By. Temper
I read a lot of webcomics. My
webcomics bookmarks folder has around 20 pages that I read on a daily basis. Webcomics
have been around for a long time, and they tend to be part of the lives of many
geeks and nerds. My morning ritual isn’t complete without checking for updates
on my reading list. Tonight, I give you two webcomics that are worth checking
out.
Thirty five years old, a doctor,
and a ninja. These are the descriptors of the main character of Christopher
Hastings’ webcomic, The Adventures of Dr. McNinja. Launched in 2004, The
Adventures of Dr. McNinja is written and inked by Christopher Hastings, and
colored by Anthony “Nedroid” Clark. The
comic is updated three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), and centers on
the adventures of Dr. McNinja, his secretary Judy, the signing Gorrilla, and
Gordito, the twelve year old mustachioed pistolero, as they tend to patients
with normal and not so normal ailments in Cumberland, Maryland. If this sounds
ridiculous, that’s because it most certainly is. Dr.McNinja not only cures illness,
but also fights enemies like Dracula, gorilla vampires, Dr. McLuchador, and his
most difficult enemy, King Radical, all to keep the city of Cumberland and the
rest of the world safe. Hastings is a brilliant comedy writer and a great
artist, having written stuff for the iconic fourth wall breaker Deadpool, so it’s
pretty much guaranteed that a good amount of hilarious word play and panels will
show up in his work. I’ve laughed hysterically so many times just from a single
panel. The Adventures of Dr. McNinja is on its 21st story arc, and
shows no sign of stopping. Give it a try at http://www.drmcninja.com/
Danica Maris is your run of
the mill astronomer on Space Station Sanctuary Six. That is, until she observes
a peculiar star through her private telescope one night after work. The star
turns out to be the last Star Power, transforming Danica into the universe’s
last Star Powered Sentinel. Written by Michael “Mookie” Terracciano, and inked
and colored by Garth Graham, Star Power follows Danica as she masters her newfound
powers while keeping them and the dangers a secret from the crew of Sanctuary
Six. Featuring a cast of colorful human and alien characters, Star Power quickly
became one of my favorites this past year, thanks to its portrayal of a normal
girl suddenly thrust with the powers and responsibilities attached to them. One
of the comic’s best qualities is that Danica actually isn’t the most
interesting character, despite being the protagonist. Her supporting cast
garners as much attention as she does. While Star Power isn’t as over the top
as McNinja, the beautiful art, the great story, and the amazing characters
should keep you very interested. Check it out at http://www.starpowercomic.com
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