MariNaomi is the author and illustrator of the graphic memoir Kiss & Tell: A Romantic Resume, Ages 0 to 22 (Harper Perennial, 2011). Visit her website at www.marinaomi.com.More from this author →
16 Responses to “SMOKE IN YOUR EYES: When You’re Young”
Nice one Mari… I like the grey tones and I think you’re using the scrolling really well…
Long lost friends are tough, but there’s something strange about how easy it is to keep in touch with people on a superficial level through the internet these days. I’m not sure how I feel about it.
Sophie: I know what you mean about the strangeness of social networking acquaintance-ship, but I love it nonetheless. I treasure being able to check in on old pals, to see that they are safe and happy and loved. To be able to reach in from their past and remind them, in times of sadness, that they are still in my heart…
I’ve never seen a speech balloon morph into the lower halves of naked people before. very nice. your comics make me forget it’s raining outside. there should be umbrellas with your comics on them.
I’m new to the The Rumpus and these WONDERFUL comics by Mari. I have spent the better part of my morning emailing all my friends the links. You are so talented.
February 13th, 2012 at 7:35 am
So good – sweet, poignant, and even some lust – everything I expect from Mari’s comics!
February 13th, 2012 at 8:26 am
starcrossed
February 13th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Nice one Mari… I like the grey tones and I think you’re using the scrolling really well…
Long lost friends are tough, but there’s something strange about how easy it is to keep in touch with people on a superficial level through the internet these days. I’m not sure how I feel about it.
February 13th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Sophie: I know what you mean about the strangeness of social networking acquaintance-ship, but I love it nonetheless. I treasure being able to check in on old pals, to see that they are safe and happy and loved. To be able to reach in from their past and remind them, in times of sadness, that they are still in my heart…
February 13th, 2012 at 10:43 am
I’ve never seen a speech balloon morph into the lower halves of naked people before. very nice. your comics make me forget it’s raining outside. there should be umbrellas with your comics on them.
February 13th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Perfect capture of non-romantic love!
February 14th, 2012 at 3:47 am
Wow! Loved this. He gave you the most important mnemonic ever.
February 14th, 2012 at 3:50 am
Those are the kind of friends you never quite forget…and they pop up at those moments when you need them. Perfectly captured. xo
February 14th, 2012 at 6:07 am
Thank you for this!
February 14th, 2012 at 8:33 am
You are so awesome, Mari.
February 14th, 2012 at 10:03 am
yay. happy valentine’s day!
February 14th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Thanks a lot, you guys! Happy Valentine’s Day–spread the love!
February 14th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Oh, this is beautiful.
February 14th, 2012 at 11:42 pm
Absolutely beautiful, Mari. Love the subtle color. Happy Valentine’s Day! ^_^
February 16th, 2012 at 6:26 am
I’m new to the The Rumpus and these WONDERFUL comics by Mari. I have spent the better part of my morning emailing all my friends the links. You are so talented.
February 17th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Caroline, thank you! Your comment made my day!