Merry Hell! A daily webcomic about fear and friendship (NSFW, sometimes)

[Wolf]

They learn to crave forgiveness, but the guilt that motivates the need is less a product of really understanding what they've done and feeling genuine remorse, and more a matter of feeling vaguely bad because society frowns on whatever it was they got up to. As if the sudden realization -- occurring past a point in life when it would do anybody any good (except, of course, for themselves) -- that "Oh, wow, I was a tremendous dickhead back then," the sudden rush of guilt that accompanies it, and the acknowledgement of that, is enough to somehow undo all the heinous shit they did.

Why, yes, I find these comics very cathartic at the moment. Why do you ask?

 

[madhair60]

I appreciate that. I hope these comics aren't upsetting anyone, I wanted them to be... well, not realistic, but not super obvious, easy solution stuff.

 

[lincolnic]

They are good comics Madhair! Thanks for continuing to share them here.

Why, yes, I find these comics very cathartic at the moment. Why do you ask?

Big same.

 

[madhair60]

Also, holy shit, is that a guest comic by the author of IT HURTS? That's rad.

Reading It Hurts!! is what got me to start Merry Hell. I haven't recommended it specifically on here because the early use of slurs (which is addressed and put a stop to, notably) makes it a tricky sell. But it is brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.

(The similarity between Ally and Merry is a giant coincidence, too)

 

[Wolf]

I appreciate that although characters' actions and reactions are comically exaggerated, the root of their interactions is very natural, believable, and relatable. I don't tend to say much because a lot of the time I don't have anything very specific to say, but I am enjoying these comics. Please, keep at it.

 

[Rosewood]

This is turning out exactly as I'd hoped. Friend-tervention and all.

My thoughts about Bella were completely confirmed, too. A few moments after she started her confession and the flood of tears started, I thought "this is more about self indulgence than actual 'reformation'." and she went back to her real self a comic or two after that.

 

[Kishi]

Yeah, this is very true to life, in my experience. Glad Merry didn't fall for it.

 

[Kalir]

Oddly enough, this isn't how my experiences went. Both of the people who bullied me as a kid contacted me through very indirect channels, apologized, and respected my wishes for distance after the fact. I'll assume that I'm just a lucky outlier for it and be happy about it.

 

[madhair60]

I appreciate the feedback, I'm glad people like this dumb comic. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

 

[madhair60]

 

[ASandoval]

I never had any of my bullies reach out to apologize. In fact, a couple years after I graduated and was working as a cart pusher at Target, a couple of them spotted and accosted me in the parking lot of my job. My much more confrontational co-worker who was outside with me at the time kept them busy until the security guard came out and chased them off shortly after. I was grateful but also had an expression not unlike Merry's here. Absolute dredges, they were.

 

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[Torzelbaum]

So Liz and Jess are doing a Doomsday Device on Bella. That's ... certainly a thing.

 

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[madhair60]

Bonus material:

 

[Mogri]

Bonus material:

She throws bows like shuriken

 

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[Torzelbaum]

Is Liz using the using Japanese version of Boke or the Scottish one?

 

[Wolf]

I figure the Japanese version would be an awful stretch. What's the Scottish one?

 

[Issun]

I googled it. It's probably the Scottish one.

Spoiler

 

[madhair60]

It is more UK-wide than it is strictly Scottish by my understanding

This calls back to a somewhat ill-advised pre-nu-TT storyline so apologies if it seems out of nowhere

 

[Rosewood]

To me it came across that these folks know each other well enough that oversharing is their default.

 

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[Ixo]

So did Jasumati show up pre-sunrise, or did she crash on the couch overnight?

Also, c'mon Dan. Let Merry be your wingman.

 

[Kishi]

You can see Daniel has removed his glasses in preparation to become all that.

 

[Rosewood]

Yeah, I noticed that, too. Though I wasn't sure if he was trying to look cuter or if he is nearsighted and trying to lessen the effect of Merry's 50-yard "go for it, ya stud" stare.