Webcomics in Print: Die Kitty Die and Markiplier

by Andrea Purcell

Are you glued to your computer screen reading webcomics? Looking for an excuse to get out of the house? Have no fear, your favorite webcomics may already be at your local comic shop! Webcomics are more popular than ever, and comic publishers are taking notice. As an introduction to new creators and fun characters, they are bringing fans to the medium and invading comic book stores. From fantasy to comedy with detours through the strange and surreal, these digital stories are unique looks at what small press creators are making. 

There’s a bit of everything online and we’ve endeavored to bring you the best of what’s available. From Kickstarter projects, web series, and more, webcomics are a unique medium where the only uniting factor is being on the Internet. We’ve listed a few below, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. There really is something for everyone in the wide world of webcomics.

The Internet is full of great comics, and we’ve pulled the best from the August PREVIEWS catalog for you. August's "Webcomics in Print" column has web series and Kickstarters for fans of all comics, including the adventures of a Youtube superstar, a super powered three-legged dog, a Kickstarter science fiction epic, and more!

A Piggy's Tale

An adorable all-ages comic and Kickstarter success, A Piggy’s Tale (AUG161294) will warm reader’s heart with it’s based on real life hero - who happens to be a three legged dog. Piggy and Simon, writer Tod Emko’s real life pets take center stage in this fun superhero story as they set off on a grand adventure to help those around them in New York City. It’s up to this dynamic duo to save the city from evil-doers and nothing will stand in their way, a point Piggy makes clear by his tenacious nature and can-do attitude.

Die Kitty Die #1

Dan Parent and Fernando Ruiz, best known for their work as artists for Archie Comics, are bringing their successful Kickstarter to print with Die Kitty Die #1 (AUG161458). Following the story of Kitty Ravencraft, a witch who was the star of a popular comic, this tongue-in-cheek look at comic book tropes is a zany and irreverent look at what happens to comic book stars once the books stop selling. Desperate to drum up publicity for Kitty’s dying comic series, her publisher tries to kill her off – both in comics and real life! A meta take on a traditional comic trope, Die Kitty Die shows what can happen when killing off your main character goes a little too far. 

Markiplier

The Youtube superstar Mark “Markiplier” Fishbach has taken over the world of comics with the collection of his series from Red Giant Entertainment in Markiplier (AUG161853). After being sent a mysterious watch by a “fan”, Markiplier finds himself hopping through time and space! As he encounters monsters, robots, dragons, demons, vampires, zombies, and even more crazy creatures; Mark must do what he can to return home. But as he slides through dimensions will he be able to find his way back, and who sent him the watch in the first place? 

Girrion #1

A gorgeous science fiction adventure brought to life through Kickstarter, Girrion #1 (AUG161857) is coming to comic book stores. The sweeping epic follows the journey of Jarra, a downtrodden factory worker who dreams of escaping his fate and does, but not in the way he imagined. As a dark entity called the Halodron attacks his city, Jarra escapes only to be thrown into a war of magic and weaponry. History starts to unravel amidst the destruction and a mysterious technology only know as Girrion starts to stir. It’s up to Jarra to save his crumbling empire from its damaging past, if only he can find out how.