The GlobalComix Most Popular of 2023 feature series continues today with the Slice of Life genre. This year, we’re featuring the top 10 from publishers and the top 10 from creators for each category.
We’ll cap things off on January 1, 2024, with two features: the top 10 overall from publishers, and the top 10 overall from creators.
Without further ado, here are the top 10 most popular Slice of Life series by Publishers:
Published by Top Cow, 1216 pages
Two women deal with modern themes of sex, relationships, and fetishism in this erotic romantic comedy. So beware all who enter, because, to quote a few hundred thousand readers on DeviantArt: "I'm not into BDSM...but this story...I get it."
Story and Art by Stjepan Sejic
Published by Band of Bards Comics, 23 pages
Asta and Lola are childhood friends, their friendship is tested after Asta befriends Mallory a young girl who shares Asta’s love of caped crusaders and she suggests they play out their fantasies. However, Mallory’s aspirations are revealed to be far more sinister.
Story and Art by Band of Bards Comics
Published by MediBang Inc., 763 pages
Sengoku, a chiropractor, was left with a child by his willful ex. Harumi, a manga editor, gained custody of his child after a rough divorce. Each struggling to raise their own child, they decide to share an apartment in the suburbs... What twists and turns await their new family life?! Follow them in Volume 1 as they fumble to find a recipe for new happiness!
Story and Art by MediBang Inc.
Published by Top Cow, 393 pages
Mad science at its finest. Chemistry major, Elliot Torres has been unable to keep a steady job and eventually accepts a job by a rumored mad scientist Dr. Vlad Stein. Humorous hijinks ensue as their collaboration becomes epic.
Story and Art by Linda Sejic
Published by Mad Cave Studios, 208 pages
Maverick by Mad Cave Studios presents: Choosing between living the life you want and living the life you are "supposed to have" is not always an easy choice. Noah, embracing his true-self, wants to pursue a career in costume design, something his loving, public service parents would never approve of. Azarie, the perfect, model daughter of a very stern, traditional family, dreams of embracing the hobbies she secretly loves, hobbies her social circle would never abide by. Their growing friendship will be tested and their faith in themselves, as well as each other, will be tried.
Story and Art by Mad Cave Studios
Published by Kanme Studios, 45 pages
Pawesome Gatitos are stories about Yam's cats and the craziness these feisty felines get into.
Story and Art by Kanme Studios
Published by Mad Cave Studios, 275 pages
Roll for initiative! Jay, Lana, Drew, Walter, and Shen have played Dice & Deathtraps together since high school. Now, on the verge of graduating college and scattering, they've decided to finally complete their unfinished first campaign. But when Jay's partner Cassandra joins as a new player, Lana's afraid the party won't ever finish their quest...
Story and Art by Mad Cave Studios
Published by Humanoids, 269 pages
At 32, Luisa encounters her 15-year-old self in this sentimental and bold story about self-acceptance and sexuality.
Story and Art by Carole Maurel
Published by A Wave Blue World, 134 pages
A world where social rank rules and your status sets your inevitable course in life -- sound familiar? Just imagine if it was all controlled by an app! In Averee's world, the usual trials of making your way into adulthood come with the added stress of Ranked, a ubiquitous and all-knowing tech innovation that awards you points for socially acceptable behavior and takes them away when you don't...
Story and Art by Andrew Dalhouse, Dave Johnson, Marika Cresta, Stephanie Phillips
Published by Cloudscape Comics, 138 pages
A diner anthology about life, love and food over 100 years. Set in a fictional Vancouver diner. Unjust legislation and past tensions set the path of a simple diner and the people within it. Opening in 1919, Liz finds herself in need of a new job. Her sister Laura is opening a restaurant of her own, its namesake Liz’s daughter, Mina.
Story and Art by Cloudscape Comics
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