Motion & Design by Stephanie Donohoe
One of many short comics by Pocketts, maker of adorable horribles whose otherworldly problems and propensities are endearingly similar to our own. Tactless goblins, anxious harpies, bored boar gods, and more. “Unwanted Guest” appears to be a one-off, but many other characters have ongoing stories—so who knows? Perhaps this isn’t the last we’ll see of this haunting house guest…
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This short comic by Owa (ojiisanholic) was inspired by another Tumblr post from ohdionne (previously known as facingthewaves) about an experience with a customer. Both posts are great by themselves, but the fact that one built on the other is a pretty cool example of the creative and collaborative potential of online connections.
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This darkly gorgeous sci-fi/fantasy web comic by Michelle Czajkowski follows a young girl and the meddling spirit who has possessed her since birth as they go on a quest to, essentially, be rid of each other—and wreak havoc in the process.
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This webcomic written and drawn by Ann Maulina follows two boys and their mother as they move on from tragedy. It’s full of magic and perfectly-captured family dynamics—plus, it’s beautiful.
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My list of recommended books, series, and anthologies.
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A queer sci-fi romantic adventure by Tillie Walden about a girl who joins a site restoration space crew as a result of mysterious events that happened at her boarding school five years earlier. Absolutely gorgeous.
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A spot-on demonstration of one of the causes of “fake news,” by The Oatmeal.
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