I read this comic, and even though there is currently 30 strips, I cannot wait to see what else the comic has in store for us in the future.
It has so much strange and surrealist humor that's entertaining as Hell.
The strip revolves around a group of friends living in Arizona getting themselves into some strange situations in this very surreal universe where anthropomorphic animals live along side with humans and yet they could still have a dog as a pet.
(I know that's confusing but it's best not to question it for the sake of the humor).
I think the author's intention was to make this a satire or a parody of old school newspaper comics with the subtle references to Calvin and Hobbes, Pearls before Swine and The Far side. It just feels like a love letter to retro comic strips. I should also note that considering the creator is an avid fan of the punk rock genre, there is also an interesting punk aesthetic to the comic and the atmosphere around it.
I think the cartoonist Jake Elmer, does a decent job at the writing. The humor relies on some sharp satire, and some slice of life comedy that you usually see in gag-a-day type comic strips. There is also some fourth wall breaks which I find enjoyable.
As for the artwork, (even though it's kind of flat and rarely uses color) I think its good too. It employs the aforementioned newspaper comic strip style while also having an simplistic DIY style that is somewhat fresh and modernized. The style also reminds me so much of Calvin and Hobbes, Garfield and Foxtrot. The way Elmer draws his characters is almost similar to the way Mark Smith draws his Transmission webcomic, though I honestly think Elmer does a better job at making his characters look more expressive.
I think the best way to describe the art style is if Transmission was punk rock.
Overall "Lookin' Bright" seems pretty decent and even though it just started recently, it has plenty of potential of being a good read. I recommend it for anyone who is a fan of old school newspaper comics, anthro comics or for someone who just needs a good chuckle to get through the day, because this comic puts a smile on my face and I hope it clicks with other readers too.
Webcomic Lookin' Bright is Lookin' Good...
I read this comic, and even though there is currently 30 strips, I cannot wait to see what else the comic has in store for us in the future.
It has so much strange and surrealist humor that's entertaining as Hell.
The strip revolves around a group of friends living in Arizona getting themselves into some strange situations in this very surreal universe where anthropomorphic animals live along side with humans and yet they could still have a dog as a pet. (I know that's confusing but it's best not to question it for the sake of the humor).
I think the author's intention was to make this a satire or a parody of old school newspaper comics with the subtle references to Calvin and Hobbes, Pearls before Swine and The Far side. It just feels like a love letter to retro comic strips. I should also note that considering the creator is an avid fan of the punk rock genre, there is also an interesting punk aesthetic to the comic and the atmosphere around it.
I think the cartoonist Jake Elmer, does a decent job at the writing. The humor relies on some sharp satire, and some slice of life comedy that you usually see in gag-a-day type comic strips. There is also some fourth wall breaks which I find enjoyable.
As for the artwork, (even though it's kind of flat and rarely uses color) I think its good too. It employs the aforementioned newspaper comic strip style while also having an simplistic DIY style that is somewhat fresh and modernized. The style also reminds me so much of Calvin and Hobbes, Garfield and Foxtrot. The way Elmer draws his characters is almost similar to the way Mark Smith draws his Transmission webcomic, though I honestly think Elmer does a better job at making his characters look more expressive.
I think the best way to describe the art style is if Transmission was punk rock.
Overall "Lookin' Bright" seems pretty decent and even though it just started recently, it has plenty of potential of being a good read. I recommend it for anyone who is a fan of old school newspaper comics, anthro comics or for someone who just needs a good chuckle to get through the day, because this comic puts a smile on my face and I hope it clicks with other readers too.
-Jerry Springfield.