Publisher: Webtoon and Tapas
To be honest, I’m a little surprised it took me this long to write about this comic. I mean, it’s only one of my favorite comics of all time! Anyway….
Written and drawn by Outcast Comics, “Erma” is centered around the adventures of, well, Erma. She’s a young child, has a lot of friends and a mom and dad that think the world of her. Nothing else. Nope. Nothing more to it.
Oh, and she’s a half human/half yokai. And her mom’s a yokai. And her mom’s entire family are supernatural beings as well. Oh, and Erma can fly, phase through walls, has telekinesis and her hair can take on all kinds of shapes. Yep, just a normal, everyday kid.
What drew me to this comic in the first place was the humor. It’s incredibly hilarious, woven well into the story, and balanced well by the more dramatic moments. The comic’s been around for some time and there are a slew of story arc, from the time Erma and friends found a race of talking rat-people (one of whom is among said friends) to the time she met her demonic family and her dark side was awakened. Yeah, there’s a lot to see and the pacing is such that each episode has a lot to discover.
The rest of the cast brings a lot to the table. Sam and Emiko Williams, her parents, help guide Erma through this wild thing called life in a world that isn’t quite ready for her. Felicia, Erma’s babysitter, is in my opinion part of some of the best storylines, and I love how she isn’t phased in the slightest that the kid she watches over is more of less the ghost from The Ring. Then there’s Siris, Erma's undead pet dog who is the reincarnation of Osiris. Really, we’re just scratching the surface here. Like I said, there’s a lot to the series.
The art here is amazing. Well-detailed, Brandon puts a lot into each scene, whether that’s the sights around their hometown, the varied members of the family, or the incredibly horrifying scenes when Erma lets loose. Trust me, it’s not something to miss.
All in all, this one gets the highest marks from me. It’s a lot to read, but after a few episodes, I doubt you’ll complain.
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