Today I am posting about The Devil's Panties as seen here.
The reason for the title of the entry is mostly because this webcomic manages to baffle me in many ways. It has good art and bad writing, appreciation for readers unless they try to help. I see this creator at almost every con I go to on the eastern seaboard but don't know anyone who likes this comic. I do not understand these dichotomies. ON TO THE REVIEW! WHOOSH!
1. Writing
It's lackluster at best. I haven't even laughed one time at any of the jokes because they're just plain not funny. This is another case of an artists talent absolutely wasted. She's not the best artist I've seen but she's definitely good. It doesn't matter though because the writing doesn't make you want to stick around and find out how good because it's, well, lame. Some of it is lame because the punchline and art don't match.
Here is an example of what I mean about not matching.I guess the character was laughing? Squealing? Joyously about to sneeze? I am also confident she did this just to have 4 panels.
It's a little too boring for my taste, and not funny enough to warrant reading further.
2. Art
As boring and humorless as her writing is, her art is pretty good. I don't object to the posts of the figures she drew in class when she was in art school, as I am a big fan of charcoal renderings.
I also appreciate the black and white scale with an occasional color going on. It's creative and original. She should illustrate and someone else should write. That'd make for a GREAT comic.
3. Uh...what?
"yes I fucking know I can't spell. Do you think that it could POSSIBLY have escaped my notice after 12 YEARS of special education, resource classes, and private tutors?! because if it did then the CONSTANT reminder and LIFE LONG ridicule SURE AS HELL keeps me fucking awair!! "
So what you're saying is that everyone needs to accept that you can't spell yet you decide to pursue a livelihood by illustrating and writing a webcomic. Heaven forbid you get someone to check your work.
It was #3 that really cinched it for me. I might have spent more time on this webcomic but I was completely turned off by this immature and venomous rant. If she, Jennie Breeden, can't take the time to click on spell check or get someone to review her writing, then I can't take the time to read her webcomic, decent art or no. It would be in her best interest to take the "spelling!" rant down if she wants to get new readership and respect.
Other things that make this webcomic meh:
Many inside jokes
Situations without context
Unrelatable even if you're into 'the scene'
Mediocre writing
Final Grade? C- to D
I can't decide between C- and D because I think one of the worst things you can do besides having a terrible comic is to lash out at your fan base. It shows not only a lack of maturity but a lack of appreciation. It's pretty disgusting and unprofessional.
POSTPONE YOUR SUICIDE TILL AFTER MY NEWEST POST PLEASE!
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