Hand of the Morningstar - Web Comic

OK hows this for a them. Group of Superheroes all working as a force for good under the guidance of a religious leader who is guiding their every move and more importantly is the giver of their abilities and has the power to take them away if they are not living up to his goals, which leads us to believe that there are darker undertones to the storyline. The basic premise as described on the site reads. "Superheros and Super Villains Clash — but what happens when the villain comes to know Jesus,
and the Superhero carries an evil secret?"

The Writing
Well I'll say this. I was originally put off this book because i was under the impression that it was a wholesome Christian comic boo. Nothing against those but they tend not to be my cup of tea. Once I started reading I found that the themes and ideas work really well and if I'd not had the preconception of this being a God botherer comic would have picked it up in print. Which by the way I'm actually going to do especially since I know that one of my online acquaintances takes over the art chores after Mr Miller's run is over.

The Art
What can you say about the art. . . . It's amazing. Mike S Miller is one of my favourite artist his style is so beautifully crisp and clean. The detail that he puts into his work is nearly at a technical drawing level with every frame looking almost like an instruction manual on how to draw terrific comic books. Now that's the fanboy rant about Mr Miller over. His art on this book, although done in Greyscale, is great and is what I've come to expect from this artist. My only problem is that I feel Mike does not do enough mainstream stuff. This book although good is not normally something I would pick up.

Updates
Monthly i think, although I get the feeling its not been updated in a while.

Links
Hand of the Moring Star Online Comic
Mike S Miller on Deviant Art

Recommended if you like. . .
Super hero comics, religion, Justice League etc

Ice - Web Comic

Found this online comic around a month ago and have fell in love with it. The Author "Faith Erin Hicks" is a Shuster Award winning creator for her work on Zombies Calling which was published by SLG. The story centres around the Lead character Hunter in an ice cold post nuclear war torn Britain. This has been going for a while now and is heading for its conclusion so I'd get in a read it now before Faith wins even more awards for her ability to tell fascinating stories with beautiful artwork.

The Writing
You instantly care about the characters and their plight. There are enough plot set ups to gain anyone's interest. as this speed towards its conclusion i hope that we are not left wanting when it comes to an end. The character of Hunter strikes me a s one who would easily transfer to tv or movies. This project could be huge with the right push behind it. I hope Faith does not drop the ball and make this a story to remember.

The Art
Reminiscent of Jamie Hewlitt the artwork has a slight manga influence but could easily be a vertigo book. The colours are cold and dark with spots of warm which depicts the climate in which the story is set perfectly.

Updates
Schedule says 2-4 pages per update. Updates are twice monthly

Links
Ice online Comic
Faiths DeviantArt Page
Zombies Calling
Sketch Blog

Recommended if you like. . .
Vertigo Comics, 2000AD and FreakAngels