With so many great webcomics out there, it can be a little intimidating to know where to start. Luckily, I have the best webcomics to introduce you to the medium that you can get started with right away.
Like comics, webcomics consist of sequentially drawn panels that tell a story. The main difference is the digital format. Often, webcomics are made to scroll down and the panels are often formatted from top to bottom. Some webcomics have also begun to implement sound effects and background music to synchronize with the panels.
Following the tradition of serialized comics, webcomics typically release chapters week after week, keeping readers hooked for years to follow the latest installments of their favorite stories. Whether you’re reading your webcomics Tumblr, webtoon, tapas, lezhinOr on other sites, when you enjoy the comics I highly recommend subscribing to them so you can keep up. Also, although many webcomics are free, keep in mind that each app will have different rates for the digital coins that you use to purchase early access to new chapters.
Moving away from the basics, I have some fun recommendations for a variety of genres from action to fantasy, romance to slice of life for getting started with webcomics.
action
mafia granny by violet matter, sh00, roousuu, drawneels
As an elite nanny who has been trained to protect her charge against any threat, Davina is able to raise the child of a Venice Mafia underboss. After the mysterious disappearance of his wife, Gabriel needs someone he can trust to watch over his son and protect him from the dangers of organized crime. Davina has impeccable references and can handle any problem that comes her way, from tantrums to kidnapping, but she’s hiding a secret that could come back to haunt them if she’s not careful. sound of music meeting of religious person This action-packed webcomic is a perfect introduction to the nanny/caretaker subgenre.
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Imagination
new magical me by princestar, chunni, greeny_olivellie
Eight years after the leader of the Star Chroma Magical Girl group died saving the world, Winnie and the surviving group members are living normal adult lives. After all, if everyone is safe, the world doesn’t need Star Chroma. But when the magical threat returns with a vengeance, Winnie must retrain her powers and recruit her friends – even those she thought she lost forever – to save the world once again. I love urban fantasy superhero webcomics, so I absolutely adore one that simultaneously examines gender, friendship, adulthood, and identity.
I became the demon queen of level 999 By Lee Jae-i, Hangaga, Sansobi
When the daughter of a poor family dies of a terminal illness, she finds herself reborn as the final evil boss in her favorite video game. Living as Raina Rubellite may be dangerous, but if she survives the game’s pitfalls, she may be able to live a peaceful life as the evil Devil Queen. This is an enjoyable webcomic where the reincarnated heroine puts her evil powers to good use. I couldn’t create a webcomic starter pack without including the classic reborn power fantasy into the mix.
romance
dawn by moosopp
In this adorable quirky black romance, two high school students slowly discover a friendship, a crush, and a relationship as they navigate the perils and joys of young adulthood. Marcus is focused on wooing his crush, Cog, and is ready to let their friendship blossom as they get to know each other. If you love small acts of kindness and pure energy, you’ve come to the right place. There’s no better feel-good queer teen webcomic to start with.
part of life
and another lovely day by Leehama
At age 30, Nora knows she loves history and comics, but being aromantic and asexual, she finds it difficult to connect with her closest friends. But when she meets Elliot, a fellow teacher from her high school, on a potential date outside of work, she discovers that he is also aromantic and asexual. As they bond over their shared identities, Nora and Elliot explore different ways of navigating adulthood, community, and life while building a thriving friendship in this heartfelt webcomic.
I hope you enjoy these webcomics as you become more familiar with the medium. If you’re looking for other options, we have a deeper look at some additional webcomics for newcomers, these being science fiction and fantasy webtoons and Korean webtoons.
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