It’s every reader’s nightmare: searching through the library, looking for a good book, and finding that every book seems to have the exact same plot line. Sometimes, it seems impossible to find a book that is different and interesting. However, for those in this situation, there’s an alternative to published novels: webcomics. Webcomics are comics published online by independent authors, and they’re almost always unique and creative—the kind of story that nobody’s seen before. However, there are thousands of comics, and it can be a bit intimidating to find the best comics. Here is a list of ten interesting and captivating webcomics worth reading:

1. Blue Chair – Shen, the creator of Blue Chair, writes short comics that deal with his day-to-day perceptions of life. Highly cynical, Blue Chair is the perfect comic for those who want to laugh at the troubles in life.
2. Hark! A Vagrant – Hark! A Vagrant is a comic for history nerds written by a history nerd. Author and artist Kate Beaton has a delightfully simple drawing style that she uses to make silly comics about the hilarity of history.  
3. Bite Me! – Join bar wench-turned-vampire Claire on her journey through revolutionary France as she attempts to free a coven of vampires, liberate France, and avoid direct sunlight. Dylan Meconis has created a ridiculously pun-filled comic that is a wild ride from start to finish. 
4. Plume – “Revenge is like a plume of black smoke.” Vesper Gray has heard those words since she was a child, but when she discovers a magical amulet that will protect her from danger, she goes on a hunt to discover what killed her father and how to destroy it. K. Lynn Smith makes Plume suspenseful, exciting, and makes sure it will always leave you desperate for the next page. 
5. Prague Race – Prague Race is an eerie comic drawn beautifully by Petra Erika Nordlund. It follows the witchy and wild adventures of a trio of friends as they discover ancient magic, get kidnapped, and try to understand the mystical world they find themselves in. 
6. Cucumber Quest – Gigi D.G.’s Cucumber Quest pokes fun at traditional fairy tales and follows the story of budding wizard Cucumber, his heroic little sister Almond, and their posse of pals as Cucumber is forced to go on an epic adventure by his weird, pushy dad. Only they can save the world from irresponsible adults! 
7. Shoot Around – Zombies! Danger! …a high school girls’ basketball team? Shoot Around takes you on the quirky adventures of a group of girls and their manly-man basketball coach as they try their best to survive zombies, police, rival gangs, and their own relationships with each other. 
8. The Property of Hate – Abstract and imaginative, Sarah Jolley’s fantasy webcomic about a young girl who is invited by a monster to save an unnamed world is completely unlike anything else produced today. The comic includes creatures like Grief, Fears, and other abstract ideas in a colorful, unique way. 
9. This is Not Fiction – Anyone looking to read a fluffy romantic story will love joining Julian Drees as he tries to find the love of his life, Sydney Morgan, with the help of the self-proclaimed “Godfather of the high school,” Landon Addison. Nicole Mannino creates an adorable web of relationships between Julian, Landon, and their friends.
10. Romantically Apocalyptic – Hauntingly beautiful, Romantically Apocalyptic explores the journey of an exasperated man, Charles, and his insane companions as they journey through an apocalyptic world. The story is told through Charles’ journal entries and melancholy paintings arranged by a large group of directors, illustrators, and writers. 

There are thousands of webcomics and dozens of genres – horror, romance, humor, dystopian, and more. This list is a good one to get started on, and there’s always more to explore. Comics provide an output for creative minds, and it won’t be hard to find one you enjoy! Happy reading!

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Do you read webcomics? What are your favorite comics, listed here or elsewhere?