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Links Links Links! What? You're leaving?! Was it something I said? Below are links to sites that we, the good folks at KCC enjoy. We don't do link trades, but on the bright side, you know that every comic or site listed below has our personal stamp of approval. If you are the owner of a comic you think we'd like, or even if you're just a fan, drop us a link. We like it. It goes down here on the list of awesome. Webcomics don't have a rating system the way movies and video games do--not yet anyway. We're not going to pass judgement on other people's sites or tell you what is or isn't "age appropriate." We will, however let you know the kind of content we have observed from these sites so you can make an informed decision. Kestrel City Comics does not link to any overtly pornographic content.
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			The innocuously named "Dave's Site" is surprisingly both amusing and extremely informative. Everything you see at KCC's Website is possible because of Dave's HTML Tutorial. A must-visit for any beginners interested in making their own site. Site is largely informative. It's most risque humor includes "The Caffeine Addiction Quiz," and "Top 10 Stupidest Lists."
Questionable Content			No, that's not a disclaimer, that's the title. One of my favorite comics, it is written and illustrated by Jeph Jacques, one of the best in the biz. It's about "romance, indie rock, little robots, and the problems people have. Lots of sexual-related humor, some crude language. To my knowledge only one depiction of actual sexual intercourse and not a particularly graphic one, at that.
			"xkcd" by Randall Munroe can be hilarious, informative, or cryptic, or all three at once. I don't pretend to understand some of the more advanced computer science references, but I do visit every day. It's one of the best so don't pass it up. Mild use of coarse language and excessive use of computer science terminology, trigonometry, and velociraptors.
a softer world			"A Softer World." By Emily Home and Joey Comeau. Simultaneously horrifying and hilarious, uplifting and heartbreaking. It is to comics what haiku is to poetry. Coarse language, sexual references, and subtlety, which I know many people find distasteful.
			"Hark! A Vagrant," by Kate Beaton. Is primarily a comic of historical humor. She also adds elements of autobiography, literature, ponies, and kitties. Nick Orsa says, "This is one of my all time favorites. I have never felt so educated whilst wetting myself." It's funny, the content is generally very clean, and it does what 12 years of history classes, plus a World Civ college course failed to: it makes history immensely entertaining.
Weregeek			"Weregeek" by the Saskatchewanese Super Team of Alina Pete (artist, co-writer), boyfriend Layne Myhre (editor, co-writer), and boyfriend's big bro Todd (the indispensable tech support). It appears to be a gimmick comic (i.e. what if geekiness was a periodic affliction like lycanthropy), but in reality is one of the most honest representations of so-called "geek" culture and the conflict that many of us experience when we feel obliged to ignore things that actually make us happy for the sake of putting on a more socially acceptable face. I have to force myself to stop reading after five strips a day.
White Noise			Never been much of a fan of the Japanese tradition of cartooning and animation, but I make an exception here. "White Noise" by Melinda Timpone has a powerful, epic storyline backed by some truly breathtaking art. The comic marks the progression of a refugee genetic experiment, Wren, through the wasted and paranoid landscape of a future Earth that has been invaded, wrecked, abandoned, and apparently forgotten by an alien race. Access to the comic is free, so read a lot and read it fast before this chick realizes she should probably be charging admission for such high-grade work.
			"Sidekick Girl" by Erika and Lore details the adventures of misfit metahumans designated as "sidekicks" by an businesslike superhero "industry" which seems to favor appearance over substance. While the the original premise is often temporarily forgotten, the creators have ground out a page a week since May of 2007 and show no signs of stopping. Definitely one to watch. Some references to alcohol.
The Abominable Charles Christopher			"The Abominable Charles Christopher," by Karl Kerschl details the adventures of "a dimwitted yeti." This comic provides 110% of the daily recommended value of cute woodland critters. Under the silly cuteness of it, however there is a powerfully suspenseful storyline, dark undertones, and breathtaking artwork. Not one to pass up. No seriously. Read this.
Amazing Super Powers			"Amazing Super Powers," by Wes and Tony is always good for a laugh. This is one that you'll save and send to your friends. Comedic talent that can still consistently surprise you into hysterics after two and a half years is talent indeed.
IX Webhosting			No link list would be complete without a shameless plug for our landlords. IX is a smaller webhosting company out of Columbus, OH. Charge for a single domain, with 99,999 gigs of storage, along with many services like blog and forum builders, runs you about $4 a month with a two year commitment, plus a $20 annual fee to keep your URL. It can be a little on the bare bones side when it comes to templates, so if you're expecting to have someone hold your hand through the entire website building process, this may not be for you, but it's a solid service that I've always been very happy with.
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