~ Early Web Links ~

Scary-Crayon is a pop culture commentary and collectibles review site run by Wes, covering action figures, toys, comics, Halloween countdowns, and original web comics like 'Dusty Plastic HELLside.' With over 33 pages of content spanning since 2003, it blends nostalgia, humor, and earnest geek enthusiasm across topics from Madballs to San Diego Comic-Con.

A fanlisting dedicated to the iconic and chaotic relationship between The Joker and Harley Quinn from the Batman universe, listing fans from around the world who adore this villainous duo. With 226 registered fans and affiliates spanning other Batman character fanlistings, it serves as a cozy corner of DC fandom run by Melissa and Kristina.

Iacon Chronicle is a lovingly maintained Transformers fan site covering multiple series including Beast Machines, Earthspark, IDW comics, and BotBots, with galleries of production art, concept art, publicity stills, book reviews, and character sorters. The site is a rich archive of behind-the-scenes material and fan resources, making it a treasure trove for dedicated Transformers enthusiasts.

Homestar Runner is the legendary web-based cartoon universe created by Matt and Mike Chapman, featuring beloved characters like the titular Homestar and the villainous Strong Bad alongside Flash animations, Strong Bad Emails, and games. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the site continues to release new toons, merchandise, plush toys, and even a Trogdor board game, making it one of the most enduring comedy animation properties born from the early web era.

Team 3000 Press is a small-press comics collective run by Sergio Cornaga, Liam Bowen, Max Coombes, Suneil Narsai, and Larry May, publishing zines and minicomics since 2004. Their extensive catalogue of over 60 titles spans comics jams, personal diaries, humorous strips, and collaborative fiction, many available to read online for free.

Daniel P. Lopez's personal site showcases an ongoing comic series called 'boys i had a crush on before i came out,' alongside sections for games, teaching, and Quake mapping. The comic series is the most prominent feature, making this a charming creative hub with a queer personal narrative at its center.

Created by Joseph (aka Joey the cat), this is an enthusiast shrine dedicated exclusively to the original 1993 Animaniacs series, with a firm stance against the reboot and a distinctly nostalgic 90s GeoCities aesthetic. Visitors can browse show images and fan art, download songs and clips, explore archived fansites, and connect with fellow fans through the site's webring.

An approved fanlisting dedicated to Scar, the iconic villain from Disney's The Lion King, run by Rose and hosted on Buruma. With 27 members from 10 countries, it invites fellow fans to join and celebrate one of animation's most beloved antagonists.

Refreshingly Sweet is a fanlisting dedicated to oranges, run by Kenzi and listed under the Food/Drinks category at The Fanlistings Network. With 50 members from 10 countries, it invites fellow orange enthusiasts to join and celebrate their love of this citrus fruit.

The Comics Reporter is Tom Spurgeon's comprehensive web site covering comics news, reviews, interviews, and commentary, featuring an extensive alphabetical list of books about comics with an emphasis on criticism and history. The site serves as a rich reference hub for comics enthusiasts, offering links to find local comic shops, buy graphic novels, and access industry data.