One of the reasons why webcomics command such a large demographic today – besides the fact that they are generally more accessible – lies in the unrestricted nature of their content. While traditional funny-page fodder like Hagar and Blondie tended to be more “family-oriented”, often tiptoeing around certain subjects like sex, drugs, homosexuality and death, webcomics – not being under the same constraints of censorship – have the luxury of addressing these sensitive topics. Writer Steven Lacy says in an article: “What makes the webcomic idea so much more appealing is that, unlike the sanitized and watered-down stuff that you’ll find in the daily paper, comics online are much closer to what you would find in the alternative press – they’re not afraid to swear, be violent, weird, or frankly, make no sense whatsoever.”
Webcomics are usually based on a variety of specialized themes, designed to appeal to a particular group of people. In limiting their focus Continue reading
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