New comics every other Monday (or whenever I feel like it).
Read on:WebtoonNewgroundsLatest episode:Episode 11 - January 23, 2023Episode 10 - January 9, 2023Episode 9 - December 26, 2022Episode 8 - December 12, 2022Episode 7 - November 28, 2022Episode 6 - November 14, 2022Episode 5 - October 31, 2022Episode 4 - October 17, 2022Episode 3 - October 3, 2022Episode 2 - September 19, 2022Episode 1 - September 5, 2022151.947 days ago
Sep 5, 2022 - 10:16 PM
A back to school episode just in time for the new year!
Episode 1 (ericdotcom.com) 151.947 days ago
Sep 5, 2022 - 10:17 PM
New Episode: Anya's Friends Play A Silly Prank On HerEpisode 2 (ericdotcom.com) 138.327 days ago
Sep 19, 2022 - 1:10 PM
138.325 days ago
Sep 19, 2022 - 1:12 PM
New Episode: An exciting evening out for our hero.Episode 3 (ericdotcom.com) 124.318 days ago
Oct 3, 2022 - 1:23 PM
Any one reading? If so I'm looking for feedback.
I'm interested in hearing what people think of the story and where they'd like to see it go. Any tips to improve the art would be appreciated as well.
Also trying to think of other avenues for release. Where/how should I publish/advertise this? Webtoon is the most obvious, thinking about Newgrounds as well. Tapas is also on the board but I don't know too much about it.
117.194 days ago
Oct 10, 2022 - 4:21 PM
I've been enjoying them! As far as story, I as a reader am getting the impression that the story is going somewhere, but I don't know where - do you have a rough idea/plot outline?
117.141 days ago
Oct 10, 2022 - 5:37 PM
These three episodes are the first arc; they were mostly about playing around with the characters and getting comfortable with the format.
I'm already a few episodes into the next arc. The rest of the series will commit harder to a story and I think will be pretty different from what's happened so far.
I have a general idea for the other arcs of the first "season".
117.112 days ago
Oct 10, 2022 - 6:19 PM
I'm down with being taken on a journey, especially as I'm still getting to know the characters and whatnot.
Are you considering hosting on a webcomic site, or making a blog?
117.056 days ago
Oct 10, 2022 - 7:40 PM
I was looking into posting the comic to somewhere more official. Webtoon/Tapas are the big sites right now but I also have some # of followers on Newgrounds which I could try to leverage. I could also tie in self promotion posts on some of the more public Reddit and Twitter spaces.
Learning algorithms, click baiting, being a constant, inviting presence in the community, all stuff that's essential to building a brand online. Again, any advice would be appreciated because I have no taste for it whatsoever.
116.637 days ago
Oct 11, 2022 - 5:44 AM
I have no idea of that whatsoever, I am not a creator by any means.
I do find Webtoon mildly more easy to navigate than tapas.
116.296 days ago
Oct 11, 2022 - 1:55 PM
It looks really good to me! I don't know much about publishing tho
115.233 days ago
Oct 12, 2022 - 3:25 PM
why not publish it in more than one place? then you have more than one opportunity and its normal to do that, your best bet is webtoons though and i think people will like it because i like it
115.063 days ago
Oct 12, 2022 - 7:29 PM
Episode 4: Anya's wacky friends take her on a trip to the mall.
Ericdotcom.comNewgroundsWebtoonSome News:At Least It's Not Retail (which is the name of the comic btw) is going public; the comic will now be publishing on Webtoon and Newgrounds as well as here (links in root post). Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more crazy adventures!
Thanks for all the feedback everyone.
110.081 days ago
Oct 17, 2022 - 7:03 PM
I've been meaning to say, this comic is actually pretty cool. Where did the name come from?
109.995 days ago
Oct 17, 2022 - 9:08 PM
The original concept for this comic was that superhero-ing was a shitty job but not as bad as retail. I left the funny, relatable, minimum wage retail sucks humor behind but didn't bother thinking of a new title.
109.885 days ago
Oct 17, 2022 - 11:46 PM
109.71 days ago
Oct 18, 2022 - 3:58 AM
Episode 5: This is the last time spooky 🎃 poses will be a punchline I PROMISE.
Read in spooky 🎃🎃 dark mode:Ericdotcom.comGive it a like/follow:NewgroundsWebtoon 96.296 days ago
Oct 31, 2022 - 1:54 PM
Did you just make a JoJo reference?
96.291 days ago
Oct 31, 2022 - 2:02 PM
What's JoJo? I've never heard of an anime called JoJo.
Hm. I guess I was mistaken. Sorry for bothering you.
Fool. I thought because of that sharp looking profile picture you might be smarter than that. Guess I won't have to use my power「I AM THE WALRUS」after all.
Hold up. I didn't mention any anime. Yet you instantly knew that's what I was talking about!
This man is the enemy we've been looking for!
*Beads of anime sweat pour down forehead into mouth*
You may have uncovered my identity but you'll have to beat my STAND if you want to stand a chance!
96.244 days ago
Oct 31, 2022 - 3:10 PM
Episode 6: Never stand between a lady and her pretzel dogs..
Read on the official siteericdotcom.comGive it a like/follow:NewgroundsWebtoon 82.592 days ago
Nov 14, 2022 - 6:48 AM
Episode 7: This chapter introduces the cashier, an important character you shouldn't forget.
Read on the official siteericdotcom.comGive it a like/follow:NewgroundsWebtoon 68.309 days ago
Nov 28, 2022 - 1:35 PM
Episode 8: The fight goes off the rails.
Read on the official siteericdotcom.comGive it a like/follow:NewgroundsWebtoon 54.286 days ago
Dec 12, 2022 - 2:09 PM
Episode 9: You didn't forget her, did you?
Read on the official siteericdotcom.comGive it a like/follow:NewgroundsWebtoon 40.124 days ago
Dec 26, 2022 - 6:01 PM
Damn, how dare she take the credit from the cashier
40.048 days ago
Dec 26, 2022 - 7:52 PM
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