Here's a list of highlights that I compiled since my return to this black hole in October, in a rough order of what I started reading first. Some are on Tapastic and Webtoons which is why the URL might be odd. NSFW warnings are usually for some violence and blood, even the ones with other mature content are heavily censored for obvious reasons.
- Cucumber Quest - I've been on and off reading this for years. Hiatus is very common, but Gigi's art is a treat and I'm always ready to read it when she's avaliable to make more. Also has several published issues in bookstores! edit: it's been cancelled and turned into an illustrated script halfway through the Quakemaster arc.
- Woven - was the first one that pulled me back in. It's still very early but the art is great!
- Lies Within - The big "oh god there's no coming back now" comic that got me searching for more and more. Amazing art, interesting take on writing, and the creator's love for their characters is very easy to see on social media. First one with an NSFW warning from me, though most of the mature content is Patreon-only and I don't have that.
- Devil's Candy - THAT ART. Great worldbuilding, fun use of slice of life that quickly turns into a very surprising storyline. But the highlight really is the godly use of simple black and white to convey so much; but it might be a bit busy to read and slow to get used to.
- Clockwork - Did you guys notice that I love clean art yet. I've actually seen Hiveworks ads for years but never had the courage to click until recently, no regrets. This becomes a trend.
- Out of the Blue - Short story that quickly becomes way bigger than intended if the creator's notes are any indication. Cute art style! Horrifying events.
- Wilde Life - Hiveworks part two. This one is more grounded than most of the examples here, but still an incredible comic that's been running for a while.
- Demon Studies - Hiveworks part three! Very odd premise and still very early in the story, but very pleasing to look at! NSFW warning though there's no specific content just yet. edit: Hiatus while the artist is studying in Japan.
- Unknown Lands - VERY SERIOUS NSFW WARNING - This is a comic made by someone who works for publishers and it shows. Clean, concise, characters are very well defined right away, brutal right away as well.
- Missummon - This is a lot of demon related comics huh. A strange color palette and lore, but it's still pretty fun and the artist also experiments with animation at times.
- (Un)Divine - Hiveworks part four! Very clean and high quality art, interesting story that reminded me a little of Lies Within. Don't let the style fool you, this gets NSFW.
- Long Exposure - Been sitting on reading this one for a while - more grounded than the rest but amazing pacing and is just about romance as much as it is about the mystery of the situation. NSFW content, the not fun kind, but there are warnings in each page with it.
- Rephaim - Amazing website design that matches the equally amazing comic. It's pretty weird and has a content warning at the start, but nothing truly violent yet.
There are SEVERAL others not posted here, either because they're too early to tell or because I'm actually still reading through them, but this is a lot already. So, any recommendations from you guys?
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