The Comix Revolution was said to be a revolution that changed the history of genres in comics. Especially when the comix revolution hit the internet, more creators were able to produce their controversial storylines on an infinite canvas. The article “Webcomics: The influence and Continuation of the Comix Revolution” by Fenty, Houp, and Taylor redefine the definition of webcomics. They define it as another free form canvas where “aesthetic experimentation” happens and that webcomics are unconfined to censorship.

The underground comix revolution demonstrated the underground culture of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. The 1960s was a time of cultural, radical change for gender relations, politics, and civil rights. With the rise of the underground comix industry, this allowed artists and creators to create a discussion through comics of these issues. And webcomics broadened the communication canvas. Fenty, Houp, and Taylor explain, yet again, the benefits of producing comics online because of the economic reasons. Artists are not limited to print costs. So with all the above reasons, the mainstream comic industry decided to self-regulate.

After analyzing the article, the authors seem to list all the pros and cons of webcomics and the rise of the comix revolution. For example, a pro would be that webcomcis are able to reach a wider audience due to it being immediately published and immediate distribution with little to no cost. And for a con, webcomics are not the solution to all comic problems such as the new restrictions and regulations.

I believe that the comix revolution has been very impactful in shaping today’s comics. The comic books released during that era have reached an entirely new audience beyond children, teens, and nostalgic collectors. It revealed a new world of entertainment to young adults that are relevant to their personal experiences such as emotions and physical affection, suffering like drugs, fantasies, unfulfilled desires, and self-doubt.