The Journals Of Simon Pariah - this webpage, by my friend Mike Dominic offers a tantalizing glimpse at his soon-to- be-self-published comic book.  Simon Pariah is an immortal wanderer, who appears at various times in our world's history, sometimes playing a small role, sometimes just observing.  A terrific concept, with stellar artwork!

Sluggy Freelance - If you've never before heard of this strip featuring two clueless young men, their long-suffering lady friend, a psychotic switchblade-wielding bunny, a ravenous alien, and a hyperactive ferret, then you, my friend, are in for a treat.  The scary part is that I don't think creator Pete Abrams has hit his stride yet.  Yes, the strip is nifty, and you will worship it.  Updated daily.  Also, be sure to read Kiki Shrugged, the Ayn Rand-inspired Sluggy story I wrote and drew while Pete took a vaction.
 
 
 

The Dilbert Zone - check out the daily adventures of Scott Adams' hapless comics creation. For my money, Dilbert is the best syndicated comic strip on the go today. If you work in an office environment, guaranteed you'll see yourself in this strip.

Calvin and Hobbes - possibly the best syndicated comic strip ever created. Bill Watterson is a genius. A strip that is sorely missed, but can be enjoyed again at this link.
As well, I urge you to read "The Cheapening of the Comics", the text of a speech Bill Watterson once gave. This speech may partially explain why Watterson is no longer working on Calvin and Hobbes. It'll also give you an idea as to why I am no longer actively seeking a syndicated spot for Bruno.

Freefall - my favorite internet-only comic strip, written and drawn by Mark Stanley. Would kick ass on any newspaper's comics page, if any of the major syndicates were willing to take a chance on a science fiction comic strip. Updated every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
 
 

Kevin and Kell - great strip by Bill Holbrook, a pioneer in the Internet comics field (and fellow Plan Nine cartoonist).  Kevin is a brawny rabbit, Kell is a petite she-wolf.  Despite their differences, they've fallen in love, and have a successful (if somewhat bizarre) marriage.  Updated daily.  Also, Bill is responsible for two superb syndicated comic strips.  Call your local newspaper and demand they start running On the Fastrack, and Safe Havens, if they aren't already.
 
 

Sheldon - irresistible daily comic strip by Dave Kellett, about a 10 year old billionaire computer whiz-kid, his talking duck, and his grandfather.  I was thoroughly charmed by this one, as you will be.  Great artwork, and terrific writing!

Superosity - another classic internet-only comic strip by the talented Chris Crosby, that can at best be described as brutally funny.  Think of it as a cross between Bloom County and The Simpsons.  Runs in glorious color 7 days a week, with a full-size Sunday strip.

Toy Trunk Railroad - it's impossible not to like this wonderfully offbeat daily comic strip by fellow Plan Niner Erik Sansom, featuring the adventures of a toy-train hobbyist, his wife, and the people who live in the train's small world.  All aboard!
 
 

Tom the Dancing Bug - I'm still scratching my head over how a weekly comic strip as good as this one managed to get syndicated. Cartoonist Ruben Bolling must be blackmailing someone. Whatever the case, Tom is a fantastic strip that cracks me up just about every time I read it. Some of the best satire you'll ever read can be found here.

Tales From The Land Of Sonse - a darn fine comic strip, but possibly the most bizarre piece of work you'll ever encounter in this reality, or any other. Is creator Phlip C. Plumlee a genius, or a raving lunatic (or a bit of both)? Click the link, and decide for yourself. And, click here to visit Phlip's Home Page.
 
 

The Comics I Don't Understand Page - definitely one of my favorite websites. Each week, Bill Bickel features several comic strips on this page: strips which he assumes are meant to be funny, but which he just didn't get. Readers are invited to e-mail Bill with explanations (or best guesses, anyway) as to what the featured strips are about. You are also encouraged to submit any puzzling comic strips that you come across. I just hope Bruno ain't one of them. ;-)
 
 

The Sunday Comix - a great collection of some of the best Internet comic strips you will ever come across. You could spend hours at this site. Not only is webmaster Angus Elijah helping to pay for the comics he hosts, he's also in the process of putting together a "comicspaper" of sorts, and Bruno the Bandit will be part of it.

Thieves & Kings - This is the official website for Thieves & Kings, a bi-monthly comic book written, drawn, and published by Mark Oakley. For my money, Thieves & Kings is the best comic book on the go today. This site provides you with a thorough introduction to the T&K world, with plenty of background on the characters and setting, artwork samples, and of course, a place to order the books. Best of all, Mark is now doing a weekly newspaper-style comic strip that can be seen on this site. If you like Bruno, I can guarantee that you'll enjoy Thieves & Kings.

The Aphelion Webzine - a site featuring some spectacular science fiction and fantasy stories from some of today's most promising writers. If you're looking for tomorrow's Robert Jordan, Isaac Asimov, or Anne McCaffrey, you may just find them here...

SETI@Home - now you can use your computer to help in the search for signs of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.  The more computers we have working on the problem, the better a chance we have of finding something (if there's something to be found), so please, go to the site, and download the software.  Hey, your computer could be the one that makes one of the biggest discoveries of all time!

Lines 2000 - download the shareware version of one of the most dangerously addictive little games you will ever come across.  The file itself is under 170k, so it's definitely worth a look.  (Note: sorry, Mac users, but I haven't found a similar download for you guys yet.)

HTML World - this webpage belongs to my nephew, Matthew Hancock.  He's at the age where he's almost as tall as I am, which means I can't beat him up any more.  In fact, he now beats me up, and after our last fight, he forced me to include his page here in the Cream of the Crop section.  Actually, it's a great page which includes plenty of information on HTML and JavaScript.  A good place to start for would-be webpage builders.  Okay Matthew, you can stop twisting my arm now...

Nukees - very funny and intelligent strip about a group of nuclear engineering students.  By Darren "Gav" Bleuel

Soap On A Rope - very dry humor here, from Bob Roberds.  You'll laugh 'til you stop.

Bruno - yep, the other Bruno strip on the 'net!  By Christopher Baldwin.

Absolute Tripe - a strip that is anything but absolute tripe, by Charles A. Englehard.
CoyoteVille! - Life among the coyotes, by Steven Graziano.

Limpidity - by Po Shan Cheah.  Has a huge archive, so you've got a night of great reading ahead.

Absurd Notions - terrific strip featuring the trials and tribulations of several young adults.

Newshounds -  daily comic strip by Thomas K. Dye. Topical and furry!

General Protection Fault - cool techie strip by Plan Niner Jeff Darlington.  Runs Monday to Saturday

Clan of the Cats - a daily strip that is pure magic!  By Jamie Robertson

S.S.D.D - by Alan Foreman.  Demented weekly comic strip.  You've been warned...

Barstow Productions - Short stories, comic strips, and single panel 'toons abound here. includes...
The Imp - a comic strip that's really about Life In Hell.
 

The Class Menagerie - Vince Suzukawa's wicked take on college life, from a different perspective.

Algernon's Dilemma - wonderfully unique webstrip by Jim Alexander.

The Knight Errant - A weekly color comic strip by Shane Daley. Reminds me of Thieves & Kings.

The Mr. Chuck Show - insanely funny strip by John Myers. The graphic says it all

PvP - a must-read for computer gaming enthusiasts.  By Scott Kurtz.

Elf Life - hang out with Baughb and the Elves.  By Carson Fire

Alice!- Michael McKay-Fleming's wonderful strip about an imaginitive girl and her best friend.

Ozy And Millie - charmingly funny strip by fellow Plan Niner D.C. Simpson
Timwit.com - from the warped mind of Tim Peckham, a fellow Newfoundlander...
Rotten Apples - by Jeff Paige.  You'll like them apples.  Now runs daily.
Steve's Reads - Steve Bolhafner reviews of all the major comic books and graphic novels available today.
Click here to read Steve's review of Bruno the Bandit.
JoBeth - hey, there's a little JoBeth in all of us...

Rooney's Toons - David Rooney's computer-generated comic strips. Worth a look.

Urban Dragons - They are small, they are cute, and they live among us.  By Colin Scott McDonald

Project Zebula - weekly comic strip by David Schumacher about the perils of writing a novel.

Deathworld - demented comics from Rudi Gunther

Sebastian Studios - treasure trove of comics and fun stuff, courtesy of Sebastian Conley

CardsUp - drop by, and have Vlad Kolarov take care of all your e-greeting card needs!

College Roomies From Hell - truly offbeat strip by Maritza Campos

One Clown Short - cute and funny sci-fi strip from Frauke Nonnenmacher

Ghostz - you'll catch Pac-Man fever all over again!  By Mark Gerrits

Life At Bayside - another cool college strip, by Curtis Berry.  When do these guys get time to study? :-)

Burnt Dog Radio - no dogs were burnt during the making of this comic.  By Robb Tanner

Dokie the Dog - he lives in a tree, has his own satellite dish, and a weather babe for an owner.  By Tony Ford

Never Ending Quest - fabulously freaky fantasy strip, by Roberto Perez.

KBComix - by Kurt Bargmann.  Features Plundger-Man.  Must be seen to be believed.

Comic Asylum - where you may just giggle yourself silly!

Drainwash - a fun site by Leo Cardoso.  Enjoy!

Acid Reflux - a comic strip for the god-like among you!  By Emily Bingham and Daniel Paramanoff

Soup - get it while it's hot!  Daily strip by Alun Clewe

Gaming Guardians- when the cartoonist's name is Graveyard Greg, you know his strip is worth checking out! :-)
Regina Felina - This is one cool cat.  With wings, no less!  Daily strip, by David Lerner
GREB - stands for Genetic Reject Employment Bureau.  A bizarre peek into the future, by Bryan Schuder.
Katiko - a rock'n'roll chinchilla comic??  I'm intrigued, to say the least.  Coming in January 2000, by Jason Blair

Comics By E-mail - yep, get some of your favorite 'net comic strips sent to you via e-mail.

MyComix.Com - a new comic strip resource.  Well-designed and informative.

Slings And Arrows - killer weekly humor column by Jonathan P. Bernick.  Good reading here, I promise!

Kick Granny - again, no grannies were kicked, etc., etc.  Killer humor site here
FreeFunJokes.com -  'nother humor site.  You'll bust a gut laughing!
MoFunZone.com - you won't find much mo' fun anywhere else on the 'net!
Teens Helping Teens - Very important site.  Contains information on all types of abuse, and how to deal with it.
E.C. Boone Ltd. - where I used to work.  The page is a good cure for insomnia.
GeoCities - since the last Bruno page was here, I figure I owe 'em a link.
Scott Pakin's Automatic Complaint-Letter Generator - this site's a riot!  Go on, give it a try!
Guess the Dictator and/or Television Sit-Com Character - a site that can read your mind!!!  Spooky!

The German site, courtesy of Heike Brand

The Hungarian site, courtesy of Peter Varga

Whew! That's some list, huh? Fiona and I both think that you will enjoy visiting these Internet "hot spots". But if any of these links don't seem to be working properly, please drop us a line, and let us know about it. Also, have I forgotten to link to your page?  If you don't see your page up here, and think it belongs somewhere on the list, let me know about it.  And while we're at it, we'd like to offer our sincerest thanks and a big, wet, sloppy kiss to all those folks kind enough to provide a link to the Bruno the Bandit page.