Oh my god those last few panels hit so hard, they obviously have a hard time with eye contact so seeing them make it when they finally open up is so powerful and sweet ;0; <3<3<3<3 I love this comic so much
Ahhhh their relationship makes so much more sense now…it can be so hard when you’re deeply repressed and see someone else unapologetically being their most genuine self. It’s such a toxic mix of guilt, admiration, fear, and resentment. Because if they can be who they are and be loved, why are you trying so hard to be someone else?
I’m rereading this chapter and only just now did this page fully hit me with, yes, what you said.
Amusingly, I started following this comic thinking I was a cis (gay) woman, and recently figured out I am non-binary. I was completely blindsided by the Al reveal but the more I figure out about myself, the more things in this comic I pick up and understand and relate and go “oH, DUH *facepalm*” at. Including, yeah, this bit.
The writing and art here are perfect. You’ve captured these emotions so amazingly. I burst into tears at work and had to leave the room. Thank you for creating this.
Man, those last three frames. Pacing in a comic strip is weird and sometimes really difficult to get right, but dang you did a good job there, Blue. Three frames for one word in a conversation where the previous three frames probably have about 20X the wordcount each. Even though they’re … what, only fourth or a fifth of the page total, those last three frames feel bigger.
That sheer vulnerability on her face as she tells everything to Lucille. The complete shock of being told that somebody you had always found unflappable was actually terrified of you the whole time. This page hurts but it’s completely necessary.
I imagine if I ever had this talk with my family I might have a similar facial expression.
There’s this really interesting trans/disability intersection going on between Lucille, who celebrates and modifies her body so freely and refuses to be made to feel like a freak for being born different, and Al, who has always felt trapped in an unchangeable body. I can imagine why Al would find the very fact of her frightening, in the same way that some closeted trans people find out transitioned trans people frightening. She represents everything Al’s too afraid to be.
They’re both physiological minorities whose bodies are made problematic by the culture around him, but Lucille refuses to knuckle under to it, and Al has been terrified to step out of line.
oh my god those three panels of Al looking up are the mirror of the three panels on the second page, the Blue Fairy, I am actually in tears, this is so powerful and the craft and care and literary quality of this comic is so so much http://ohumanstar.com/comic/chapter-1-page-1/
I can see how Al would be very afraid and jealous of Lucille before – she’s so open and unapologetic about who she is, which is scary when you’re living with a lot of repression and self hatred.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA TEARS INCOMING. YES. I’M SO HAPPY FOR H E R
Oh my god those last few panels hit so hard, they obviously have a hard time with eye contact so seeing them make it when they finally open up is so powerful and sweet ;0; <3<3<3<3 I love this comic so much
CALLED IT! (So excited!)
Amazing!
That’s something. I’m curious to see exactly where all of this goes with Al.
have to say I really enjoy the fact that there’s still at least one person in comments going “I wonder where Al is going with this”
WOW. WOW. And WOW again. For Al to say all this to her, and all at once… huge.
FREAKIN HOLD! THAT! HEAD! UP! YEEAAAAAAAAA!
Ahhhh their relationship makes so much more sense now…it can be so hard when you’re deeply repressed and see someone else unapologetically being their most genuine self. It’s such a toxic mix of guilt, admiration, fear, and resentment. Because if they can be who they are and be loved, why are you trying so hard to be someone else?
Beat me to it and said it better than I think I would have.
yepppppp
good word
I’m rereading this chapter and only just now did this page fully hit me with, yes, what you said.
Amusingly, I started following this comic thinking I was a cis (gay) woman, and recently figured out I am non-binary. I was completely blindsided by the Al reveal but the more I figure out about myself, the more things in this comic I pick up and understand and relate and go “oH, DUH *facepalm*” at. Including, yeah, this bit.
IT’S HAPPENING, FOLKS
I’m crying :’)
I’m so happy, happy tears.
Oh my heavens. Al being brave as heck.
The writing and art here are perfect. You’ve captured these emotions so amazingly. I burst into tears at work and had to leave the room. Thank you for creating this.
Man, those last three frames. Pacing in a comic strip is weird and sometimes really difficult to get right, but dang you did a good job there, Blue. Three frames for one word in a conversation where the previous three frames probably have about 20X the wordcount each. Even though they’re … what, only fourth or a fifth of the page total, those last three frames feel bigger.
my heart………
<3
oh, this is beautiful T-T
OH, MY GOD! Okay, it’s happening! Everybody stay calm. Stay calm. STAY FUCKING CALM! EVERYBODY JUST FUCKING CALM DOWN!
That sheer vulnerability on her face as she tells everything to Lucille. The complete shock of being told that somebody you had always found unflappable was actually terrified of you the whole time. This page hurts but it’s completely necessary.
I imagine if I ever had this talk with my family I might have a similar facial expression.
Isn’t it nice that he doesn’t need lots of surgery or hormone injections forever! Just get that new body on, and you’re ready to go!
There’s this really interesting trans/disability intersection going on between Lucille, who celebrates and modifies her body so freely and refuses to be made to feel like a freak for being born different, and Al, who has always felt trapped in an unchangeable body. I can imagine why Al would find the very fact of her frightening, in the same way that some closeted trans people find out transitioned trans people frightening. She represents everything Al’s too afraid to be.
They’re both physiological minorities whose bodies are made problematic by the culture around him, but Lucille refuses to knuckle under to it, and Al has been terrified to step out of line.
Ah, that clears up a lot.
this page is so excellent
oh my god those three panels of Al looking up are the mirror of the three panels on the second page, the Blue Fairy, I am actually in tears, this is so powerful and the craft and care and literary quality of this comic is so so much http://ohumanstar.com/comic/chapter-1-page-1/
Sometimes a rendering can leave you speechless. That’s the effect that the bottom three panels had on me. So effective, so powerful.
Such is the power of comics done well.
I am in awe of your talent and of your story.
Thank you.
Oh, those expressions!
i already sent you a tweet but i just wanted to say here also that this page is a sort of culmination, for me, and you should be proud of it.
I can see how Al would be very afraid and jealous of Lucille before – she’s so open and unapologetic about who she is, which is scary when you’re living with a lot of repression and self hatred.
Every time i reread this page, Al’s worried expression in the final panel rips my heart out 🥺😭💕