Information for New Readers: How to read Aikida, and the story so far…

How to read Aikida

Aikida is a dual format comic.  The main style of strip is the continuing storyline strips, with some more “standard” four panel gag strips in between.  All are a part of the same continuity, but the gag strips require an obvious sense of disbelief as silly things will happen.

For ease of identification, the storyline strips usually have a white border, while the funny/gag strips have a black one, and are usually only four panels.

The Story so far…

This section collects and introduces the past Aikida storylines.  To learn more about the characters, click here.  To learn more about the background of the comic, click here.

Moving In - The strip begins here.  Follow the amusing moments as the boys move in across the street from the girls, and meet for the first time.

A Night to Remember? - At the behest of her boyfriend, Aikida attends a Halloween party.  Alcohol and frustration make for a funny mix, and something memorable does indeed happen.  But is anyone in a condition to remember it?

The Blank Slate - Pepper gets herself and Aikida tattoo gift certificates for Christmas, but Aikida can’t decide between going with the status quo, or making a statement.