Hey guys! I’m restarting a new semi-weekly feature that I used to do once upon a time, called ‘Gecko Recommends’ (or ‘Gecko Reco’ if you’re cool.) Here I’ll be profiling the comics that really, really need profiling, so here we go!
First up is my friend Bill Taylor’s latest comic undertaking, ARIEL 51. I was a huge fan of Bill’s old ‘Tripp’ comic; it perfectly blended two things I care about most: narrative and character-based humor. It’s still early days yet, but I think Ariel 51, his newest venture, is going to be another great one.
His visual style pops, his writing is wonderful and he has an ear for dialogue. Also, it’s an alien-themed comic starring a cute nerd girl. What’s not to like?
Check out Ariel 51 here! And tell ’em Gecko sent ya!
This is such a good idea.
The “Friends” list was way out of date; so many of the comics were in a coma.
Now if only you’d extend the “Recent Comments” section No NO ! Not the water pistol again !! I’ll be good – promise !
Yeah, the ‘friends’ list might need to be removed. Honestly, it seems like every webcomic friend I make ends up going on hiatus about three weeks after I discover their stuff. And then it leads to this awkward ‘Do I remove them from the list when they’re technically on hiatus?’ thing, but let’s face it: they’re just over. Most webcomics have the lifespan of a mayfly.
You’re a kind and giving person. Karma WILL bear this out.
Just doing what I should be doing, but so seldom get around to doing. I need to share more. I’m a lousy sharer.
Wonderful art and colors. He’s truly very talented!
He’s good people too!
Nice cameo, “Frank.”
It would be super helpful to know if these Comics are in Top Web (or somewhere), and their typical Rank, so as to make it easy for us to vote for them.
http://www.topwebcomics.com/vote/20086
That’s the link right there.
I like ARIEL 51.
There’s a CAT in it.
Pretty much any comic can use a cat or two.
(hint hint)
No cats. They’re hard to draw.
@EG
How about CAT-GIRLS ?
Cat-girls are probably easier to draw, but induce nausea in viewers. 😛
Okay, I obediently checked it out. EWWW, she is sucking blood off her finger. But I was good, I didn’t troll.
@Susan
And it’s her FATHER’S Blood.
Ariel 51 is heading to a dark place.
Well, it’s not for everyone, I guess.