1997 / Web post / Geek-comedy webcomic
Sluggy Freelance
Pete Abrams gave a freelance web designer and a cynical rabbit a near-daily comic strip.
The original is hosted off-site; this page provides context and a link to it.
What was this?
Roommates, a rabbit, and improbable inventions fuel serial gags.
Why it spread
Frequent updates and reader recommendations built a durable audience.
What happened
Roommates, a rabbit, and improbable inventions fuel serial gags.
Where it came from
Pete Abrams launched Sluggy Freelance in 1997; its official site remains the creator-controlled home.
Why it mattered
Sluggy Freelance helped prove an online comedy strip could grow without a print syndicate.
How it spread
Frequent updates and reader recommendations built a durable audience.
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