No, all you pervs, this isn’t Satanic porn.

It’s a webcomic, as in an original comic book or comic strip that you read on your computer screen, instead of on paper. Despite several years’ worth of work by hundreds of talented creators, webcomics have yet to take the world by storm. To date, it still appears that only ones reading webcomics are other webcomic creators. Well, perhaps a few faithful voices, such as yours truly, can help spread the word about some good ones (even when writing about comics at a DVD review site).

The Devil’s Panties is a semi-autobiographical strip by writer/artist Jennie Breeden. She’s cast herself as the main character, with her siblings and roommates rounding out the supporting cast. There’s also the classic gag of an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other influencing Jennie in various ways. In this case, though, they appear to represent Jennie’s inner thoughts more so than the classic “good vs. evil” debate we expect. This, naturally, lets Breeden get away with having the angel say and do all sorts of non-angelic things.

Unlike a lot of the whiny “poor me” autobiographical comics out there, Breeden's is a full-on comedy, keeping the feeling upbeat throughout. She shows a real knack for wringing laughs out of ordinary, mundane situations. Now matter how much crap Jennie has to put up with, she faces it all with a good attitude and some sly humor. This is helped along by her artwork. Although some might argue that her art is a little too rough, I say it’s filled with personality and energy. The facial expressions are especially good, which is vital in a humor comic.

Like many webcomic creators, Breeden sticks to the “joke-a-day” format. As a result, her comedic timing occasionally seems rushed. As much as I’ve been enjoying the comic, I’d love to see Breeden tell a longer story with her creation, giving the humor and the character development a chance to breathe a little. But that’s probably just me.

So try on The Devil’s Panties if you’d like a few slice-of-life laughs. It’s at http://devilspanties.keenspot.com, or, if you must read your comics on paper, there are three print issues--reprinting material from the web--available from Silent Devil. (And before anyone asks: No, Breeden and I aren’t friends or anything. I just discovered her comic recently, I liked it, and thought I’d let folks here know about it.)

That being said, hey Jennie, if you’re reading this, can I have a date with your little sister?