Punch an’ Pie is probably my favorite webcomic that is currently updating. (Demonology 101 is my favorite of all time…) Punch an’ Pie is the sequel to the wonderful Queen of Wands, both written by a woman named Aeire.
The most interesting thing about Aeire’s work – all of it – is the sheer exuberance with which it is done. The main character of Punch an’ Pie is Angela. She’s weird, overly excited, and childish, when she’s not miserable over messing something up. She’s just so much fun to watch, and that’s really the entire point of the strip.
Punch an’ Pie is supposed to be a slice-of-life comic, and it succeeds in this wonderfully. It’s light on plot – the only major change is her breaking up with her girlfriend. But it’s not a gag-a-day comic. On the contrary, the characters gradually morph and change, much in the same fashion that real people do. Angela is a little more mature, a little different, a little better in some ways, and a little worse in others, than when she first appeared in Queen of Wands. And, since Aeire’s not really trying to make a point or force exciting soap opera-style plots, it feels natural.
I guess the best way I can describe Punch an’ Pie is: it’s a friendly comic.