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My favorites are probably:

1. Something Positive, which is a comic about the misadventures of a group of Bostonians, featuring excessive violence and sarcasm. The following is something I found on the web -- if anyone cares, I can give credit for it: Randy [the writer] has made a story that has become more involved than strange play rehearsals and D&D. What was once an innocent romp through a field of cynicism and sex midgets has become a heart-felt, honest, and sometimes painful story. What's even better, is that though melodrama can be a dangerous medium to work with, Randy does it flawlessly. [Edited out spoilers regarding a recent, depressing storyline]. Kudos to Randy for actually having people feel sympathetic towards his characters. The fucking bastard.

2. Queen of Wands, which is probably even harder to describe, but is about a group of friends in Denver. It's now over, and going through re-runs with artist commentary.

Both comics are focused on the dramatic, but with a heavy emphasis on the humor and satire.

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"Die Deutschen meinen, daß die Kraft sich in Härte und Grausamkeit offenbaren müsse, sie unterwerfen sich dann gerne und mit Bewunderung:[...]. Daß es Kraft giebt in der Milde und Stille, das glauben sie nicht leicht."

"The Germans believe that power must reveal itself in hardness and cruelty and then submit themselves gladly and with admiration[...]. They do not believe readily that there is power in meekness and calm."

-- Friedrich Nietzsche