Ctrl-Alt-Delete: A Web Comic Review

One of the best Web Comics around is one that goes by the name "Ctrl-Alt-Delete". It's a story, created by Tim Buckley, about a group of friends and their daily mundane adventures in nerdery. Well, perhaps mundane isn't the right word for it. They do, after all, have a Xbox robot and their recluse of a room mate owns a penguin. The setting and premise is pretty much run of the mill; spending most of the time talking about video games, movies, and other forms of entertainment that appeals to unmarried males age 16-28. But don't let that throw you off, while the premise might be common, the comic shines in nearly every other area. Allow me to illustrate:

Comedy: This is, of course, the focus of the comic's appeal. The timing and execution of the the jokes is top-notch and even when you haven't seen the movie or played the game that is being parodied the jokes are still funny and enjoyable.

Characters: During the early years of the comic the characters might seem to be somewhat 2 dementional, but this fades away as the emotions and motivations of the characters emerge from various trials and situations.

Consistancy: One common flaw, when it comes to web-comics, is that updates are often missed since the creators insist on having lives, families, and hobbies. But Ctrl-Alt-Delete, by memory, has never missed an update and this provides the reader with 4 new comics a week.

If there is one flaw that I can consider it would be the art work. This is not to say that it is bad; quite the opposite really. The character design is terrific, it's just that when you go from frame to frame, it is usually only the facial expressions that move very much. This is likely a compromise Tim made to ensure that his comic updates in a timely manner.

Over all, Ctrl-Alt-Delete is a terrific story that transcends its commonplace origin and brings to the reader an comedic tale about a sex, love, and video games.