Comic Discussion > QUESTIONABLE CONTENT
WCDT: 11-15 July 2011 (1966-1970)
Sylentknight:
--- Quote from: lepetitfromage on 11 Jul 2011, 06:19 ---I think even an "I'm sorry" would have sufficed....I just feel that with all the growing up that everyone seems to think they need to do, this isn't the most adult way to clarify where they stand with each other. Not saying it was a BAD strip, I am definitely happy that they patched things up.
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The deeper, more meaningful conversations come later. Probably after Dora's therapy starts to kick-in and she can re-evaluate herself and her past relationships more clearly. Right now they are at the civil behavior, no blame tossing, early conversation level. Sitting on a porch at someone's house in the middle of a party is not the deep long talk time or place.
DSL:
Well, I like the idea of Moon Week myself, especially with Atlantis up there ending STS with a whimper, so I'll say this storyline is "four forward, four forward, drifting to the right a little ... "
Kinda bugged Marten seems to be ceding control of the conversation a bit, but a) that's just our nonconfrontational-until-it-hits-the-fan hero and b) this ain't over yet.
Now, where is our diminutive and libidinous les-brarian? It is her party, after all ...
wrwight:
--- Quote from: guayec on 11 Jul 2011, 05:50 ---i suppose that in a world with anthro-pcs, bionic hands and interdimensional coffee-makers, things are really easier between exes...
what im saying is, though i applaud the move and i think it will be good for the comic, and the characters, the conversation between marten and dora doesnt feel very real. the words, the facial expressions... it feels somewhat disconnected from their feelings (or from what ive come to think are their feelings).
but hey, im all for it. and its actually pretty therapeutic to watch.
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I can totally see where you're coming from, but I think conversations like this are just absolutely filled with subtext, and I think the silence in panel 4 is kind of evidence of that, as each person is trying to choose the words that will keep conversation going without making things incredibly awkward. It's a delicate dance, and I've seen it done before, even done it a few times myself, but especially in this dance, I tend to have two left feet.
Also, for those looking for growth from Marten, you should notice that he's the one who brought the conversation around to the heart of the matter, albeit in the most casual way possible. He was the one to bring it up though, and I think that counts for something. Possibly not much, but something.
Finally, I'd definitely agree that the artwork has been phenomenal lately.
guayec:
--- Quote from: lepetitfromage on 11 Jul 2011, 06:19 ---I think even an "I'm sorry" would have sufficed....I just feel that with all the growing up that everyone seems to think they need to do, this isn't the most adult way to clarify where they stand with each other. Not saying it was a BAD strip, I am definitely happy that they patched things up.
eta: Although now that I think about it, the witty banter is definitely more in character for them, albeit not necessarily in character with where Dora's head has been at lately in the strip. I suppose it is nice to see her going back to her roots :-P
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well, you clearly said everything i wanted to say in a much better way. with people so good at writing their minds in this forum, i shouldnt post at all, just read.
PS: this forum needs a 'like' button.
akronnick:
The last panel looks like the first time Marten has relaxed since the breakup.
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