Web Comics I Really Like

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This part of the web is where I'll be sharing links to some web comics that I'm currently reading and can't get enough of. A good number of these artists either support or are a part of the LGBT so you can expect their stories to have a deverse cast, mentions of sexuality/gender identity, or even plots/sub plots revolving around said identies and sexualities.

A few of these are stuck on Deviant Art (which you might have to make an account to see if a page has blood on it or whatever) but if the author provided links to other comic hosting sites, I'll be adding them in the description.

The Works of Songdog: Songdog is an artist I've been following for a couple years now and I think I've read most of their comics at this point (they've made a lot and have done many colabs as well). Dealing with the lives and struggles of many anthro creatures, their worlds, and even the forces that surround them, it's easy to get sucked into their work and the lore they create for each new story. Many of their comics feature blood, gore, and death- so if those aren't your thing (especially with animals), you have been warned. Their stories come from the heart, the deaths and themes may be a little depressing but they're never just thrown in there for shock vaule or some weak attempt to be edgy, the endings are often bitter sweet and sometimes the characters don't get closure, but damn I won't lie- every tale is so satisfying to read through. "Roar Howl Run" and "Doe of Deadwood" in particualr have been incrediable reads.

Their current story "I Didn't Know" is still ongoing with a new page being uploaded every other day and deals with religious trauma and many forms of abuse the child protagonist endures, along with the previously mentioned blood and gore.

What the Water Gave Me: One of many Pokemon Nuzlocke comics I've found myself completely engrossed in, What the Water Gave Me is a beautifully illustrated adventure set in the Soul Silver game with a slow burning mystery, lots of heart, and a cast of loveable characters- both human and Pokemon. So much goes on here whether it's the death of an ally, taking in some more atmospheric shots, seeing the cool redesigns for all the characters you grew up with, or the romance that blossoms between the two leads, it has me completely hooked. It's still ongoing (Chapter 9 just started) but you shouldn't let that stop you from enjoying it!

The story contains themes of substance/alcohol abuse and violence as a coping mechanism, child neglect, canon-typical violence with more explicit detail, themes of death, themes of non-explicit sexuality.

And if you still have an itch for Pokemon related content, you could also read their first Nuzlocke comic: The Pokedex Project- although it hasn't been completed and production has ended indefinitely. It still has all the halmarks of What the Water Gave Me (great art, cute designs, LGBT cast, etc.).

I'm With You: An LGBT-friendly story about anthro goats proving their worth, fighting beasts, and finding love. I'm With You follows Pazu and Nomi as they find a way to appease their families and deal with the wild beasts that are causing trouble for their villages. It's been such an enjoyable read so far and it's hard to pick a favorite character, I'm With You touches on that miserable pit you get in your stomach with your parents when they don't bother to understand you and that panicky feeling you get when you're crushing on someone and are worried if they like you back or not. Another ongoing story that is currently on hiatus (with sparse updates here and there), but I beg you to read it anyway and get knee deep in goat drama with me (we just finished seeing a very long and satisfying buildup of an asshole who got what was coming to him). Has themes of parental abuse/neglect, violence, blood, and occasional strong language.

You can also read this one on ComicFury and Webtoons if you don't feel like sticking to Deviant Art.

Golden Shrike: A deer comic set in a fantasy world brimming with deer lore, feuding deer Gods, and deer conspiracy. Golden Shrike is a fantasy story about sheltered deer twins getting to see the world they're inhabiting. For being the author's first attempt at telling a serious story, this one has quickly become a very enjoyable read. The main characters are goofy but motivated by the injustices in their lives, the lore that gets sprinkled throughout has me hungry to learn more, even the villains and their motivations are fun to speculate and watch unfold. Chapters 6 and 7 are probably my favorite so far, mainly because of how grim and heartbreaking the tone is for 6 and the LORE we get in 7. Another comic that is still ongoing with frequent updates, I am so excited to see where this story goes. I also recommend reading their other comics. They've currently started a new one centered around the Warrior Cats universe with the help of a random generator.

Story contains violence, dark themes, and foul language.

The comic has also been translated in Russain, Spanish, Polish, and Brazillain/Portuguese but those translations are only on Deviant Art

Africa: A story about a leopard mother, her cubs, and the never ending domino effect that comes from the cconsequences of several actions. Africa is a beautifully illustrated story that's 11 YEARS IN THE MAKING. Yes, you heard that right! This project has been going on for 11 years and I don't even know if it's close to being completed. But god, when I see all of these gorgeous pages drawn and colored by hand with colored pencil, I can't even complain about the story still going on for this long because I'm just so impressed with the quality of the art. Look at what AI is trying to take from us! It will never be as good as a single page from this comic! Unlike the other animal comics I've mentioned in this list, Africa and its characters are a little more grounded in reality. There's no fantasy world, no magical powers, and no fantasy creatures (although you could argue that the animal characters see humans as "fantasy creatures"), instead we have a more nature documentary style story set in Tanzania showing territorial disputes and a few instances of human intervention. It's a story of loss, treachery, mistakes, and trying to atone for those mistakes. Another ongoing comic that uploads pretty often; no matter where it goes and how it ends, I'll always be in awe of the art.

Story features animal violence, blood, and death.