10 Wonderful Webcomics You Need To Read
These online comics, which were created by illustrators from around the world, will both inspire and entertain you
Webcomics are usually comics that were first published online and that are available to read on the internet. In many cases, once they’ve become successful, they are often published in magazines, newspapers or in books compiling a selection of the author’s work. These self-published comics are wonderful examples of their creators’ hard work, dedication, and creativity.
We asked the Domestika community to name some of their favorite webcomics and then compiled a list of the top 10. Below, you will find a range of narrative and illustration styles: from dark humor to drama and suspense. Discover them all!
Comics series
Boyfriend of the Dead, by Ushio
This comic follows a young, independent woman fighting for survival during a zombie apocalypse and her story of unexpected love. She faces the challenges of modern love with her boyfriend–a zombie. The first issue was published in 2017, and since then, there have been 247 more.
Live Forever, by Raúl Treviño
This comic tells the story of Sarah, who will go to any length to find the formula for eternal life after suffering a tragedy. It’s a drama full of suspense in which you witness the conflicts of a teenage misfit. The author says that his intention was to inspire reflection, not just entertain. It began in 2019 and is currently on issue 41. Raul is a Mexican artist and creator of various comics that are well-known in Mexico and Spain.
Girls of the Wilds, by Hun and Zhena
This story is about an all-girls school that specializes in mixed martial arts. It’s an action-drama that follows the lives of fearless young women. This Korean series is now finished and has been translated into several languages, as was well as being compiled and published as a book.
One-off comics with recurring characters
Loading Artist, by Gregor Czaykowski
This webcomic first appeared in 2011. The author describes it as a comic strip about miscellaneous topics, which follows a young artist on the hunt for success. Some of the recurring themes include social anxiety, work, internet culture, death, and beyond. He currently shares his process on Twitch, where you can watch him live-draw the comics he creates in Clip Studio Paint.
Sarah Andersen Comics (Sarah’s Scribbles), by Sarah Andersen
Recounting the author’s semi-biographical experiences–as well as those of friends and beloved pets–, this comic explores topics such as friendship, the typical problems millennials face at work, social anxiety, laziness, and body image. The comic began in 2011 and has a solid fanbase. The author has won multiple prizes for her comic series.
Heart and Brain, by Nick Seluk
Since he was a child, Nick had always dreamed of creating something humor-related. This series, which was listed as one of the New York Times’ best-sellers, has millions of followers online. It tells the story of a heart and a brain, exploring the differences between our feelings or emotions and reason.
War and Peas, by Elizabeth Pich and Jonathan Kunz
This is a weekly webcomic created by two German artists, brought together by their mutual love of alien movies. It began in 2017 and covers such topics as romantic relationships, professional life, and current trends in the digital age. Among the recurring characters, are Death and a young witch who is navigating the modern world of dating.
The Little Trashmaid, by Stephanie Hermes
Created by a young German artist, this comic tells the epic adventure of a little mermaid from the 21st century who lives in an ocean full of trash. The little “trashmaid” learns about the objects that people throw into the ocean and goes on the search for love with a young human, who she casually meets up with. This comic tackles the problem of pollution and climate change with humor while provoking the reader to reflect on their consumer habits.
One-off comics with different characters
The Perry Bible Fellowship, by Nicholas Gurewitch
A timeless favorite, The Perry Bible Fellowship began in 2001. These one-off stories narrate situations filled with irony, dark humor, and a splash of terror. You will encounter unsettling situations that are at the same time undeniably funny. Nicholas has won a number of illustration prizes including the Ignatz Awards, Harvey Award, and Eisner Award.
False Knees, by Joshua Barkman
This beautifully-illustrated comic imagines what wild animals–such as beavers, raccoons, chipmunks, and especially, birds–might be thinking. It’s an intelligent look at how these animals, from their innocent and pure perspective, view their interactions with humans, how nature is changing, and their own mortality.
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