Webcomics aren’t a novelty. Nor are they this up-and-coming thing I “have to tell you about.” They are part of the cultural pantheon, the nerdy landscape—launching successful careers, conventions, and memes that have adorned everything from t-shirts to energy drinks. But sometimes, even when a comics genre is known, it’s great to pull it out of the pile and discuss what makes it special. In this case, slice-of-life comics.

Traditionally, when a comic book character dies, it's fairly safe to assume that they will eventually be resurrected in a not-at-all surprising turn of events. In Stephanie Barros' Fantasma, though, a person's life doesn't even really begin until they die, which is cool. Less cool -- people still have jobs in the afterlife.

If you enjoy stories about children going off on epic adventures (and enjoy poking fun at them even more), you should do yourself a favour and check out Gigi D.G.'s webcomic Cucumber Quest. And soon, you'll be able to read the story in print.

Welcome to Kotaku's Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon.

Welcome to Kotaku's Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon.