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Week 14- Web Comics

For the purposes of this assignment I will be reviewing, (shortly) several web comics I consider to be worthy of a person's time, and listing my reasons for doing so.


    Series Comic: Imperial Entanglements
Link to web comic: http://imperialentanglements.thecomicseries.com/archive/

This is an interesting parody comic based in the Star Wars universe, more specifically, during the time of "The Old Republic," a time period that has received numerous GREAT games and official comics, (of which this story is set in the MMO video game, "The Old Republic") but no movie or animation releases like the more famous Clone and Galactic Civil Wars, (Episodes 1-6). Focusing in on an unapologetic Imperial point of view, (typically considered the "Bad guys" in every other media) this story follows a Sith and an Imperial Agent in their comedic centered adventures through "The Old Republic."


    Series Comic: The Daily Planet Files
Link to web comic: http://anotherbrittneywilliams.tumblr.com/tagged/daily-planet-files

Another fan-made comic, this one stands out for its focus less on Superman, but more on Clark Kent, specifically, his life and job at "The Daily Planet." William's does a fantastic job showing the lighthearted comedic undertones through gorgeous cartoon illustrations, that by themselves stand out as reason enough for checking out this comic. While nothing serious happens in this serious, other than an occasional spill or temporarily hurt feeling, the almost sitcom-esc way that this comic is handled is truly entertaining.


    Series Comic: Kate Beaton's Wonder Woman
Link to web comic: http://www.harkavagrant.com/index.php?id=328

A shorter, more relaxed kind of web comic, this never the less is another fine example of creative individuals creating interesting comics using "bigger corporate characters" as their base. A parody comic with very light undertones, this comic focuses on comedic aspect so the Wonder Woman character, with minor political undertones relating to feminism, race rights, and how unfortunate a symbol of equal rights and junk wears what is effectively a stripper outfit and a whip...

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