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https://gildaandmeekandtheuniverse.blogspot.com/2020/02/welcome-to-gilda-and-meek-and-un-iverse.html

Finally after a good bit of time I have completed the series "Gilda & Meek" by Matt Zimmer, also known as "The uncomix universe of Gilda & Meek!"! This series has been quite the adventure - from the good, the bad, the moments of joy to the moments of complete horror. The characters in this creative and witty story line truly come to life. As I started "Gilda & Meek" I wasn't sure what I was getting into. But right off the back I could tell it has something that is hard to find in stories and comics at times - it has passion. Matt started with Gilda, who he created while he was in first grade and it just grew from there.

The art is something some people may not enjoy. But you know what? I did. I felt like the art is original and fits for the story at hand. It may not be perfect, it may not win any awards but it will stay with you. It fits for what is going down. They are drawn in a simple but familiar art style. I can't quite put my finger on it but it sort of brings me back to my childhood and cartoons if that makes any sense. The characters are raw, fresh and deep and for that mixed in with the realistic writing and dialogue plus the bits from the narrator - we the readers get quite the treat. I haven't read a comic with such a combination at all and for that is another reason why this series stands out among web comics out there. It proves to keep things sane and us readers level headed as we wittiness some weird and at times chaotic things go down in this strange and wonderous world. The story takes us all over the place - from flashbacks many years ago, to space, to storylines that connect in lose but strong ways with the current plot
- the story doesn't get old or spoil. Matt's writing is the strongest part of "Gilda & Meek".

As the story unwinds and the plot gets darker and deeper I felt more and more for this cast of characters. Their personalities are vastly different from each other - from the kind hearted Meek to his little sassy sister Bernadette, to the innocent piranha to intelligent Julius to the brave Gilda - they all play such an important role with each other as friends and a grown family. Then we have the villains who are a whole mix of emotions and personalities! I think the cast of characters is one of the best parts of this series. The characters still stay with me. And as I took breaks from reading I would think about them during different parts of the day. The struggles they go through, what makes them tick and have character development all felt real to me in a way I can't honestly describe. Even the characters I didn't like or respect much *cough*Mayor Vic Puff*cough* made an impression - even if it was one of the most corrupted villains out there.

Matt also is here on Dreamwidth where he writes about his story and the madness and beauty behind it: https://matt-zimmer.dreamwidth.org/ He also writes about other topics which you may enjoy.

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Current Music: instrumental indie folk music

So it's been about two weeks and I haven't wrote a Comic Fury review. And that's okay. To be honest it was starting to feel repetitive and I'm not sure if my writing has gotten better as a result. So I am just taking some time off. I think I will go back to every other week or every three weeks. But I just wanted to let you guys who like to read them know. Instead it has been nice taking a break writing about what I am grateful for in my life and answering those questions. But I will go back to them someday soon. I just need time to breath.

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Current Music: The radio (which has a mix of older & newer stuff!)

https://comicfury.com/comicprofile.php?url=wordisthebird

For any of you who are looking to read about a cute, smart and kind domesticated kakapo parrot along with his friends - well here is the comic for you! I feel it is an original idea for a comic that stands out all on it's own for it's own special reasons. MK_Wizard has wrote some lighthearted, creative and joyful shorts on Word that are a refreshing change of pace on Comic Fury. Their style is not only charming and cute but is also fun since it is from the point of view of Word and his friends. We also get to see the family and other's who interact with these fun filled birds. Even different pets!

Before I read this comic I knew little of Kakapo parrots and honestly domesticated birds in general. So it was nice to read and think of them interacting with a family and other birds. They seem to be quite charming! I feel compelled to learn more about them now. We get to see all the new curiosities for Word and the others as they learn together (and get into minor trouble together!). From putting on makeup to dealing with household items, they get into some silly situations. MK_Wizard tells us inspirations or little tidbits from that page and the topic which is always fun to read I personally think.

I think one of my favorite parts of "Word is the bird" was that I could read as I pleased. It didn't matter wherever I stopped, I could just pick up without skipping a beat. It is now completed and you can read it all from the cute dance word is doing on the first page to the bittersweet ending with a heartfelt goodbye to us readers. As I read this sweet comic I could sense the care and passion that went into it.
Check it out today, you may be surprised with how cute and silly a Kakapoo can be.

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Current Music: Classical wintertime music

https://distromius.thecomicseries.com/comics/1#content-start

This was one of the first comics on CF I think I got all caught up on since it was such an enjoyable read and I was curious to see how things would happen next!... It's 'Distromius'!! It's also one of the first sci-fi series that I got into on the site. With an adventurous spin! There are a number of reasons I am happy I started reading it, I will share those with you now:

We start the comic with an air of mystery with a radio telling us a traffic report. We then meet our first character, get their reaction and soon meet another and get their interaction of them, some of it funny and some of it getting serious. The story then starts to take off in on it's own it feels like. Right away we notice all the detail that Laridae gives to each page. From the shadows, to shading, to the expressions of the character's - you can clearly see that a good amount of care and time went into this comic/story.

I think my two favorite things I took away from reading this comic was how original the character designs are and the use of expressions that happen with each panel. The characters are similar to animal species with each one being different in their own way. And I love the use of their clothes they wear. From either comfortable to stylish, they always are fun to check out. And back to the expressions that you get to enjoy can honestly tell the story in it's own right. They really set the mood!

So if you are looking to check out something original, mysterious and beautifully illustrated - I recommend you check out 'Distromius'! New updates will be coming in late 2023 (so soon I'm guessing!)

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https://danse.thecomicseries.com/

This comic is especially a special one! It comes from a husband and wife duo! Jack is the illustrator and Nomad is the author! Which is the first I have read and had the honor to experience.

So this story starts off with our main character, Becca who's hometown has a missing person problem... She is an adventurous young woman who is also an urban explorer. Which leads her to this abandoned theater, sneeking answers. I don't want to give much more away, but as the story unfolds and she learns more of this place and what lies ahead you won't want to stop reading. This was one of the first comics on CF that I started and had the joy of finishing.

Both Nomad and Jack truly shine in this creative wonderland of a world. The illustrated details, plot, realistic yet fantasy vibes you get while reading are enjoyable to put it simply. It almost felt as if I were watching a film, since it flowed so well. They work as an amazing team. At the end of the comic you'll get to read a lovely Q & A section on what inspired them to write the story, difficulties on their project, character information and advice for those who want to make a comic as a team with someone else.

I recommend this series to anyone who wants to try something new, spooky, interesting, beautiful and magical. It's not terribly long - long enough to keep you invested, you won't get bored and at the end you'll be happy you experienced it.

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https://minnieandmax.thecomicseries.com/comics/1/

This is actually the second webcomic I have gotten into by Neil, and I am happy to say it is as enjoyable as the first one (Ruby Nation). It is a very special comic I feel in it's own way and covers a few topics all in one that I'm not sure many have tried.

We first start off with these two girls and their group practicing some witchcraft and getting mixed up in quite a bad turn of events none of them expected! Minnie becomes a giant oni and Max becomes a miniature faerie! Both of their personalities are wonderful by the way, since Minnie who is now much bigger than your normal girl is shy, soft spoken and sweet. And Max, who is now tinier than your normal girl is loud, direct and has a personality that is much bolder than her small frame. They truly balance each other out in the best ways.
I don't want to spoil too much here, but they travel about trying to get their normal bodies and lives back. Along the way they must help others - both humans and the supernatural world they are connected with. They both have so much they struggle with - their new bodies, the world around them, their past mistakes and regrets, the unknown future, their feelings for each other and trying to carry on when the cards seem so staked against them.

Not only is Neil's writing great and expressive, but I love his art style and designs of his characters and backgrounds. His use of colors and textures pulls you into the world that he has created and you really can't help but fall for these two girls and want everything to work out for them.

I highly recommend this series and I hope you enjoy it as much as I am currently! :-)

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Current Music: Cello classical music

When we first start off in this unusual and intriguing webcomic we meet Xen and subject M who are both in unfortunate situations of their own in what feels like a world and life that just is not going in their favor. Both seem to be down in their luck, but they strike up a funny and heartwarming friendship over the time they spend together.

As we read and discover, their fates cross with a number of interesting characters in both good and bad situations that they eventually get through. Lord Myk uses both his creative writing skills and humor to tell their tale. But there are also serious and life threating parts through out, so it is not all fun and games. The different personalities truly shine as well as the other's who come into play as the plot thickens. I also enjoy his use of textures, designs and use of color through out the universe he has created for us to enjoy.

It's been a fun treat to see him use other characters with the permission of the creators themselves as cameos through out the comic of Zorgnox. Most of which I'm already reading and it's nice of him to give credit to those other artists/writers. I have been honored that he has used characters from my story/comic.

So if you are looking for something new to try, something both funny and suspenseful, I recommend this webcomic:
Check it out: https://comicfury.com/comicprofile.php?url=zorgnox

Current Mood: calm

Welcome to my first review!

I will introduce Matt since we have talked outside of comments and posts on here, so I feel like it is necessary to say he has a-lot of heart and concerns for his friends and readers well being as they read this story/comic he has created. There were moments as I read Gild And Meek that Matt would warn me about parts getting too dark and moments that may have been too disturbing for me. Worried that I may quit reading and quit being his friend. And that was something I never experienced before and it was actually very helpful knowing that I may be going into something rather dark.

Give it a read and I'm sure you will be surprised by his storytelling abilities, original art style, sense of humor, suspense, and the depth the world he's created goes into. We get the story from the character's point of view but also a nice, rare peek from the narrator as they explain things we the reader may not understand or simply know. Behind the scenes if you will. As he unravels this place and time we get to learn a bit about each character - what makes them tick, how they interact with each other and at the same time there is still plenty of mystery with each page. I think my favorite thing Of this comic is Matt's use of expressions with his characters. Followed up by his writing. You can easily tell he writes well and enjoys himself as he is telling this tale.

I recommend this comic to anyone who is wanting to try something new and original. Break free of your norms and give "Gilda And Meek And the Un-Inverse a chance":
https://comicfury.com/comicprofile.php?url=gildaandmeekandtheun-iverse

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This is how some of our paths have crossed, from the website Comic Fury. Not all have a good opinion on this site, but I have grown to love it over time. At first I thought it was difficult to upload and hard to navigate but now I go on it daily and my comic I have been sharing is almost up to 100 pages. Plus my other art that I share related to my comic has been getting up there in numbers as well.

I have found many nice people and wonderful comics to enjoy from Comic Fury. I think I will start making some reviews of the ones I have choose to read. So something positive to look forward to in the future. I may write my first one later this week if I have the time.