Like any form of media, webcomics have different genres. While a lot of these genres are similar to traditional media, such as drama and comedy, there are a few definitions that are exclusive to webcomics. Here's a quick rundown. I probably won't get all of them, so if you know of any I missed, give me an idea.
Drama- This one is pretty self-explanatory. Same drama as any other media. A webcomic example of this would be MegaTokyo.
Comedy- Another easy one to figure out. One of the most popular comedy comics is Diesel Sweeties, which just recently got syndicated into several national newspapers.
Autobiographical-These are webcomics that are based on the author's own life. Of course, it's not the normal day-to-day routine, but usually the normal things with a little comedy spin on it. Some things are exaggerated, of course, but they are usual a fun look into someone else's life. One of the best done examples of this is Devil's Panties, which is not, in fact, satanic porn.
Sci-Fi- Another genre that looks familiar to a traditional theme. But webcomic Sci-Fi tends to be different from movie sci-fi. Obviously a drawn media can't replicate the special effects of a movie or TV show. Webcomic sci-fi tends to rely more on the story than the intricate ships and strange alien races. An example of this is Zap!.
Fantasy- These are stories that are based on fantasy elements such as dragons, swords, and knights. Think Lord of the Rings in picture. Dominic Deegan is my favorite example of this genre.
Action- Fighting and adventure based storylines. The explosions may be 2D, but the artist do a very good job of stimulating motion, especially Dr. McNinja.
Gamer- I've saved one of the biggest for last. Gaming comics are one of the mainstays of the webcomic world. These are comics based around the video game community. They tend to fluctuate between the gamer's world of being game nerd, and then actual gameplay and throughts about the games they're playing. Though there are many, my personal favorite is Ctl+Alt+Del.
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I'm sorry no one commented on this. It looks like you put a lot of heart into the post. The artwork on these is phenomenal. I had never seen a webcomic before reading your post. I did some searching of my own; what do you think of smack jeeves.com? Thanks for the lesson. Peace
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