The Weekly Daily Comics Review Review Podcast - Episode 2!

Join Bryce and xy as they chat with Brian Russell of Underfold fame! If you like this podcast we’d love to hear from you and we might just make it a regular feature! I hope you like the sound of me breathing!

You can listen or download the podcast right here!

Show notes:

Bryce talks about things he doesn’t know. The syndicates that contacted Dean were United and Creators (50% is still half in most countries!) not King Syndicates as some idiot said on the podcast. You can also catch the clip of Ugly Bob, JB’s long lost uncle right here.

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Call to Action!

Attention DCR Devotees - the humorless, unattractive butt-holes at Creators and United Features Syndicates recently contacted our friend at Dean's Comic Booth and told him he's got to stop doing his comic mash-ups because they think it constitutes copyright infringement. Unless you're a millionaire lawyer bad ass, about all we can do about it is to let Dean know how much we love what he's doing and that we want him to keep going stronger than ever. The specific post about what happened is right here so head on over and leave a comment so he knows we've got his back!

I don't think I've ever formally thanked Dean, but one of the reasons we've seen a decent traffic jump here was because he added us to the blog roll of his site and said some fond words about us a while ago. He is the hardest working comic blogger I know of and an integral part of this small community we have online. Thanks for everything you do Dean!

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Pre-Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Comics Post!

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and I don't have any idea if Mike will be making a post but just in case I decided to pre-empt him with one a day early. BOOYA SPIDER-MAN GUY!

Nedroid 11/25/09

I'm thankful for xy and Mike, all our Project Wonderful advertisers and our amazing fans!

XKCD 11/24/09

Something about this time of year always reminds me of that damn ski game. Somebody needs to remake it in 3d or maybe make a full length motion picture based on it. Rainbow jumps, annoying snowboarders, logs, dogs and snow monsters!

The Middletons 11/25/09

So did you know this whole "turkey makes you sleepy" thing is total shit? Please enlighten yourself and everyone you know so we can stop these LIES! Here's an article backing it up.

Dinosaur Comics 11/25/09

In America it is easy to forget that not everywhere is the same as here. For example did you know in Canadia they don't even celebrate the fourth Thursday of November? Come on Canadia, get with the times already!

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Sooooooo Yeah....

Besides coming up with awful post titles, I also need to apologize because I forgot to thank Mike for a spectacular 500th post. You rock Mike! Also sorry for the late post, and sorry for only doing 2 comics, and sorry that the commentary isn't very good. Hopefully xy will return in December so you've only got to deal with me two days a week.

B.C. 11/24/09

So a guy kidnaps you and he's about to kill you and he looks at your bellybutton and he's like "ewww an outie!" and then he just dumps you in the woods instead of turning you in to his next skin-coat. Do you sit there and go "gawd I'm such a reject!"?

F Minus 11/24/09

While I've been away all these months I haven't read any print comics besides the ones in the posts on this site and I just realized how much I missed F-Minus. I would totally bring my own stool to a party if the thought crossed my mind.

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Of Dicks and Family Circus

I think that each and every Monday I will try to bring you some comics that have nothing to do with sex, but if you read them in the right(wrong) frame of mind it will make them dirty and awful, hopefully for your enjoyment! This is going to be tasteless so hopefully you've recently had your tongue removed.

Bizarro 11/16/09

Speaking of oversized equipment, eh he he he he......

Zits 11/16/09

Is it normal to talk to your parents about your friends.... uh.... junk?

Buckles 11/16/09

This one is for you Sparky, I'm not even going to explain it. We don't need Google increasing our page rank for bestiality any more than it already is.

Mutts 11/16/09

It's nice to have something in common with Earl.

Family Circus 11/16/09

What the hell? This doesn't compute - is Billy trying to climb up in to that tree from the fence on to that tiny branch? He doesn't need a guardian angel, just some common fucking sense. DICKS!

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Comics. Comics are Always Changing

So this whole real life thing is about to get a lot more hectic. Unless I can find some new writers or my existing writers find time in their already packed schedules to fill in for me, the DCR will be going on a short term hiatus. So if you've ever thought about getting in to the field of yelling at artists who pay no attention to you, drop us an email at dailycomicsreview@gmail.com!

My Cage 5/11/09

It is so rare to read a comic strip that actually changes from time to time. That is why it's so important to recognize creators like Melissa DeJesus & Ed Power. It takes huevos to mix characters up, but it is an important step in keeping your comic strip fresh. Just imagine what would happen if Blondie and Dagwood got divorced or John died and Garfield had to go to the shelter. You might actually read them again! And if you're not following My Cage already, what are you waiting for?


Imagine This 5/11/09

Another relatively new strip that is quite enjoyable is Imagine This. Imaginary friends were definitely needed on the comics page, and this off-beat and sometimes random comic is always bringin us a new angle. I would eat this omelet in a second by the way, sounds DELICIOUS!


Luann 5/11/09

"Hey baby, wanna come wipe my ass?" Brad has NO GAME; Toni has been doing everything she can to control herself from jumping his bones (she's a slut) but somehow Brad is totally oblivous. I need a shower, I feel dirty now.

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Celebrate Good Times, COME ON!

Alley Oop 5/8/09

Alley Oop enjoyed their 75th anniversary of the strip starting by printing bad art by kids, and it is finally over!!! Does anyone remember when they started celebrating the "birthday"? I actually went back and found the original press release sent out by their syndicate here(in pdf), and the actual day was August 7, 2008. That means that Alley Oop has been patting themselves on the back on an almost daily basis for the last NINE MONTHS. Someone contact Guiness Record Books, this was perhaps the longest continuous self-congratulatory masturbation session IN ALL TIME. Lets hope no one ever does something like that again.


Chainsawsuit 5/8/09

Is that really a thing? REALLY? Chainsawsuit is one of my new favorite web comics, and you should check it out for sure! It's not new as in new for the web, just new to me. Now if you'll excuse me I'm off to the fake boob sto... I MEAN GROCERY STORE.... yeah.

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Mark Trail Wins!

Mark Trail 5/6/09

The year is over 1/3 over already and you might as well stop reading all comics for the rest of the year. Without even trying, Jack Elrod has created the funniest comic strip you will see for the next 200 some odd days. I can honestly say it is fucked up and disturbing how excited I am to see Mark ride his horse down the hill and kick these two amateur bankrobbers (and worst kidnappers ever) asses with his fist. Actually, that sounds pretty gross. And poorly phrased.


It's All About You 5/6/09

I've often wondered what I would think if I ran in to someone else who was exactly like me. Probably "I'm not gay, but that guy right there is pretty attractive."


Family Tree 5/6/09

INGRID? HA HA HA WHAT A STUPID ASS NAME! Sorry if that is your name, but I don't personally know any one named Ingrid, so I don't feel bad making that joke. By the way, saying "made up-sounding African names is still a little racist. A little.

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OH GOD BORING TUESDAY

There's only so much you can do when it's just not there. "What is it?" you may wonder. if you have to ask, you'll never understand.


Pickles 5/5/09

You could even say it's getting more and more leotarded. I am a huge Dan Savage fan and I have been waiting for a chance to bring out his new term he minted in last weeks column. If you don't read Savage Love or listen to the Savage Lovecast, you are missing out. When I was thinking about starting a blog originally I either wanted to do comics or sex advice, but who wants to listen to a 20-something married guy talk about comics, I MEAN SEX.

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Monday Funday, Some Say No Way!

Family Circus 5/4/09

He must be really sick since he's talking in to a calculator. Half the people reading this are hoping Billy gets better and the other half are hoping it's terminal. Well actually since this is the DCR it's probably more like 90% swine flu, 10% AIDS.


Marvin 5/4/09

What does it say about Mallard Filmore when Marvin is a better political cartoon than you? I think that dog is using a line from a Pennywise song.


Wee Pals 5/4/09

Connie does her best Donald Rumsfeld impersonation here, asking herself a question and then answering it, all for the purpose of being a total bitch. We all know Ralph has some serious confidence issues - due to the fact that his parents hate him. What does Connie have against giant gorillas from remote lost islands anyways? That guy killed three T-Rex in a fight all by himself. TOTAL BAD ASS.

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The DCR - Expanding till We Take Over Everything

I feel like a total douche ass for not saying anything about this before but the DCR now has a forum! Mikey P who runs Meerkat Entertainment(home of the famous Spider-Man blog) invited us to join with him in their forumy goodness. You should head on over there right now, sign up for an account (FREE!) and start telling me why the DCR will never be any good. I'd really appreciate it! This is my last regular post for April, I will see you all on Friday for our worst comics of the month poll launch.


Reality Check 4/29/09

Zeus is aparently a balding, mongoloid cyclops. No one who has ever seen a Wii in real life would confuse what was drawn here with an actual version of the console. Gah!


Daddy's Home 4/29/09

Oh yeah, newspapers aren't obligated to their advertisers? People in the paper business need to figure out that if you offer ad space directly on the funny pages it's a win-win. It will be very popular for advertisers and all of us comic strip lovers wont complain because at least you'll be maintaining your funny pages instead of cutting the comics we love. You don't have to say anything, I know I'm a genius.

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Either/Or Comics Review

Alley Oop 4/28/09

Either the Bender's just don't care any more, or 7-year-old August can fit more entertainment in to a single panel line drawing than "professional" cartoonists can write in MONTHS.


Ferd'nand 4/28/09

Either perspective drawing is very hard or Ferd'nand is a full grown human living in Hobbiton.


Apartment 3-G 4/28/09

Either Apartment 3-G is a public housing unit for mentally ill people with violent tendencies or it's a collection grounds for all the previous staffers of the US rendition and secret prison camps overseas that we've just closed down.


Dennis the Menace 4/28/09

Who is talking here? Either the Wilsons bought a parrot so they wont have to keep repeating the same old tired lines or Mr. Wilson has accumulated so much raw hatred in his heart that he has acquired the ability to speak with only his mind.

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And on and on and on...

I did kind of a big one year post yesterday so today I'll keep things short and sweet, including the comic reviews.

Edge City 4/27/09

"How am I supposed to cut up the bodies in the dark?!? Jeez!


Mark Trail 4/27/09

Rusty should really change his name to Fail. Fail Trail. Has a nice ring to it.


The Argyle Sweater 4/27/09

Ha ha, creepy movie from almost 20 years ago reference! And it's never been done before by anybody else, like Gary Larson or some one.

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Just Another Sunday... NOT!

So today is kind of a big deal. One year ago I made my first post and the Daily Comics Review was born. It hasn't always been every day, funny, or about comics, but it has been 365 days! I've learned a lot about blogging, networking and promotion in this time. I've read several thousand comic strips and web comics in order to bring you a handful of the best and worst each day. This whole thing has been pretty cool.

Before I show you all some strips to illustrate what is new and what hasn't changed in the last year, I've got some people to thank! Eric Carlson was my first assistant and without his formating and SEO help the DCR might never have gotten off the ground. Brian Hall of Watch This Space was the first person to take a crack at covering the weekend, and although he doesn't stop by very often any more, he took the 7-days-a-week pressure off my shoulders which definitely helped me not burn out. All of my current writers are bad asses. Kaitlyn, XY and Stella all volunteer their time here to help me attempt my own little internet dream and I hope you all stay around the DCR for a long time. Lastly I would like to thank the fans! One comment about something you liked or hated can make all the difference between feeling like I'm making something people enjoy and is worth my time, or that I am just kidding myself in to thinking someone would read what I write.

Rhymes with Orange 4/26/09

It was true when I started and it's still true today. If you look hard enough you can find someone doing something original and entertaining every day within this medium we all love.

Watch Your Head 4/26/09

I know last year when we started the newspaper comic page wasn't doing so well but it seems the degeneration is accelerating more every day. Comics as we know them are changing drastically and it is our job as fans to support what we love. Look for more calls for action this year as we get involved in the fight to save our media.


The Family Circus 4/26/09

I've said it before and I'll say it again - everyone hates Jeffey. We will continue to strike against bad cartoons and lazy creators every day until our dying day, and that's a promise.


Nest Heads 4/26/09

That dying day might not be too far off if creators keep making these Google Earth comics. If I am still reading these in a year I don't think I'll want to live any more.

So when I read this post one year from now here is what I hope is new: 1:This fucking recession is over. 2: The website is even more popular and people are loving our podcasts. 3: I am crowned comedy king of the interwebs!

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T-Minus 2 Days and Counting

This Sunday we will be celebrating our one year anniversary! Look for a super special Sunday edition of The DCR! And don't forget to toss a little something something in our paypal tip jar to help us celebrate!

Marmaduke 4/23/09

They wouldn't buy him a dog for getting good grades. They wouldn't buy him a dog for his birthday. They wouldn't even let the Make-A-Wish people get him a dog after his diagnosis. So he traded his X-Box to Marmaduke's owners for their pet. Sounds like the script to the latest feel-good kids movie on Disney.


Baldo 4/24/09

You spend a week saying goodbye to one of the seminal characters from your strip and within a week you're making diarrhea jokes. I am missing Joey much earlier than I expected. While some elderly people might talk about their bowel movements with loved ones, teenagers don't talk about taking a dump with anybody except their guy friends, otherwise it is just WEIRD.


Popeye 4/24/09

First things first - no, you are not on acid. Are the double thought balloons for ? and ! really necessary? I'm sure there is a term for people with ghost sex fantasies but that is one area of the internet I have been lucky enough to avoid so far in my life. What do you do on a ghost date? They can't eat or interact with anything physically.

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Earth Day Comics BLARGH!

Today is Earth Day in case you haven't already heard, and almost every comic strip found a way to remind us that IT'S EARTH DAY! I work at an office where people leave the lights on in their office when they leave for 2 hour lunches, leave the lights on in the bathroom that only gets used 4-5 times a day, and people glug bottled water instead of the awesome tap water we have here because "our pipes are old." Did I wait until today to start giving them shit about it and trying to get them to change? No, because Earth Day is every day!


Sally Forth 4/22/09

Thanks for illustrating my point you crazy ho. Don't delude yourself in to thinking you care about the earth because you do something once a year. I hope next year Ted Forth builds a composting outhouse in his back yard, COMEDY GOLD.


Blondie 4/22/09

Some random thoughts about the constant mailman collisions in this comic: mailmen aren't out delivering mail before 8 AM when most people are going to work right? Are Dagwood and Herb scissoring? Why is God allowing this comic strip to continue existing?

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Disturbing Relevations from Behind the Comic Scenes

I always wait until after my post to write this little blurb at the top. All I can say today is probably don't show this post to your kids.

Close to Home 4/21/09

Forget the disturbing picture. Forget the fact that if we had this technology, people wouldn't know about it because the government would own it. Forget that this guy has spiders for pupils. Why would book stores do something that would put them out of business? HATE HATE HATE!


Crock 4/21/09

Nevermind the joke here about Crock being an evil leader, apparently he also has a peephole in the mens shower. You might want to check with Stella, but that seems a little gay.


The Flying McCoys 4/21/09

"You push around big balls of shit? Because that is what dung beetles do." Why is Dung Beetle-Man a fat guy with a fro?


Red and Rover 4/21/09

Brian Basset, are you serious? This quote has never been used to illustrate the "friendship" type of love. Every time people are talking about spring and "love" they really mean "fucking". Tomorrow the comic will be "Red, why are you taking that peanut butter in your room with Rover?"


Family Tree 4/21/09

The D in E.D. stand for dysfunction you nut-sack! But I guess if you were to say what it would actually be, E.D.D., then you can't tie a strip about a young high school girl to a bunch of old guys whose dicks don't work any more. HELLO EDITORS? ANYONE HOME?

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Quick and Dirty Comics Review!

No time to link, proof-read or comment beyond what I've already did, hope you like it!

Cornered 4/17/09

Cornered seems to have infiltrated my head and gone directly to the "worst nightmare" district. It would serve me right for living my atheistic existence and engaging in this snarky blogger lifestyle to die and go up to heaven and be denied entry because of all the feelings I hurt while running the DCR.


Baldo 4/17/09

So I guess I should say something nice now? It takes balls to run a comic strip with a slightly continual plot and make the decision to get rid of a character. I've been reading Baldo for over a year now, and though I always remember cringing slightly whenever Joey was in the strip (readying myself for the inevitable slacking off joke) I was taken aback by my own feelings of sadness to see him go. Wait a minute, me.... feelings.... fuck this I need a different comic quick!


Alley Oop 4/17/09

OH GOD IT FEELS SO GOOD TO HAVE THE HATE RUNNING THROUGH MY VEINS AGAIN! Aparently in Central America they have red dinosaurs who pass the time doing the Electric Slide. Thanks for being awful Alley, I feel like myself again.


Judge Parker 4/17/09

BORING BORING BOOOOOOOOORRRRRING! Judge Parker dialog is worse than the intros to most porno movies. Scratch that, ALL porno movies, because then at least you know you're going to see some boneing.


The Better Half 4/16/09

Does anybody own a TV remote control that actually clicks or has this idea only been propagated by evil cartoonists so the awful jokes they write make sense? Please, if you've owner a clicker that clicks let us know!

P.S. I hate how this strip looks. Potatoes chips in a turnip? How is the chair this guy is sitting in possibly connected to reality where his feet are that high up, unless his feet come right out of his pelvis.

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