The lead pic is a still from Alexander, Servant of the Water of Life, by Reimena Lee. I’ve only just started it, but as a history nut, I have hopes! Here’s the about:

It’s an online graphic novel retelling the life and legends of Alexander the Great, part of a 2000yr old literary tradition called the Alexander Romance.

In 323 BCE, Alexander the Great begins to fear. Fearing the destruction of his pothos — i.e., his longing for life, ambition, and eternal conquest — from old age, Alexander embarks on a quest for the elusive Water of Life while accompanied by his wisest, most trustworthy Servant.

As they experience a series of countless fabulous wonders, including glass submarines, naked philosophers, Amazonians, and talking prophetic trees, Alexander confronts his complex legacy and reflects on the life and deeds that will cement his transformation into one of the most unforgettable figures in world history.

alexanderromance.com


And here’s one I finally finished, the other week. It’s called Vattu:

It’s set off-world, in a sort of middle-ages era, and reimagines what society, species, politics and even physical laws are like. It took 12yrs to produce and consists of 1200+ pages, so anyone who digs it is in for a long treat. My one complaint is that some of the main characters are a bit hard to tell apart, but then there’s a helpful guide for that. 🙂

https://rice-boy.com/vattu/

  • TBH it’s Southern-USA produced, and I can understand any appropriate backlash upon that, but this one truly does seem ‘Euro’ in spirit, from my POV.

Mille sabords!, I’d like to put together a nice summation of our favorite Euro-tinged webcomics, a bit like the “Movie Night” link post did.

So… got any favorites there, mateys?

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    10 hours ago

    I used to read “Stand Still. Stay Silent” several years back: https://www.sssscomic.com/

    Looks like it was briefly mentioned a couple months ago on this community. Apparently the artist became Christian and ended the series and is now “drawing comics for the glory of God”. (why couldn’t one of those Scandinavian death metalheads have gotten to her first?!?)

    Anyway, I really liked the series bc it was very infused with a Scandinavian outlook, even though it was postapocalyptic. She considered things like difficulties related to people speaking different languages. Also the art was really cool. The worldbuilding was great and the story was interesting but kind of meandering so I stopped reading bc I was going to wait and binge, but then I forgot about it.

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      9 hours ago

      I read her comic from before this one, A Redtails Dream, it’s one of the most beautiful comics I’ve ever seen. When it was done and she published it I’ve never thrown money at something so fast.

      Interesting life path for her, I hope it brings her what she needs.

      I just checked and the comic is still up!! Highly recommend!

      http://www.minnasundberg.fi/artd.php

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        7 hours ago

        oh wow I just read her “testimony comic” about her Christianity… tho to be honest I started skimming about 70% of the way thru when she started talking about “conviction of sin”… anyway it was kinda interesting up to that poing seeing this lil bunny worrying about The Meaning of Humanity and the Heat Death of the Universe:

        https://www.hummingfluff.com/testimonycomic/

        That “Redtail’s Dream” comic sounds interesting, Ima check it out tomorro.

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      10 hours ago

      Ooooh yeah, I remember that from a couple years ago, Sergio!

      Now, it seems pretty good to me!
      https://www.sssscomic.com/

      Or not? What think…?

      why couldn’t one of those Scandinavian death metalheads have gotten to her first?!?

      Haha, now that’s easy…!
      Hilda always comes first! ❤️