I usually comment so I can express my opinion/feedback on the comic as well as get involved in the Tapastic community. The more often you comment on other comics you like, the more likely you'll get noticed.
About half the time I'll comment with an observation about the comic, and the other half is comments about how good the series is or jokes about said series. Really, whatever comes to mind is what I'll put. As long as you are not bagging on their comic or whatever, the authors will be happy you commented.
I'm a hardcore lurker and usually multitasking when I read webcomics, so I don't comment much...
I think most of the comments I've left have had to do with me liking the artwork of a particular page or panel. :> although sometimes, if it's a lighthearted comic, I'll also try to think of something witty.
My past comments that I can remember are all about visual storytelling. Not just the art, not just the writing, but how the art carries the story, conveys just the right mood, imparts just the right impact.
The latest one like that was left on this episode6 of Alone. I didn't spell it out there because I was pretty sure the creator knew it, but the use of colors accentuates the mood/storytelling. It isn't just eyecandy.
I rarely comment on the art alone because that kind of feels like a low hanging fruit. XD; yes it is pretty and my eyes are happy duuur.
Some of the other things I may comment on: expressions, body languages, memorably worded quotes that I strongly agree with.
Sometimes it's to tell a silly joke on a funny comic, or to appreciate something I think was done particularly well.
I feel a bit ashamed sometimes how often I DON'T comment. I know it's silly, but you appreciate everyone who works on a comic and wish you could make sure they know at all times, you know?
I like letters... especially when they make words....
Actually I do it to either say somethining is neat because of the story, artwork, or hidden gags I noticed.
Or to get lost in comment chains (those are fun 
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Or to add a secondary joke... Those are rare though....
I am not good at leaving comments (I can barely think of ways to respond to the comments I get). Sometimes on the few occasions I do wish to leave a comment, I'll think 'em up, write them, but then not end up sending them cause I guess I feel my comment is not necessary.
I have a very harsh way of putting things I guess? So lots of things I say online are often taken very negatively even if they were not meant to be negative. So even when I do say something nice people make the assumption that I'm actually saying the opposite and I'm saying "This page looks great" in a sarcastic sense and then flip out on me.
So after years of people online just flippping out on me every time I decide to say something nice I generally just don't bother with nice little comments anymore and just stick to posting if I have a relevant reason for posting.
I'm pretty reserved when it comes to comments so I usually comment when there is something meaningful to say about the plot/characters/scenario. Although occasionally I like complimenting works that I like.
I usually only comment when there's something that I can add to the conversation, like a witty statement or something that adds to a joke. Otherwise, it's better just to complement or say nothing.
I usually post a comment out of curtsey , anything that's on my mind about the comic, even if it's a simple "<3". Because I know comments hold higher appreciation to creators than "Likes" (I also give a like too 6w6). I also do this to follow the "do for other which you want done for you" motto, atleast in pitiful hopes to bring up a louder community of readers. Comics that I'm more invested in I will habitually comment on most-to-every page to show that I am a living-active reader supporting the creator's work, because, well, it's difficult imagining the appreciation of a silent reader on the other side.
I post longer comments sometimes to comics to episodes I find extremely touching (only if I have time though).
As a creator, I LOVE receiving comments. It shows that readers actually look at your work. Even if it is a criticism (constructive) I appreciate every single note someone leaves. Then I try to do my best to reply and start a convo if warranted.
I'm just a regular joe, just like everyone else - making a comic for your eyeballs, and hoping you enjoy it. No ego trip or anything like that. So feel free to chat me up at anytime. 
I believe that's the only way i can communicate with the people who liked my comic/manga and getting feedback's from them.
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The comments I usually leave tend to deal with craft. Lately I've been reading a few of comics where the lettering style changed and I've left notes on how it works in comparison to the old style of lettering.
I usually comment on a comic or a piece of art if it catches my interest, I'm sorry if this sounds shallow. Anyway once I look over a comic or a composition I usually what they did well and sometimes what they can improve on. As an artist myself know how much a comment can mean to someone so I try to be careful with what I say.
LOL I feel the same way sometimes. Glad to see I'm not the only one. I'll think that I'll seem like a creeper if I comment on EVERY post of a comic I enjoy. However, I'm starting to get over myself a little bit. If someone had something interesting to say about my comic I'd want them to do no matter how many times, so I tend to keep that in mind and comment a little freely.
Definitely! In the end there will far more people who like the large amount of feedback as opposed to those who won't.
I mostly leave comments when I feel like I have something to say beyond "nice work" or "cool" or something. Something that stands out and that I particularily like on the page. Thing is, I want to leave more comments for comics I like but I can't always find something to say (and that hasn't been said already by other commenters)...
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