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A week’s worth of webcomics

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Webcomics that regularly update are rather fun—while it can be slow going (unless you are in the midst of catching up), your favourite can become something to look forward to during the week.  These are just some of my own favourites; often good webcomics have links to other good webcomics or you can also browse sharing sites or lists.

Bad Machinery
Source: http://scarygoround.com/?date=20110928

Bad Machinery by John Allison

For me, Bad Machinery was a nostalgic return to that lovely old genre of children detective groups (I used to read a lot of those older series such as the Famous Five or The Boxcar Children)—but also very different, perhaps indicated by the presence of actual humour.  It’s written in separate episodes so no need to start reading from the very beginning.  Bonus: masterful use of all caps and somehow a very prevalent British-feel.

Updates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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Source: http://cucumber.gigidigi.com/cq/page-41/

Cucumber Quest by Gigi D.G.

In a world filled with rabbit-people, Cucumber has been destined to become the next legendary hero.  He does so, with the help of his talented younger sister (Almond) and a wayward knight (Sir Carrot) at the behest of many, including the above featured BLT squad.  Oh, and very cute art.

Updates: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

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Source: http://www.gunnerkrigg.com/?p=686

Gunnerkrigg Court by Tom Siddel

On the edge of the ravine that separates natural from manmade, is the Court, part school and part everything else.  Arguably my favourite webcomic on the list, Gunnerkrigg Court has a lovely combination of beautiful art and well-drawn settings, an intriguing story line, and an engaging and ever-expanding cast of characters.

Updates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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http://www.lackadaisycats.com/comic.php?comicid=22

Lackadaisy by Tracy J Butler

Set during the Prohibition in St. Louis, Lackadaisy follows a struggling crime gang does their best following the death of their boss.  This webcomic is quite attentive to historical detail—except for the anthropomorphized cats.  The art, particularly the wealth of expressions, is amazing and only improves as the story progresses.

Updates: sporadically

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Source: http://le-mime.co.uk/2012/02/03/toby-club-chaings-mime-part-ii/ 

Le Mime by Zarina Liew

The story of Le Mime is explored in a quiet and gently paced webcomic, Le Mime, which gradually creates an endearing cast of characters.  And we get to see some powerful miming as well.  They take it seriously.

Updates: Friday

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Source: http://mycardboardlife.com/1860

My Cardboard Life by Phillipa Rice

My Cardboard Life is for the most part a daily comic strip, although on occasion the author also creates short story arcs.  The charm of My Cardboard Life is how the author takes advantage of the 2-dimensional paper world, which lends itself very well to puns.  Bonus: also home to the Polar Bear, the lady-killer that he is.

Updates: often

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http://paranatural.net/chapter-3-page-33/

Paranatural by Zack Morrison:

A clever rendition of Ghostbusters, only using 12-year olds, and well some other stuff too.  Bonus: masterful usage of alt text.

Updates: Monday, Friday

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