Webcomics, revisited.
A while ago I posted on this topic, listing a few really compelling ones I've found.

I keep forgetting the new ones I find, so once again a-posting I go.


In no particular order:


leveL

"leveL is an epic science fiction/action saga. It tells the story of Cael Dalton, a quiet teenage boy who lives in the sprawling capital megacity known as Level. Heavily medicated and haunted by a dream he himself doesn't understand, he suddenly finds himself thrown in the middle of an whirlwind adventure that just might lead him to the truth he's been searching for."

I love the art here, as it's very striking, and not at all traditional. The colors are bright and vivid, as is the storyline. It's surprisingly dark at times, and it keeps you guessing.



The Haunting of MacGrath

Sporting a gritty, black and white style of art, this comic traces the tale of Cyril MacGrath, protegé of Sherlock Holmes, as he follows the case of a murdered woman in Canada. Of course, it's never as straightforward as it seems.



Directions of Destiny

"To control the arrow of the compass of fate... to change the course of destiny."

Beautiful, wonderful artwork. Rather reminiscent of Utena.



Broken Mirror

"...a futuristic, dystopian romance novel..."

I feel like this one is designed specifically to break your heart (or depress the hell out of you, depending on your disposition). Appropriately enough, the artwork here reminds me of a Hans Christian Anderson tale. If you're not sure if you want to read all of it before you find out what it's about (it still hasn't quite set everything up yet), read the character page and the foreshadow-heavy prologue. Those alone hint at a story that can only end in tragedy.



Blackbird

"Nothing lasts forever. Centuries of peace in the world of Maelstrom is now shaken by a quiet but unstoppable demonic threat. Ever since, humans have prohibited the use of demon magic in repent, but unbeknownst to most, the fabric of peace grows thin still. It is not until years after the establishment of the Prohibition when Veloce finds herself amidst everything she does not want to face as the storm reveals its true form..."

This one is actually being redone, and I think I like the new version much better. The plot is more subtle, and you get a better feel for the characters. The art has also significantly improved.


Undertow

This is more of your classic fantasy, although the art here is fantastic.



Worldbreak

"Treffalis is a land of magic, but few are gifted with the control of the elements. When an old forgotten face comes back to pay his dues, Anri's world is ripped apart as she is cast into unfamiliar territory where she can do nothing but wreak havoc. When the nightmares of the old world seem to be tracking her down, she finds help in certain strangers she is not sure she can trust."

This is tightly plotted, and the design is amazing. I think the best combination of story and art I've seen so far since Inverloch.


[EDIT: Added Gott Gauss to the list.]


Gott Gauss

More joy, less pain.

Gott Gauss is protecting you.

A dark-humor mystery/thriller comic from Germany. The link goes to its English translation. Only the first chapter is available online; however, it's enough to set up the premise:

Selt Brander is a depressed young man. No job, no friends, no prospects. When asked, "How do you feel?" he can only answer: "I would like to be dead."

One night, mysterious words troll across his screen. "Gott Gauss is talking to you. Do you want to answer?" And with that, he begins his journey.