The Best Hello Comic Alternatives

Comic books aren't just for nerds anymore. These days, all kinds of people enjoy getting immersed in the fantastic worlds of sci-fi, superheroes, and more. If you don't live near a comic book store, there are plenty of websites that can give you access to all your favorite stories. Here are five of the best ones around, now that Hello Comic has been taken down. This video was made with Ezvid Wikimaker.

The Five Best Hello Comic Alternatives

  1. View Comic: Minimalist design & smooth reading experience.
  2. Comicastle: New issues uploaded daily.
  3. Read Comics: Well-organized and easy to use.
  4. Read Comic Online: Read and discuss the latest issues.
  5. Comic Extra: A large collection.

How to Get Into Comic Books

What Comics Should I Read?

You don't have to like superheroes in order to get into comics. And even if you do, you don't have to stick to the most popular brands. Spider-Man and Wonder Woman have plenty of wonderful story arcs. But if you're looking for some lesser-known heroes, consider Squirrel Girl or The Tick. Younger readers might enjoy series based on their favorite cartoons, like Adventure Time or Steven Universe. Adults with a dark side should look into horror comics like Wytches or Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. And if you have friends who don't think that graphic novels can have real literary value, try turning them on to masterpieces like Neil Gaiman's Sandman series or Art Spiegelman's Maus.

Publisher Known For
Marvel X-Men, Iron Man, Captain America
DC Batman, Superman, The Flash
Dark Horse Hellboy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Image Saga, The Walking Dead
IDW 30 Days of Night, Star Trek

Conclusion

Comic books are fun to read, but it can be hard to keep up with them. There are plenty of wonderful series out there releasing new issues every month. If you want to stay on top of your favorite stories without getting frustrated or confused, it's a good idea to go to one easy place for all of your comic needs. So click through some of these different websites, see which one works best for you, and start reading today.

In Depth

Because of the sudden influx of superhero movies and TV shows, more and more people are becoming interested in reading comic books. Not everyone has access to a comic book store though, so a lot of people have resorted to reading them online. Whatever your reasons may be, there are a lot of websites where you can read tons of comics for free.

One such website is Hello Comic. This site used to be one of the largest databases of free digital comic books from several publishers, including Marvel, DC, and Image. They uploaded both new and old issues on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, Hello Comic's website seems to have been taken down for good, and their social media accounts have been inactive since late 2016.

There are a few good alternatives to Hello Comic, so let's go through each of them. Take note that this list is done in no particular order.

Take note that this list is done in no particular order.

First up, at #1, is ViewComic.com. Every week, View Comic uploads the latest issues of several publishers' comic books. The site has a very minimalist design, and the way they load comics provides a smooth reading experience. All of their content is displayed as a series of images in a single page. To read through an entire issue, all you need to do is scroll down.

Unfortunately, View Comic does not have an organized list of comics. All of their uploads are dumped on the homepage and are arranged in chronological order, so the only way to find what you're looking for is to use the search bar on the top of the page.

Next up, at #2, is Comicastle.org. This site uploads new issues on a daily basis, and their homepage shows all of the recently updated series. What's great about this site is that each comic is organized by volume. For example, if you search for "Uncanny X-Men", you'll be greeted with several different volumes of Uncanny X-Men. Each of these will contain the individual issues of a specific story arc or an author's run.

Each of these will contain the individual issues of a specific story arc or an author's run.

In Comicastle's homepage, there's a chat box on the lower right corner that's mainly used for requests and error reports. Since older uploads tend to break, people can use this live chat system to notify the admin if a certain comic isn't loading.

Coming in at #3 is ReadComics.website. Similar to View Comic, Read Comics posts weekly updates on their site. Lists of weekly uploads can be found under the "News" section of the homepage. Their comics are also organized by volume, and you can use their advanced search system to filter content by author, publisher, and even year of release.

While they do upload new releases every week, their collection is relatively small compared to the other websites on this list. If you're looking for comics from the 2000s or earlier, you probably won't find it here.

While they do upload new releases every week, their collection is relatively small compared to the other websites on this list.

At #4, we have ReadComicOnline.to. Not to be confused with the previous entry on this list, Read Comic Online is a website owned by the same people that run Kiss Anime. Their site has a wide selection of comics that are also organized by volume. What sets them apart from the other sites is that users here can engage in discussions and comment on individual comics or collections.

In their homepage, there are buttons to report errors or request comics. These will redirect you to Facebook's messenger app, which means you'll need a Facebook account to contact the admin.

They also have a forum, though its active userbase mostly consists of people from Kiss Anime. If you have any inquiries regarding Read Comic Online, you're better off contacting the admin directly via Facebook.

If you have any inquiries regarding Read Comic Online, you're better off contacting the admin directly via Facebook.

Last, at #5, is ComicExtra.com. This one is very similar to the previous entry, Read Comic Online. Their homepage is very minimalistic and mostly just displays their latest uploads. They have a decent collection, though their entire list is crammed in one page. If you're going to use this site, you may want to just use the search bar to find specific titles instead of checking their comic list.

There are a few other free alternatives online, but these are some of the best ones. Due to the nature of these websites, there's a chance that they can get taken down at any moment. Aside from that, they also usually rely on donations to stay online, so don't be surprised if your favorite website suddenly disappears.