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Anthony Clark is one of my favorite cartoonists. He has done great work coloring the pages of Dr. McNinja, and his misadventures of Beartato and Reginald are always entertaining. Pretty much anything that Anthony Clark AKA Nedroid does is made of pure awesome. This holds true for his work dealing with the holidays as well. First up comes a short comic that was written by Benito Cereno and illustrated by Anthony Clark. It is both entertaining and educational, as it teaches us why some people hit a log with a stick to make it poop candy on Christmas. That is a real Christmas tradition that we should all learn about, so read this joyous story at Comics Alliance.

Next up comes Anthony’s work with Beartato and Reginald in Nedroid Comics. Clark weaves a Christmas story over three parts in true Dickens fashion, except better. Check out the first installment in the series below and go to Nedroid.com to read the rest. Happy Holidays from Hero District folks, hopefully these comics put you in the right frame of mind to celebrate!

Autobiographical comics are often fairly dull. Things that you find interesting are often only interesting to you because they happened to you. This is a problem that many autobiographical comics run into, as things the creator finds entertaining aren’t always of any importance to the audience. A comic about how your waitress forgot to put a lemon in your water is very rarely going to appeal to anyone besides yourself, and that includes the lemon forgetting waitress. Colorado artist Sam Spina has done an excellent job with his daily comic, Spinadoodles, keeping it entertaining and usually lighthearted while giving readers a peek into his life.

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Spinadoodles does an excellent job of keeping things interesting on a daily basis, mainly due to Spina’s quick, dry wit. Each comic feels like it is letting you in on some sort of inside joke. That is mainly because Spinadoodles feels like an extremely honest comic. Spina has avoided the temptation to portray himself as a hero all the time, while I am almost positive any autobiographical comic I did would basically be the same as an average issue of Batman. Spina reveals his moments of social awkwardness, arguments, and bad haircuts with us. Let’s face it, as a society we are much more interested in other people’s problems than anything else, hence the explosion of reality television. That same basic principle is at work here with Spinadoodles, but Spina’s problems are similar to the problems that everyone else has, just handled with a bit more humor. We like things we can relate to that also make us laugh, so it is no surprise that Spinadoodles is so consistently entertaining.

Sam Spina’s Health Problems Comic

The artwork is also fun to look at; Spina has a loose but expressive style that is rarely hard on the eyes. One of the best parts of reading a daily comic is seeing the creator develop as an artist. Spina has refined his comic art over the years, and is still improving. It is clear that he has grown just by looking at his characters from earlier comics compared to his more recent. That doesn’t mean that all the comics are immaculately drawn, some are better than others. Spina will often admit that himself when a comic is rushed, but the occasional spot of sloppiness also kind of works with a diary comic such as this. The art itself helps to display what kind of mood and energy Spina had on that day, serving as another subtle way to draw a connection with the reader. There is definitely room for improvement with Spinadoodles, as some jokes fall flat, some art is better than other examples, and some days are simply more interesting than others, but it is still a very entertaining and addicting read. There’s really not much more we can ask for from a webcomic than that.

It is common knowledge that comic books are the most powerful of aphrodisiacs, with comic book fans often being irresistible to the opposite sex. At least that is how many nerdy fantasies play out. With the propensity for comics to show people with impressive musculature and mammaries in skintight suits, it is no surprise that some people enjoy dressing up like these characters, even when participating in what this family friendly article will refer to as “maritals”. Who wouldn’t want to have the prowess and powers of Mr. Fantastic in bed? Still, it can be a tricky subject to handle. Luckily for us, Funny or Die has done just that with their look on nerd sex.

I think the important thing to take away from this video is that girl is completely willing to have sex with that nerd. There is hope. Funny or Die has put out quite a few hilarious videos, but this is definitely one of the best comic book related ones. Good old fashioned juvenile humor never gets old. To prove this, here are a couple humorous Spider-Man pictures.

Yes. Spider stuff.

There are many different kinds of comics, ranging from the big name superhero comics to the comics in newspapers. The thing is, it is pretty damn hard for people to get a new comic published in either of those venues. Luckily the internet has given creators another option; they can simply post their comics on their own website. Of course, this, like most self publishing projects, has produced more piles of steaming crap than anything else, but there are definitely some real gems to be found. One of the best things about webcomics is that you get to see creators grow as both artists and writers. Here are some of the best examples of webcomics, sure to rival any comic in their quality.

Nedroid Comics

Irreverent humor is all the rage these days, and nobody has a firmer grasp on it than Anthony Clark of Nedroid fame. The wacky adventures of Beartato, Reginald, and sometimes Harrison are all delightfully charming. This is one of the most upbeat and ridiculous webcomics ever made, don’t expect any serious topics to be covered. Do expect every comic to put a smile on your face. The only bad thing about Nedroid Comics is the fact that there is no regular update schedule. You will just have to check back regularly to make sure you don’t miss anything.

Cyanide and Happiness

If Nedroid Comics are the most happy and upbeat webcomics ever, then Cyanide and Happiness comics are the most hilariously dark webcomics ever. These are definitely not for the kiddies. Nonetheless, they are hilarious. The clever writing makes almost every gag a gem. You even forget that all the drawings are simply stick figures! Cyanide and Happiness is one of the most consistently funny webcomics around; you always know what you are getting when you read it.

Questionable Content

Questionable Content by Jeph Jacques is definitely a webcomic that should be read from the beginning. It is fascinating to see how Jacques has grown as both an artist and a storyteller. Questionable Content did not have a strong start, it was basically the same old comic about twenty-somethings hanging out and making jokes about indie music. Now there are well developed characters, story lines that delve into important issues, and far fewer indie music references and more jokes that can be appreciated by all. This is how the evolution of a webcomic should look.

The Adventures of Dr. McNinja

The Adventures of Dr. McNinja is about a doctor who is also a ninja. He has a mustachioed Mexican child who rides a velociraptor as a sidekick and his receptionist is a gorilla. Now that you have had this brief introduction to Dr. McNinja, prepare to be surprised as I tell you it is actually a superbly written comic. In fact, Chris Hastings, the writer of Dr. McNinja, has been hired to work on the greatest character ever, Marvel’s Deadpool. The coloring is done by Nedroid’s Anthony Clark, so if you enjoy Nedroid Comics you will also love Dr. McNinja. Seriously, Dr. McNinja is awesome.

Least I Could Do

Least I Could Do is arguably the best webcomic around. The art by Lar deSouza is amazing, his facial expressions are especially amusing, but what really brings this comic together is the writing. Ryan Sohmer has done a wonderful job creating characters that are not only entertaining, but relatable. We all have that one friend who lives in their own world, and manages to drag the rest of us into their admittedly fun reality. Multiply that by a hundred and you have Least I Could Do, so you know that means it’s always a good time.