they want whenever the fuck they want. Which is great and all, but now all the separate heros that are part of the Avengers have movies that either a) don't exist yet and probably should have existed first or b) have movies out already that seem to take place after the Avengers. This kind of causes a problem for plots and story lines, see what I mean? So when it says that, it pretty much means that he will return... With the Avengers. I really do hope though, deep in my heart, that it means there will be another Iron Man movie. Some people feel that having more than three movies would be crappy. Just look at other movie series that continue on; they don't really turn out so well. But I feel that Iron Man could never get old, and maybe that's just me being biased because Iron Man is my favorite, but I'm sure there's some people out there who could agree. I mean, let's put it this way; some movies are destined to continue, while others should just stop.
Harry Potter: wonderful, it should always continue. Fast and Furious: no... never again... I'm sick of you. Love Guru: please come out with a second one? Ice Age: I loved the first two, not the thirtieth one. Monsters Inc: I'M SO EXCITED FOR THE SECOND ONE! I'VE WAITED EIGHT YEARS! Shrek: NO MORE! YOU WERE GREAT THE FIRST TIME AND MAYBE SECOND! NOT AFTER THAT! THANKS!
See what I mean? So I really do hope that there is another one, because the movie itself had some faults (probably because of the timing with the Avengers movie and it's future ones yet to be made) so another one could really work out those kinks in my opinion.
Well, sorry this came out a little later but thanks for reading!
For all the pics: I found them on Google, I do not own them and give credit to whoever the hell found them!
Cons: Now one of the biggest flaws I find with this web comic is simply that it's about high school. As I said before, it did do somethings I felt were a little too over the top when trying to depict high school life. Now of course there needs to be some drama when you're doing something entertaining, such as a comic, book, or even show, but sometimes it goes a little too far. Of course this comic isn't supposed to be completely realistic, I'm pretty sure the cats and dogs already suggest that, but as I talked about previously in the Pros section, this comic is themed high school and therefore is representing what high school life is supposed to be like. I found myself on the edge of my seat sometimes but at other times I just felt very annoyed by certain situations. And I find that if you have a theme like high school for a web comic, you might have a tough time finding viewers who want to stick with the comic. Web comics are all about loyal viewers, without them there's nothing left to be considered an audience. I don't feel that this web comic will ever really have an issue with that, seeing as they've done fairly well on their own, and also considering that they've predicted the comic will end sometime in the upcoming year of 2014, but for future references or for simple advice for anyone else who's trying to start a web comic of their own, it can become a dilemma. The other thing is that with so many plots and points of view going on at the same time, it's very easy for a reader to get confused or understand exactly what's going on. As of currently, despite their very fast updates, I feel as that with the number of pages they've set between very dramatic climaxes and then their explanations is too far apart. So for a few weeks, or even a month or two, readers can be lost. It kind of feels like the characters move a little too fast and there isn't enough of a clean rise and fall when it comes to action and reaction. Now this site is interactive with their viewers via Tumblr. Fans can go onto their Tumblr and ask questions about the comic or even ask questions to specific characters. I went ahead and tried it out in order to, hopefully, clean up my confusion. But what I found was a little upsetting. Now of course the authors can't get to all questions, but I'm sure I wasn't the first to ask this specific question on what was going on at the time in the comic (I won't tell since I don't want to ruin it). However, they seem to spend time answering more trivial questions rather than questions that can help their views to an extent. Of course Tumblr questions are supposed to be fun, but at the same time I feel that there should have been some sort of recognition about the confusion. Of course I wouldn't want them to give away a great ending but I felt the writing was just a little too confusing and since this web comic is also in print, it's probably important to help out your readers a little. I think it mostly has to do with the timing. All of those issues could have been fixed if the actions and emotions blended a bit better together. 
