I love the sudden turn from sweetness to tragedy with the whole opposite day thing. I hope Clarissa can find actual love, and not the horrific sickness her father subjects her to.
A new hope emerges, before being struck down by ultimate evil.
I think this is the darkest story about Clarissa written so far, at least it is the one I’ve found the most intense. And it takes a true talent to convey all these thoughts and emotions with so few words and such poignant images.
Her mother’s disappointed countenance back a ways made me think of the Raymond Chandler quote: “There was a desert wind blowing that night. It was one of those hot dry Santa Anas that come down through the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands’ necks. Anything can happen. You can even get a full glass of beer at a cocktail lounge.” –“Red Wind”
Is it normal to feel the same terror that Clarissa feels?
Terror that appears when I read this last page.
Seriously, what this Clarissa comic conveys is. Wow.
It is a masterpiece that deserves greater recognition.
Clarissa feels so alive that it’s scary to see that this comic seems like a biography of something that could be happening at this very moment.
It’s interesting that Clarissa is being pursued by — and might be developing feelings for?? — a boy who (in a MUCH more innocent and innocuous way than her father) also doesn’t take “no” for an answer.
Also, Clarissa only speaks five words on this page, but it’s incredible how much is communicated by her expressions and her body language. Really nice work.
I sort of predict a bittersweet ending – she threatens to tell or something and the dad backs off, but in retaliation she gets ostracized for “making a scene” and “embarrassing the family.”
@Victoria Arouet @A G
I expect it to have a sad ending. I read a fanfiction where she commits suicide, I think that’s the most likely ending, unless “her life goes on with no change” counts as an ending, in which case I think the abuse will just continue. Sadly, in situations like this, the most common “happy ending” is the victim moving out when they’re finally old enough.
Christ. Her face when she hears the door open. I never like sitting with my back to a door either, except when I have to hide something from whoever might walk in.
I just want to give her a force field and take her out of the story so she never has to see the guy again.
JY: I am actually starting to feel guilty about even creating this cartoon. I’m sorry, Clarissa. I am an evil God!
Jab him in the throat with that pin, sweetie! No court will convict you!
Too much?
I swear Hell ain’t hot enough for this degenerate.
I love the sudden turn from sweetness to tragedy with the whole opposite day thing. I hope Clarissa can find actual love, and not the horrific sickness her father subjects her to.
A new hope emerges, before being struck down by ultimate evil.
I think this is the darkest story about Clarissa written so far, at least it is the one I’ve found the most intense. And it takes a true talent to convey all these thoughts and emotions with so few words and such poignant images.
Sadly many tiny pricks won’t spare her from her father’s prick.
Her mother’s disappointed countenance back a ways made me think of the Raymond Chandler quote: “There was a desert wind blowing that night. It was one of those hot dry Santa Anas that come down through the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands’ necks. Anything can happen. You can even get a full glass of beer at a cocktail lounge.” –“Red Wind”
Is it normal to feel the same terror that Clarissa feels?
Terror that appears when I read this last page.
Seriously, what this Clarissa comic conveys is. Wow.
It is a masterpiece that deserves greater recognition.
Clarissa feels so alive that it’s scary to see that this comic seems like a biography of something that could be happening at this very moment.
It’s interesting that Clarissa is being pursued by — and might be developing feelings for?? — a boy who (in a MUCH more innocent and innocuous way than her father) also doesn’t take “no” for an answer.
Also, Clarissa only speaks five words on this page, but it’s incredible how much is communicated by her expressions and her body language. Really nice work.
Jesus Crust….
+ some people wonder how some girls grow up to be women who think all men are shit.
I think my opinion is unpopular, but I think it’s important to the message of “Clarissa” that she DOESN’T have a happy ending.
@AG
I sort of predict a bittersweet ending – she threatens to tell or something and the dad backs off, but in retaliation she gets ostracized for “making a scene” and “embarrassing the family.”
@Victoria Arouet @A G
I expect it to have a sad ending. I read a fanfiction where she commits suicide, I think that’s the most likely ending, unless “her life goes on with no change” counts as an ending, in which case I think the abuse will just continue. Sadly, in situations like this, the most common “happy ending” is the victim moving out when they’re finally old enough.
I hope the dad dies a painful, slow death
Christ. Her face when she hears the door open. I never like sitting with my back to a door either, except when I have to hide something from whoever might walk in.
I just want to give her a force field and take her out of the story so she never has to see the guy again.
JY: I am actually starting to feel guilty about even creating this cartoon. I’m sorry, Clarissa. I am an evil God!