Most Popular Webcomic Genres
By Tracy on October 15th, 2009Posted In: Blog
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WARNING: THIS BLOG IS FULL OF ADVICE.
Well, How-To's, Hacks, and General Discussion, really; but also alot of guidance on how to do things, and on what not to do. It's what I've learned, and what I'm sharing with you.
Much of it is solid. The rest requires more be said. Please weigh what you learn here with other insights to see what works best for you. Thank you.
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(Our recent comparison study (that we will now affectionately call ‘The Comparison Study’) that entailed our scouring the internet for the statistical facts of several webcomics established for 12 months or more, revealed the following data. Please note that this information is by no means definitive, but does represent trends that best answer some of the Webcomic Industry’s fundamental questions)
The most popular webcomics feature anthropomorphic characters (animals, robots, toys) as well as computer programming, technology, gaming, science and fantasy themes. These are termed as:
• Furry
• Slice-of-Life
• Gaming
• Action / Adventure
• Fantasy
Tomorrow we will answer the question, What are Webcomic Readers versus Visitors?
