Fun idea! I have been following Candi for years. I used to follow FlipSide, but the lack of consistency with updates was ultimately too frustrating for me. And wow, thanks for the nod, J ^.^
My five must-read/largely unknown favorites:
Mysteries of the Arcana: I'm not just returning the favor, by the way. MotA is sharply written by the charming J Gray and sharply drawn by the artist only known to me as Keith. The story has enough action, humor, drama, and fantasy to whet the appetite of readers of any background or preference. As the world is completely different from our own, reading the story is also a fun adventure into a world that was created just for the story. Probably the best-known comic on my list, actually. Updates M/Th.
Rival Angels: A comic about lady wrestlers written by the talented, hilarious, and super friendly Alan Evans. I see you rolling your eyes at the wrestling thing, and believe me, I did the same at first. The story will pull you in, though. I promise. There's drama and action and a lovely sense of humor. Updates M/W/F.
The Temple of a Thousand Tears: An epic story surrounding a religious conflict by the unstoppable Trevor A. Mueller. The original story was completed, and he has since been updating with prequels to be followed up with the sequel to the original. A phenomenal and very involved story with plenty of action and intrigue. Updates Mondays.
Used Books: Lovingly created by the excellent Vickie Boutwell and standing at an intimidating 789 pages, this crime drama follows the lives of three very different ladies. The writing is superb, and the art (while rough in the beginning) is looking better every day. The storyline is detailed and well-planned, and the characters are three-dimensional and realistic. Updates T/Th.
Daqueran: This is a beautiful watercolor fantasy comic by a team known as GuruKitty. The plot follows a mysterious and arrogant main character who has been sent on an important mission. The dialogue is full of snark and wit, and the characters are very fun and diverse. Plus there's Tik, the most adorable mini-octopus in the entire world. This is one of the most light-hearted comics I read, but there's plenty of action and drama and humor and all sorts of other things to draw you in. Updates Mondays.