While I’ve been more critical of El Goonish Shive lately, the most recent storyline has been quite enjoyable. Dan Shive recently stated he was “bringing back the funny” to EGS, which has proven to be a welcome shift from previous dramatic storylines. At its heart, EGS is a humor comic; it is the lighthearted moments of EGS that help it shine. And the introduction of Noah to the main cast will help balance a cast that has gotten decidedly girl-heavy, as well as give Elliot time to shine in a spotlight that has avoided him of late.