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Dayfree Press
Dayfree Press was an online webcomic syndicate. Each Dayfree member had a special advertisement banner on their webpage that advertised the comics of another member-site. The ad was generated at random every time the page reloaded and sometimes showed an ad for the comics that were on the same webpage. The name "Dayfree Press" was brainstormed in 1994 by Dana Darko and RStevens, as an umbrella for publishing minicomics for local distribution and mailorder. Shortly after RStevens left Dayfree to co-found dumbrella.com, Darko scoured the Internet for "the most promising new webcomics talents." In 2003, the second incarnation of Dayfree Press began at dayfreepress.com with a starting line-up of eleven established webcartoonists. Original member comics * ''Butternutsquash'' by Ramon Perez and Rob Coughler * ''Coffee Brain'' by Rob Laughter * ''Comet 7'' by David Tekiela * '' Ctrl+Alt+Del'' by Tim Buckley * ''Instant Classic'' by Brian Carroll * ''Orneryboy'' by Michael Lalonde * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webcomic
Webcomics (also known as online comics or Internet comics) are comics published on a website or mobile app. While many are published exclusively on the web, others are also published in magazines, newspapers, or comic books. Webcomics can be compared to self-published print comics in that anyone with an Internet connection can publish their own webcomic. Readership levels vary widely; many are read only by the creator's immediate friends and family, while some of the largest claim audiences well over one million readers. Webcomics range from traditional comic strips and graphic novels to avant garde comics, and cover many genres, styles, and subjects. They sometimes take on the role of a comic blog. The term web cartoonist is sometimes used to refer to someone who creates webcomics. Medium There are several differences between webcomics and print comics. With webcomics the restrictions of traditional books, newspapers or magazines can be lifted, allowing artists and writers t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeph Jacques
Jeffrey Paul "Jeph" Jacques ( ) (born June 17, 1980) is an American cartoonist who writes and draws the webcomics '' Questionable Content'', '' Alice Grove'', and ''DORD'' (and formerly "Indietits"). Personal life Jacques was born in Rockville, Maryland, and was later adopted. He has a younger brother named Justin. Jacques lived near Northampton, Massachusetts, where ''Questionable Content'' is set; in 2015, he moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Jacques graduated from Hampshire College with a degree in music. He was married to his business manager Cristi until their amicable separation in 2014. In 2017, Jacques travelled to France and got married. ''Questionable Content'' '' Questionable Content'' (QC) is a comedic slice-of-life webcomic that Jacques started on August 1, 2003. It was initially published two days a week, and then moved up to three updates a week when Jacques published strip #16. On September 4, 2004, Jacques lost his day job, and decided to try publishing QC e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Questionable Content
''Questionable Content'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''QC'') is a slice-of-life webcomic written and illustrated by Jeph Jacques. It was launched in August 2003 and reached its 4,500th comic in April 2021. The plot originally centered on Marten Reed, an indie rock fan; his anthropomorphized personal computer Pintsize; his roommate, Faye Whitaker; their mutual friend, Dora Bianchi; and their neighbor Hannelore Ellicott-Chatham. However, over time a supporting cast of characters has grown to include employees of the local coffee shop, neighbors, and androids. ''QC'' storytelling style combines romantic melodrama, situational comedy, and sexual humor, while considering questions of relationships, sexuality, dealing with emotional trauma, and artificial intelligence and futurism. Jacques has made his living exclusively from ''QC'' merchandising and advertising. By 2004, Jacques could support himself and his then-fiancée based on income from merchandise and advertising sales. Backg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girly
''Girly'' is a webcomic created by Jackie Lesnick which follows the romantic relationship between two girls named Otra and Winter, as well as other citizens of the city of Cute-Town. It ran from 2003 until 2010. Plot summary The webcomic is a sequel to Lesnick's previous work, ''CuteWendy''. The initial plotline describes Winter making Otra her sidekick, with the two then becoming friends and later lovers. The first chapter also describes the downfall of the character El Chubacabre, who reviewer Kate Ditzler said "is described as a lover, pleasurer, eater, and penetrater of women." History Girly launched in April 2003. It was an offshoot / sequel to Lesnick's previous work'', CuteWendy'' and was originally intended to run for no more than 50 strips. However, Lesnick became enamored with the characters. ''Girly'' was hosted on Keenspot, but in November 2004, ''Girly'' moved to its own server. In October 2005, ''Girly'' became a part of the Dayfree Press collective, a collectiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan North
Ryan North (born October 20, 1980) is a Canadian writer and computer programmer. He is the creator and author of ''Dinosaur Comics'', and has written for the comic series of ''Adventure Time'' and Marvel Comics' ''The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl''. His works have won multiple Eisner Award, Eisner Awards and Harvey Award, Harvey Awards and made The New York Times Best Seller list, ''New York Times'' Bestseller lists. Comics Webcomics North started the webcomic ''Dinosaur Comics'' in 2003, during the last year of his undergraduate degree. ''Dinosaur Comics'' is a fixed-art webcomic which uses the same base art for every strip. North has produced over 3,500 strips. ''Dinosaur Comics'' was named one of the best webcomics of 2004 and 2005 by The Webcomics Examiner. ''Wired (website), Wired'' listed ''Dinosaur Comics'' as one of "Five Webcomics You Can Share With Your Kids" and ''PC Magazine'' included the comic in its "10 Wicked Awesome Webcomics" list. Cracked.com named ''Dinosaur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dinosaur Comics
''Dinosaur Comics'' is a constrained webcomic by Canadian writer Ryan North. It is also known as "Qwantz", after the site's domain name, "qwantz.com". The first comic was posted on February 1, 2003, although there were earlier prototypes. ''Dinosaur Comics'' has also been printed in three collections and in a number of newspapers. The comic centers on three main characters, T-Rex, Utahraptor and Dromiceiomimus. Comics are posted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Every strip uses the same artwork and panel layout; only the dialogue changes from day to day. There are occasional deviations from this principle, including a number of episodic comics. North created the comic because it was something he'd "long wanted to do but couldn’t figure out how to accomplish... e doesn'tdraw, so working in a visual medium like comics isn’t the easiest thing to stumble into." Cast *T-Rex, the main character that appears in all six panels. *Utahraptor, T-Rex's comic foil, appears in the fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
VG Cats
''VG Cats'' (short for ''Video Game Cats''"All About the Site" ''VG Cats''"Internet provides new way to get daily dose of funnies" '' The Rocket' page 2 ) is a written and drawn by Canadian Scott Ramsoomair. Published on its own website, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitch Clem
Mitch Andrew Clem (born September 15, 1982) is an American cartoonist best known for his web comics '' Nothing Nice To Say'', ''San Antonio Rock City'', and ''My Stupid Life''. Biography Early life Clem was born in Minneapolis, on September 15, 1982. He moved around through various locations in Minnesota, including Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, Andover, Melrose, Duluth, and St. Cloud. He says that this is a result of his "rampant inability to sit still for more than six months at a time." Clem became interested in comic strips as a child, reading the newspaper strips. He cites ''Calvin and Hobbes'' and ''The Far Side'' as the most influential on him in those days. He also credits ''Looney Tunes'' as being a childhood influence on his interest in cartooning. In the later part of elementary school, he began developing an interest in superhero comics Batman and the Flash. In high school, his interest in comic books grew to include what he calls "really weird indie books," '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumbrella
Dumbrella is an alliance of webcomic artists who promote one another's sites, travel to conventions, and sell merchandise together. It is also the name of the website of that alliance, which serves as a shared weblog. The current members of the Dumbrella alliance are: *Andrew Bell: ''The Creatures in my Head'' *Jeffrey Rowland: ''Wigu'', ''Overcompensating'' * Jonathan Rosenberg: ''Goats'' * John Allison: ''Scary Go Round'', ''Bad Machinery '' * R. Stevens: ''Diesel Sweeties'' * Sam Brown: ''Explodingdog'' *Steven Cloud: ''Boy on a Stick and Slither'' Dumbrella Hosting As of 2006, Phillip Karlsson is no longer formally part of ''Goats'', but has instead formed Dumbrella Hosting, a web hosting service for webcomic artists. Current clients include ''Goats'', ''Overcompensating'', ''Real Life'', ''Sheldon'', '' Courting Disaster'', ''Phables'', and ''Dinosaur Comics ''Dinosaur Comics'' is a constrained webcomic by Canadian writer Ryan North. It is also known as "Qwantz", after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Advertisement
Advertising is the practice and techniques employed to bring attention to a product or service. Advertising aims to put a product or service in the spotlight in hopes of drawing it attention from consumers. It is typically used to promote a specific good or service, but there are wide range of uses, the most common being the commercial advertisement. Commercial advertisements often seek to generate increased consumption of their products or services through "branding", which associates a product name or image with certain qualities in the minds of consumers. On the other hand, ads that intend to elicit an immediate sale are known as direct-response advertising. Non-commercial entities that advertise more than consumer products or services include political parties, interest groups, religious organizations and governmental agencies. Non-profit organizations may use free modes of persuasion, such as a public service announcement. Advertising may also help to reassure employees ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boy On A Stick And Slither
''Boy on a Stick and Slither'' (Sometimes abbreviated as ''BOASAS'') is a webcomic by Steven L. Cloud. Strips usually feature a short, pithy and sometimes surreal humour, surreal exchange between the title characters. The strip is characterized by Dry humor, dry and Cynicism (contemporary), cynical humor. History ''Boy on a Stick and Slither'' was first uploaded in 1999 and was originally a member of webcomics collective Dumbrella. Though ''Boy on a Stick and Slither'' primarily exists on the web, it has also been published in ''The Atlanta Journal-Constitution'' and in Esquire (magazine), ''Esquire'' magazine. In April 2007, the webcomic was picked up by United Media, which syndicated the webcomic online at Comics.com until February 2009. ''Boy on a Stick and Slither'' has since been hosted on its own website. Style Tym Godek of ''The Webcomics Examiner'' described ''Boy on a Stick and Slither'' as with saying "Nothing in BOASAS stands still. Jittering characters, constantly shi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
