I’m a sucker for pretty pictures and a good story. The following webcomic collections are some of the best I’ve seen on the internet:
Gunnerkrigg Court
My absolute favorite webcomic to date. The characters are compelling, the artwork is great, it’s often hilarious, and everything is mysterious in the right way. I read it until some unholy hour the day I discovered it.
Encouragingly, Tom Siddell (the author) has stated that he does have an overarching plan for the story, so it seems unlikely that this webcomic will regress. This is a good thing.
If you do get hooked, note that the first 14 chapters have been published in a book.
Rice Boy
There are two story arcs here: Rice Boy and Order of Tales. Rice Boy’s storyline has already been completed. Its plot isn’t always as cohesive as I’d like, but the visuals are amazingly surreal, and it’s a very enjoyable read. Order of Tales is currently ongoing, and has the same knack for artwork and a potentially stronger storyline.
Mister Bookseller
The artwork and the story are incredibly evocative. The original author’s livejoural is currently suspended, so unfortunately I can only link to some random blog. If the link doesn’t work, just google it.
The Devil And The Monk
The last page gives me shivers.
The Island
Eleanor Davis, the creator, hasn’t updated her site for a long time now. But this little story is a gem.
FLEEP
An intriguing tale.
Vulcan and Vishnu
A nice adventure with no dialogue. Excellent visual storytelling.