Commentary from February 27, 2014
This is kind of the end of a three part trilogy of strips that began with #158 and continued in #159. #159 quickly became the most popular depression comix strip ever on Tumblr so I decided to put the third installment aside for a while, because three comics with the same kind of theme would get tiring, I think.
The reason why her taking off her shirt is so important goes back to the first strip where they met in #81, and during the entire time they have had their relationship she has always had a long sleeve shirt on, even in bedroom scenes. Someone asked what would happen if the freckled character asked about the scars, and I thought that would make a necessary strip, so I started putting this strip together.
I’m going to pat myself on the back here for a couple of reasons. I really like the second panel of 170 where she’s making a monster face. When I got back into webcomicking on Tumblr, one jackass said, “and he still can’t draw hands”. There has been a conscious effort to include hands in nearly every depression comix strip, especially to add to the expressions of characters. This one is no exception, and when I draw panels like this one I remind myself, “That asshat said I couldn’t draw hands”.
Another thing I’m proud of is the second strip, where the depressed character takes off her shirt and joins her friend in bed. I wanted to do this scene so it wasn’t sexual at all, because it easily could be, and that would have ruined it. In the end, I think it worked well.
I usually write these commentaries at the same time as I post the comic but it was a bit complicated so I ran out of time. I’m doing this a day after, and I can write that the response has been fantastic, most notably on Tumblr. One particular comment was especially touching:
My boyfriend kissed my scars and I cried
That comment alone tells an entire story.
The reason why her taking off her shirt is so important goes back to the first strip where they met in #81, and during the entire time they have had their relationship she has always had a long sleeve shirt on, even in bedroom scenes. Someone asked what would happen if the freckled character asked about the scars, and I thought that would make a necessary strip, so I started putting this strip together.
I’m going to pat myself on the back here for a couple of reasons. I really like the second panel of 170 where she’s making a monster face. When I got back into webcomicking on Tumblr, one jackass said, “and he still can’t draw hands”. There has been a conscious effort to include hands in nearly every depression comix strip, especially to add to the expressions of characters. This one is no exception, and when I draw panels like this one I remind myself, “That asshat said I couldn’t draw hands”.
Another thing I’m proud of is the second strip, where the depressed character takes off her shirt and joins her friend in bed. I wanted to do this scene so it wasn’t sexual at all, because it easily could be, and that would have ruined it. In the end, I think it worked well.
I usually write these commentaries at the same time as I post the comic but it was a bit complicated so I ran out of time. I’m doing this a day after, and I can write that the response has been fantastic, most notably on Tumblr. One particular comment was especially touching:
My boyfriend kissed my scars and I cried
That comment alone tells an entire story.
Obviously Freckled Girl was prepared for this moment. Thank god!
There’s a back story that I drew up but never got past the rough sketch stage of the freckled girl explaining to her niece why her girlfriend has these scars, and it was a story about a princess and a dragon. But it got really complicated, and I gave up on it. So yes, she was prepared, she had been asked the question before.
won’t you reconsider it? i’m kind of curious how both Robin and Wren met! and how Wren accepted Robin for who she is and how she looks. .. thanks for making these beautiful comics
It looks like our battle-scarred protagonist has a carved heart on her arm. ^^
Adorably enough, I think it looks sort of like the female symbol, but with a heart. I could see this being kind of a rebellious “fuck you” to her depression.
My boyfriend kissed my scars and I cried
I cried, I love the relationship between these two. It reminds me so much of how loving and accepting of all my problems my husband is.
I’m lucky enough to have this.
He even tells me he’s proud of me when I walk out of therapy. Or if I have a stressful week at school or work and somehow make it through, even if a few panic attacks are involved.
Makes the battle easier having a loyal ally.
i wish my gf can do this to me……but when i showed her this this is what she would say,EXACTLY…………idk if i should belive her,but i d0.
I cried a little.
Who the fuck is cutting onions in here?
I really, truly hope and pray to have a relationship like this with someone amazing someday.
I also really, truly hope and pray that I will someday have peace on my own should I never have the blessing of a loving relationship.
Gained 30 lb. from one bad medication and the spouse is still full of nothing but praise for my shape. There are really genuinely good, kind people in the world.
BEST COUPLE EVER! MY GOD! YOU KEEP BRINGING SHORT LIVE (GENUINE) SMILES TO MY FACE WITH THESE BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS! honestly blonde ponytail truly is lucky to have freckles girl with her
sadly we don’t have names for them so we’ll just have to call them based on their looks? or can we give them unofficial names just some fan made up stuff?
If you click on the icons, you’ll find names for some of the characters. All characters are named after birds.