Comics, comics everywhere...

You may have noticed a new section to the left entitled "Things to Read While You Suffer". Please consider these complimentary links to some of the web's finest web-comics to be the dungeon equivalent of those mind-numbingly boring magazines that doctor's offices put in there waiting rooms. We here at the Dungeon feel it is our responsibility to keep up with emerging trends in torture to offer our customers the finest dungeon experience possible.

I'll be adding new comics to the list as I come across them, but for now these are the ones I check regularly and they are some of the best (in my not so humble opinion) that the interwebs has to offer. Hopefully, there is something here for everyone.


Sluggy Freelance - Probably the single best web comic around, and certainly one of the most prolific. The incredible cast of characters and hilarious yet sweet story lines have kept this one going daily for 11 years now. No one should be able to call themselves a web comic fan without having read Sluggy.

Sinfest* - A bitingly edgy comic with a surreal twist and more sexual tension than a catholic high school. The fact that it is consistently funny and is never afraid of the sacrilegious and profane has earned this comic a special place in my literary heart.

Wonderella - A wonderfully nonsensical comic about a super heroine without a clue and her many adventures. This is for anyone who's ever been a fan of superhero comics, or just anyone who's likes poking fun at the yuppie generation.

Something Positive - Another web classic. If you haven't heard of this one you've probably been living under a rock for the last several years. It's one of the first and one of the best, known for it's biting sarcasm and touchingly realistic characters.

Order of the Stick - The ultimate web comic for RPG fanatics, this is the story of a typical Dungeons and Dragons adventuring party on a quest to stop an evil lich lord. The surprisingly expressive stick figure artwork helps define the setting, and the incredible writing and hilarious dialogue make it unmissable for anyone who's ever played D&D.

XKCD - Perhaps the most consistently profound and funny comic on the net, XKCD is self described as "a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language". Although for the most part it doesn't have a continuing plot or many recurring characters, this comic is responsible for what I feel are some of the best individual comic strips of all time.

Goblins - Another "gamer" comic, this one is as sweet and tragic as it is hilarious. The tale of a tribe of D&D goblins who become adventurers, it explores themes of prejudice, friendship, honor, and courage, as well as many other themes. The incredible story and well developed characters make this one a treat for gamers and non-gamers alike.

Minus - Perhaps the sweetest comic on the web, this one is perhaps lesser known than some others, but every bit as worthwhile. It explores the whimsical world of a girl with the extraordinary ability to bend reality around her however she wants. This comic has been able to touch my foul, rotting heart in ways very few stories have. If you don't cry at least once while reading this one, you don't have a soul.

Flipside* - A story of adventure, love, and companionship, set in a vaguely medieval world full of magic and strange creatures. This one has an incredible level of gorgeously detailed artwork rarely seen in the comic medium. Come for the incredible artwork and stay for the captivating story, interesting characters and intriguing commentary on sex, taboo, and the search for self.

El Goonish Shive* - another sweet comic that can be both hilariously funny, and incredibly sad at the same time. This is the story of a group of teenage friends living in a world of furries, weird science, and teenage angst. The plot covers many themes including gender, identity, sexual attraction, and love; although usually in an almost naively innocent manner. A solid cast of characters and a vividly weird story form the backbone of this one.

Rayne* - Drawn by a good friend of mine, this "furry" comic is about a guy and two girls sharing an apartment. Maybe not everyone's thing, but I personally find it funny and well-drawn. Anyone who's even mildly interested in the "furry" genre should check this one out.


*Contains partial or complete nudity at times. May not be appropriate for workplaces. Read at your own risk.