Page 45. Enough.
The O Human Star Volume 2 Kickstarter is LIVE starting today! This funds not only this new volume, but a reprint of Volume 1 as well – follow the link to get one or both volumes as well as a few KS-exclusive goodies like bookplates, enamel pins, and character sketches!
One more thing: I am returning to New York this week for NYCC! Come see me this Thursday through Sunday in the Artist Alley, table P10-B, and say hi!
Well now I need a good cry and a hug from Lucille too.
All they need are Japanese subtitles and a transparent overlay of that last panel and this would make for an awesome anime ending.
My poor, poor heart. This storyline has wrecked me :’C
So I’ve always wondered – are these guys supposed to be platonic friends or more? I always wondered if Al acted unfriendly to Lucille, because had jealousy issues, was just an antisocial grump, or perceived something that others couldn’t see.
Yeah, I think that they are meant to be completely platonic friends. At least in the present day, they have no romantic involvement. I just reread through the comic because it’s been a while, and when Brendan calls Lucille and says there’s been some “home stuff” (not sure if those are the exact words) that he’s been dealing with, and Lucille immediately says, “Oh, who is he? He must be awfully cute!” implying that Brendan is only interested in men. I do think that Al might have been jealous that Brendan was close with Lucille, though, even if he knew there was no romantic nature to it.
Ow, my feelings ache. In kinda a good way.
But I LOVE that Lucille has high-heels built into her legs. That’s freaking awesome.
let it all out, brendan..
..let it all out.
…No dialogue needed.
I like that she didn’t interfere with how he wanted to present himself. She smiles when he smiles, and when he’s ready to show how he feels, she follows then. It’s really respectful.
I knew she figured it out. My heart hurts.
Did it ever explain why Lucille is missing her limbs? (If not I think that’s great too. I think we as a culture seem to demand explaination, although I’m contradicting myself of course, that when we see someone with a disability we feel like we automatically deserve to know, when in reality these people exist all on their own without pity points being stirred.)
It tickles a place that says “There goes a story fer shure!”
Since what do we really have to give each other but our story?
If it doesn’t feel like an imposition, I’d like to hear it.
Fresh Air on NPR tonight, Bruce Springsteen is talking about his book, and his motorcycle wreck, and getting an (involuntary) haircut while laid-up.
I’ve read this comic since the first or second panel, and I’ve cried, but I haven’t cried this hard. Not a word written and an unbearable burden de-shouldered. Catharsis!
I think one of the worst effects of Al being closeted was Brendan couldn’t mourn him. A vital part of grieving is opening up, sharing memories and experiences of the deceased. But because Brendan kept Al’s secret, he couldn’t do that.
Oh, my heart is just aching for poor Brendan! I first read OHS in 2013( I think I heard about it on Autostraddle?) and I just re read it. Blue, thank you for this story!! The Brendan and Al love story just slays me. It’s been ping ponging in my head for years. I also want to say how much I like Sulla’s character. I am super intrigued to see how her synth/human identity will continue to develop. Also- her origin story kind of reminds me of Athena springing from Zeus’s head and I like that. Also- thank you for drawing lots of women scientists and engineers. Pretty badass.
I just started reading this comic last night, and it’s been an amazing ride. What a poignant place to “end” that first binge, and join the general crowd of fans moving at the speed of updates. I can’t wait to see where this comic continues to go!
hey blue, I was at comiccon today and bought the first volume of ohumanstar! I was so super excited to finally get a physical copy of a webcomic that i love and inspires me so much as an artist and aspiring comic creator. I bought the book but you werent there! :( I really wish you could have stayed longer…
I’m sorry I wasn’t around for the second half of Saturday – it bummed me out when my friends told me I missed some big fans. But I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and get a comic – I promise I’ll be back in New York next year!
Enough? Oh, I hope this isn’t anything other than a chapter ending. I have become so addicted to this very touching and human story. I have definitely got to toss some money into the Kickstarter.
That’s okay. I didn’t need that heart anyway.
I always thought that Lucille knew about Al and Brendan but never said anything, but this scene makes me wonder if she thought that Brendan was in love with Al and it was unreciprocated
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Brendan can say he was in love with Al and leave Al’s feelings unspecific. It would even be fair to say he doesn’t want to talk about the guy behind his back. Probably the only course that lets him grieve without outing Al.