Yeah, I realize it’s a reflection – I just think having it distorted like that is a pretty clever way of representing her dysphoria, especially since it’s looking in the reflection that seems to cause her discomfort in panel three. If that’s all intentional of course
I saw that, too. It’s really well done, and it had to be intentional. Panel three makes me want to give Sulla a big hug. I would love to see the joy on her face after she first transitions. I don’t know if we will ever see it as it is so personal and comes into the same realm Lucille’s back story for how she ended up missing legs and part of an arm. It would be cool to know, but is it really our business? Those are such interesting and powerful back stories, but keeping them private can show respect for the characters—and the real life people who are like them. But at the same time, I can see how some people could find them educational and empowering, too.
That’s correct. That story can still be found in Beyond, and it’s been reproduced in OHS Volume 2 as well.
We’ll be approaching that part of the timeline again soon, although it’ll probably feel different. Partly because that original comic’s a few years old now and partly because we’ll be viewing it from a different perspective this time.
Your talent for capturing such strong feelings in such subtle expressions is stunning. Not to mention putting those touches in just the right points in the story. Spectacular work. Panel 3 is crushing. I remain in awe of your talent as an artist and storyteller.
So dang cute!
that look! I know that look! my heart!
yep, panel three says it all. she’s having Gender Feels already. those are probably worse when you get new bodies every few years
does the distortion in the second panel represent her dysphoria?
It’s a reflection on a metal surface. look at the previous page.
Yeah, I realize it’s a reflection – I just think having it distorted like that is a pretty clever way of representing her dysphoria, especially since it’s looking in the reflection that seems to cause her discomfort in panel three. If that’s all intentional of course
Intentional or not, it’s a great metaphor!
I had the exact same reaction. I bet it’s intentional – really nicely done.
I saw that, too. It’s really well done, and it had to be intentional. Panel three makes me want to give Sulla a big hug. I would love to see the joy on her face after she first transitions. I don’t know if we will ever see it as it is so personal and comes into the same realm Lucille’s back story for how she ended up missing legs and part of an arm. It would be cool to know, but is it really our business? Those are such interesting and powerful back stories, but keeping them private can show respect for the characters—and the real life people who are like them. But at the same time, I can see how some people could find them educational and empowering, too.
A bit of her transition experience is featured in “Optimal”, a story about Sulla Blue D. wrote for the Beyond Anthology, if I’m not mistaken!
That’s correct. That story can still be found in Beyond, and it’s been reproduced in OHS Volume 2 as well.
We’ll be approaching that part of the timeline again soon, although it’ll probably feel different. Partly because that original comic’s a few years old now and partly because we’ll be viewing it from a different perspective this time.
I feel ya kid…
Your talent for capturing such strong feelings in such subtle expressions is stunning. Not to mention putting those touches in just the right points in the story. Spectacular work. Panel 3 is crushing. I remain in awe of your talent as an artist and storyteller.
Oh, kiddo. I just want to hug her. Goodness knows what Bio-Al was going through at the same age. :(
I can’t help but notice that we don’t know what he was calling her back then.