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The comic Sinfest is generally a "One gag a day" comic, that parodies various aspects of life like popular trends, religion and politics. And sometimes it's just silly. The strips are occasionally linked together, but never form a big story arc.
There are many characters and they usually appear in pairs or trios. Some of the most important are:
Slick: Basically a very short Jonny Bravo without muscles.
Monique: Most likely the only girl who tolerates Slick in her immediate vicinity. The reason may be that she likes to get attention.
Squigley: Your average couch potato. He's also a pig. A real pig I mean.
There are many other characters and they usually follow archetypes like:
Devil, God, young devout to both of them, dog and cat,...
So far this sounds like a pretty average "Newspaper" parody comic. But something singles out Sinfest. It's the artists very own style to draw and to tell that makes it a worthwhile and enjoyable pastime (at least for me). |
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Tue May 31 2005 04:04 AM |
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Another one of those comics where I thought, "Just a quick peek and then on to other things." but then got stuck.
But what kept me? The humor mostly, but also the good drawings and of course the eroticism.
The humor results from the two protagonists: Ayanah a young, female scholar and Baalah a demon princess. Although very powerful the demon is bound to 'serve' the girl, due to a lost 'Challenge of the mind'. For centuries she fought knights, wizards, thieves and other heroes just to be defeated by a puny little 'schoolgirl'. Not the best start into a relationship.
Yes, the two begin to approach each other as the story advances. Yet for some reasons Ayanah can't allow the demon to come too close... at least not until they reach the surface.
The story begins at the basement of the dungeon and now the two are still on the way up. I consider the comic to be at the beginning (unless it's intended to end, when they finally make it out of the maze) so for now the underground-only setting is completely sufficient for me.
Unless the way to the top drags on endlessly I sure will enjoy this comic further.
About the eroticism:
There is lots of naked skin, some kissing and several very close moments, but I think it's not really 'dangerous' (I even read it at work). |
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Thu May 19 2005 08:25 PM |
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OOC:
I've only written one review so far and there are several reasons why.
First of course my time is limited and I can't read all the webcomics that are presented here. I intended to review comics that I already know, but when it was time to do so I missed them (and I didn't want to review some comic from a month ago.)
Also at first I was insecure about my skills as review-writer, which kept me back a few times.
But as luck would have it, just a few weeks ago I found and read the Perry Bible Fellowship and found it quite entertaining.
I think this comic is very originally and versatile. Also the artwork has lots of variation, sometimes more simple then again more complex. Whatever fits the current situation best.
What I like is, that the artist works a lot with symbols and can get by with few or even no words.
The humor varies strongly and can be found to be very black, macabre or even squirmy and then again very witty and clever.
I can't say that I liked every single of the strips... but most of them.
This one is my favorite: Angry Hammer
A final note: As I tried to read Jerkcity, the filter at work wouldn't let me access the site because it was "Tasteless" and at home I didn't have time.) |
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Thu Mar 03 2005 07:16 AM |
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First I just wanted to take a short look, since I had some free time left at work. But then I got stuck and read the whole archive… and why? The artwork, albeit being simple and unspectacular, fits the stories very well. I don't think any other style would go so well with the theme. And although the stories lack the often used eye-catchers like nudity and violence (well the often occurring bullies provide a bit of the latter), the strips animate to read further.
I think the main reason I took the time to read, is the same reason, why people stop and stare at (car-)accidents or buy videos of catastrophes. The fear that oneself could have been in that situation, mixed with the relief that one wasn’t, as well as many other emotions like gloating and sympathy.
And sometimes you just want to shake your head with disbelief. |
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Wed Feb 02 2005 07:02 AM |
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