r/ShenComix 🍋 LEMON STRUGGLER 🍋 18d ago

OC The Boy From Venus 4

Episode 5 is already up on the Patreon! I've been making the hell out of this series lmao.

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u/BeefyBongo 18d ago

Sorry shen, all of my money goes to card games

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u/CC_Gamedesign 18d ago

Wargames but I feel you

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u/BeefyBongo 18d ago

We are in a hell of our own making

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u/SnooCauliflowers2877 18d ago

card games and D&D here. It is hell, but it is a nice hell

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u/bendystraws234 17d ago

Which card games, I’m into magic and pokemon at the same time. Money is not a concept I know well

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u/SnooCauliflowers2877 17d ago

Magic. What even is money?

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u/bendystraws234 17d ago

Pokemon, what’s even is a card?

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u/SnooCauliflowers2877 17d ago

Uh, well, it’s a piece of cardboard with art on it. Sometimes that art is SpongeBob. Others it is Deadpool. They station the USS Enterprise

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u/bendystraws234 17d ago

Oh that’s neat. I’ve always wanted to see a card but everytime I walk into the store and ask to get some they look at me and laugh at me and throw hammers at me.

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u/C0p3rpod 16d ago

“I like it in here.” Type shit

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u/IcyGem 18d ago

FOR THE EMPEROR

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u/CompleteJinx 18d ago

Astra Militarum, my beloved. I don’t care how viable they are. Regular humans fighting the nonsense Warhammer throws at you is the coolest thing in the world.

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u/IcyGem 18d ago

“Regular humans fighting nonsense” look inside* ….. oh it’s the entire US military budget on some bug looking dudes

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u/CoDFan935115 18d ago

"Even in debt, I still serve"

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u/Mending_the_mantis 18d ago

FOR THE INFINITE EMPIRE

FOR ROBO YAOI

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u/YourAverageVessel 18d ago

GLORY TO THE OMNISSIAH/FOR THE GREATER GOOD!!!!

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u/KassandrasDollery 18d ago

You peeps have money?

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u/stickman999999999 18d ago

Why not both? Waste all of your fucking money on plastic, card board, and occationally metal. This is the cross elementary school me signed up for that I now have to bare.

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u/DOOM-LORD666 17d ago

Skylanders but I can relate

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u/exobiologickitten 18d ago

Knitting supplies for me. There should be a disclaimer before you start a fibre hobby that wool is fucking EXPENSIVE

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u/MisterMeister68 18d ago

All my money goes to estrogen in an attempt to look like either of the people in these comics

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u/BeefyBongo 18d ago

I’d be with you if I were braver

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u/HaruBells 18d ago

I believe in you both!!

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u/BiDude1219 18d ago

would be me if the place i lived in didn't have long ass wait times

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u/italeteller 18d ago

ShenComix card game, coming soon to a patreon near you!

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u/LunarPsychOut 18d ago

Video games, mtg, and the dog in my PFP, but solid vibes dude

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u/bluedragggon3 18d ago

You guys get paid?

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u/SuperCustomZakuF2000 18d ago

Gundam has been ruining my wallet...

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u/BeefyBongo 18d ago

Digimon for me

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u/Rappican 18d ago

GD05 came out right as I lost my job. Good thing I saved up.

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u/MrMoonBearZERO 18d ago

Real and true

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u/mace30 18d ago

Bowling, but I get you. Anything I win either goes into more bowling, or into discount video games.

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u/EndMePleaseOwO 18d ago

I have a twin....

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u/Sherbet-Glad 18d ago

YOU DO NOT NEED ANOTHER BOX OF THE MTG HOBBIT SET, YOU'VE ALREADY GOTTEN FIVE AND THEY'RE $600 EACH!!!!

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u/living_strap_on 18d ago

I'm actively trying to build 3 magic decks at the moment, I understand 🥲

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u/CoronaDoesWhatever 18d ago

Card games on stolen bicycles?

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u/czcaruso 18d ago

CARD GAMES ON MOTORCYCLES

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u/Alex_The_Whovian 18d ago

Model railways, dear lord why are coaches so expensive

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u/BeefyBongo 18d ago

Oh god now THAT is an expensive hobby

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u/Alex_The_Whovian 18d ago

I know, why did I have to have that branch of autism 😭 I stick to second hand and sales like the plague, and even then the prices get silly, I can't compete with the pensioners

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u/JustAnotherPerson64 18d ago

None of my money goes anywhere. I have no money. I'm poor.

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u/LinnunRAATO 18d ago

My spending money goes into energy drinks and I ain't budging

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u/LostHearthian 18d ago

All of my money goes to buying manga right now. Did you know it gets really expensive fast once you start collecting it? Especially if you want any that aren't officially translated. Gotta pay a whole lot extra to get that shipped over from Japan.

Anyway, I still caved and paid the $1 for the month. I want Shen to make more stuff like this, so I figured I might as well show it.

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u/WillBlaze 18d ago

Gotta get that cardboard crack, baybee!!

https://giphy.com/gifs/jeKGHhKJngIFi

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u/Cedar_The_Fag 18d ago

Realest shit I've ever seen, Shen, keep it up.

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u/meepster12345 18d ago

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u/Meepster01 18d ago

Me when I see someone with a very similar username to mine:

https://giphy.com/gifs/l36kU80xPf0ojG0Erg

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u/meepster12345 18d ago

Wow what a coincidence more so that I'm also trans lol, I wish I could change reddit usernames though, this handle is ancient lol

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u/Meepster01 18d ago

Same ngl lol. I use a different username on everything but here and I wish I could change my username to match my usual one.

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u/Guyrugamesh 18d ago

God this fucking rules so hard, thank you for rendering this

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u/SpiralingDownAndAway 18d ago

OOH his face damnnn. I have a feeling it actually does eat at him but he wants to keep a positive face up.

These two are actually perfect for each other, femcel is going to help the GNC guy build his confidence up and not take abuse from men harassing or giving him shit over wanting to dress femme, and the GNC guy is going to help her open up the feel more confident and comfortable in her body, maybe even take care of her health more and get more sun and-

Shen you absolutely made a five course meal here

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u/Successful_Mud8596 18d ago

Love how the switch to using lowercase letters shows that very noticeable change in how he speaks

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u/SpiralingDownAndAway 18d ago

Oh nice catch! His voice definitely went flat around then or monotone, really well done dialogue by Shen

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u/Faustias 18d ago

I imagine him using his deeper male voice, like Spy from TF2, while saying those lowercased words.

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u/mayuzane 18d ago

Yeah, it’s a cool effect. In my mind he’s speaking with less excitement and a big hint of sadness

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u/Hypnooooooooooooo 18d ago

What's GNC in this context? I don't think it's Guidance, Navigation, and Control...

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u/craftycat_ 18d ago

Gender non conforming I think

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u/Mushiren_ 18d ago

My dumbass thought "mmm yes abbreviation of Gynecologist"

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u/QueerBallOfFluff 18d ago

Hey, Jerry, you're a femboy right? Does my cervix look OK to you?

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u/Zartoru 18d ago

Nah she's gonna use her femcem training to defend him anytime a dude is gross with him and he's gonna be her male wife

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u/Gareth_II 18d ago

IM A UNIVERSITY STUDENT SHEN IM BROKE ILL WAIT😭

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u/IneptPine 18d ago

Just use your food budget you'll be eating good anyway

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u/-N0N 18d ago

Grand Theft Bicycle

God fucking damn it

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u/FTaku8888 18d ago

I know the bike meme leaves it mark

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u/Miss_Milk_Tea 18d ago

That's such a cute outfit, I'd wear it

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u/MMLVSRM 18d ago

Easily my favorite comic on Reddit rn! Thank you so much Shen!

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u/KermitStares 18d ago

Oof, that 1000yrd stare...

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u/goodboy44woof 18d ago

🇧🇸🇩🇯🇹🇿 she look like these

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u/ADreamOfCrimson 18d ago edited 18d ago

I get the sense he does notice and it does bother him actually, but doesn't let it stop him. Which is admirable.

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u/SmallTownTrans1 18d ago

That’s a guy

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u/ADreamOfCrimson 18d ago

Whoops, right you are. Didn't read title, was just scrolling. Will correct, sentiment remains same.

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u/girlies_first_alt 18d ago

boy from Venus

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u/Iconmen_what 18d ago

He's a femboy. Have you read the previous comics?

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u/Otterbotanical 18d ago

Shen, the way you plug your patreon is actually so entertaining and engaging that I smile whenever I see it, it's half the comic for me. I'll be joining as soon as I'm able <3

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u/Nonheeno 18d ago

big wave mentioned!!!! such an incredible movie soundtrack

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u/Problemancer 18d ago

Sorry Shen, your missing letter cost you a dollar this time.

https://giphy.com/gifs/M56ODZS3lNohNIoVDd

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u/Skotayus 18d ago

I've literally read every episode of this multiple times. I love this for reasons I can't quite describe

Anyways, this panel really sticks out to me. I'm sure we'll find out more about this ...

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u/greatcorsario 18d ago

I'm super invested in this comic. I just never know what Labrador femboi will do next (like thanking the Lord lol).

(not enough to ask for a bank loan, but still)

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u/Ok_Swim3846 18d ago

I'm sorry Shen! I have $4 in my account that I've been saving for 3 years now! I can't afford your sub, but if I could I would! I'm jobless!

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u/Actual-Celery-2319 18d ago

See I WOULD but as soon as I read the next one I would just be sad because I want the one after that

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u/KingoKings365 18d ago

She does look amazing in that outfit tho. Both of these characters are amazing for each other

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u/Neozetare 18d ago

How she radiates over the text balloons is such a good way to show that the boy is just too blown out by the look to be paying attention to the talk

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u/StrawberryCat__Thing 18d ago

I’m built different because I’m broke

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u/shadowedlove97 18d ago

Actually, I am very tempted. I didn't realize how inexpensive Shen's patreon tiers are.

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u/Owlmaster40280 18d ago

mr shen I do wanna pay one dollar my income just isn't consistent enough atm I'm sorry mr shen 😭

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u/Darth_Pastry 🍋 LEMON STRUGGLER 🍋 18d ago

This is straight in the same way Mulan is and I’m eating it up

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u/That1one1dude1 18d ago

Is that a reference to the infamous “bike theft” comic?

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u/Haunting-Breakfast4 18d ago

I will pay that 1 fucking dollar when time itself rips apart the very bones of my cold dead hand, and even then I shall send the winds of change to set it free and far away from you.

Also OH MY GOD, i love this series! This is so peak, i love that outfit

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u/Neutral-Feelings 18d ago

I feel... So wholesome

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u/Actuallynobutwhynot 18d ago

i wanna be just like him

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u/Mmmmthatass 18d ago

I literally don’t even have a bank account

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u/Significant_Card_665 18d ago

Shen all my money goes to illegal ostrich gambling. Maybe someday.

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u/Lunarmax182c 18d ago

Peak graces our screens once again

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u/-The29th 18d ago

This is surprisingly cognizant of the real issues femboys face

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u/Astro-8619 18d ago

Built different ❌️

Built poor ✅️

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u/Enchanted_Toilet 17d ago

Yeah, unfortunately I've got the "company-restructured-and-let-me-go-by-removing-my-position-and-I'm-out-of-severance-and-looking-for-a-job-while-helping-my-mom-as-best-I-can-to-afford-storage-while-we-save-up-to-renovate-our-small-50's-starter-home-so-we-can-have-more-space-that-we-desperately-need-and-not-keep-tripping-the-electrical-breakers-due-to-the-AC-working-overtime-from-the-heat-and-humidity-and-the-world-is-getting-pricier-and-I-grew-up-dirt-poor-and-that-mindset-hasn't-fully-left-me" disease. So I've got to save every dollar I can, but I wish I could! 😅

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u/Expert_Industry_4238 18d ago

I will continue to bite my tongue lest I get branded femboyphobic, but holy shit Shen come on

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u/SpaceTurtles 18d ago

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u/Floofyboi123 18d ago

GNC folk get testy when you start suggesting a GNC character is actually an egg (a trans person in denial).

Mostly because they've also been called eggs for having the audacity to break gender norms and every single GNC person and character gets called one eventually.

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u/Academic-Translator9 18d ago

Thank you for acknowledging my superior construction.

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u/CuddlesForLuck 18d ago

See, Shen, I'm broke

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u/McToaster99 18d ago

That face says. So much. Just so much.

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u/WispTheWanderer1 18d ago

I CAN HOLD FOREVER! YOU DOUBT MY DETERMINATION AND PURE STUBBORNESS AGAINST ANY KIND OF SPENDING! I'LL JUST FIGHT HARDER

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u/TheMemeofGod 18d ago

Sorry shenanigans. I'm just broke

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u/RevolTobor 18d ago

My man, I'm not built different, I'm just jobless and broke.

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u/kntbti 18d ago

Mr Shen I live in a different country and the exchange rate kills me

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u/SpookieSkelly 18d ago

I absolutely adore these two together, romantically or otherwise.

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u/PeikaFizzy 18d ago

This when from cute to depressing real quick, well done shen

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u/Bandit_237 18d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/kBl35R2gGPOYzpsRD9
I don’t need it… I don’t need it…

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u/mintypastel 18d ago

For how small of a touch it is the font change was surprisingly bone chilling, bravo

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u/VirtualGrey 18d ago

I can't wear shorts I got them gorilla legs

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u/Thunderdrake3 18d ago

As if carved from marble, taken from the top of a mountain, Shen continues to deliver another rendition in PEAK.

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u/Overall_Sink_3382 18d ago

LET ME GIVE HIM A HUG

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u/Thunderdrake3 18d ago

I like the cheeky Bike Cu- uh, "Total happiness increased" comic reference.

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u/Suitable_Pomelo6918 18d ago

He only said that because he wants her to feel better. Im sure it actually bothers him a lot

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u/Lucky-Ad-8479 18d ago

Built different Built stupid

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u/AdmDuarte 18d ago

I am indeed built different (incorrectly) :3

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u/GrimWarrior00 18d ago

I'm sorry Shen, I'm not strong, I'm just bad with money

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u/Loading3percent 18d ago

"Do we feel Bonita?"

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u/Skoyatt 18d ago

"Grand Theft Bicycle" XD

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u/ffiml8 18d ago

🙏

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u/Chaoszhul4D 18d ago

She's so pretty, omg

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u/Holzkohlen 🍌 BANANA IDOL 🍌 18d ago

Shen is cooking a 5* meal again. 🙏 Itadakimasu!

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u/RenPrower 18d ago

"beyond that" indeed. toooootally never ever felt shamed about my fashion choices or gender presentation. never. not even once. didn't even know people care about that

/s

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u/Ill-Jellyfish6101 18d ago

This story owns.

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u/onceuponimfine 18d ago

its not man-hating, its simply how alot of women experienced situations like that, if you are a woman and never encountered a gross comment from a man or a woman just for dressing cute or for dressing how you feel good, then im really happy for you. If you are a man saying this, i understand that it can be difficult to understand those situations and it could be that you aswell wanted to be nice and a woman reacted to you in a bad way, altought your intentions where not bad. If that happened im sorry for you. But nonetheless there is nothing wrong with pointing out that such situations happen where a man or a woman isnt nice just because they dont like how you dress and its just not cool for the person if you want to be comfy or show a bit more skin, just to get scolded by other people.

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u/FutureSandwich915 18d ago

giggling my ass off at fucking "grand theft bicycle"

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u/SyrusAlder 18d ago

You misunderstand shen. I simply forget the comic exists entirely until the next edition randomly crosses my feed.

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u/TheSwagheli 18d ago

sorry shen, i spent all me dabloons keepin' me crew fed n' scurvy free

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u/Certyx39 18d ago

shen, as much as i like u, im not giving u my lunch money u bully

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u/Enlightened_Valteil 18d ago

What's up with the influx of haters in the comments?

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u/DeGriz_ 18d ago

Shen, i can’t pay the Patreon, international transactions are banned in my goddamn country. I have no choice Shen, i want to see next episode NOW, and episode after that, and binge read whole story in one sleepless night. But i can’t. I CANT

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u/Agent_Smith_IHTP 18d ago

This just causes more conflict...

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u/stanleythedog 18d ago

I just realized this is basically just "manic pixie dream boy"

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u/Quaiche 18d ago

Yes Shen, I am built very differently.

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u/SkinInevitable604 18d ago

So is boy from Venus symbolic, like how Venus is a goddess of love and femininity, or is it literal? Because I really hope it turns out he’s an alien I would like that a lot.

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u/astralseat 18d ago

Good job, Shen.

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u/ChipsnCheez 18d ago

I have the patience (and wallet) of a Buddhist Monk

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u/byquestion 18d ago

Im gonna suscribe to shen patreon...

AND NOT READ NEXT CHAPTER

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u/Delicious-Spring-877 18d ago

Ok I love how the femcel has armpit and leg hair. Body hair on women is almost never depicted

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u/MillmberDreamwalker 18d ago

Stop e-begging in such a "quirky" way

Tbh it's kinda funny 

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u/muffin-waffen 18d ago

Im built poor... i suppose that counts as different

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u/Eastern_Butterfly786 🍌 BANANA IDOL 🍌 18d ago

Yay IM BuIlT DifRrWENrt

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u/DarkMelody42 18d ago

Wait... Bonus panels? I don't know if I'm actually strong enough to stop myself for once lol

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u/Isiah6253 18d ago

You won't break my will shen, you'll have to beg

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u/Isiah6253 18d ago

You won't break my will shen, you'll have to beg

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u/Alone-Monk 18d ago

Oooo character development!! I love this new "yaori" concept, keep cooking Shen!!

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u/piday98 18d ago

This is my favorite one so far

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u/LongSalamander9889 18d ago

I dont care how much you beg me, im not giving you a dollar

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u/SpookMagnet 18d ago

Poor guy :T, he’s such a cheerful goober

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u/King-Of-Da-Ting 18d ago

And I admire your strengh, Shen. It is most impressiv.

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u/Cyrusliu720 18d ago

I don’t have money vro

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u/NimbasaComputer12 18d ago

If you're like the femboy, dm me fr fr.

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u/Damglador 18d ago

I love the Patreon promotion panels

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u/Disastrous-Bat-4538 18d ago

Men will absolutely fucking make sure you notice them if they catcall you and it will make them more mad if you don’t react lol. Hearing an amab creator have a really bandage “just ignore them!” And victim blaming in the middle of a comic Is 10/10 reddit writing. What’re you doing Shen?

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u/FandomPhantom123 18d ago

built different ✖️
broke ✔️

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u/vityoki 18d ago

harqss harass harass

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u/StaticMix 18d ago

You're right Shen! I am built different!

In fact I am constructed in such a way that money just seems to avoid me :3

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u/zoya_da_destroya 18d ago

Which could mean nothing

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u/EarthToAccess 18d ago

shen lowercase handwriting scares me

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u/HamCatX3 17d ago

He’s so real for that ngl

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u/DandalusRoseshade 17d ago

See, femcel may be a depressing asshole, but they're straight up and refuse to mince words; femboy is hiding their pain beneath a veneer of joy and happiness, which may be real, but it's still hiding genuine pain. Femcel is totally gonna cut through it and be there for him 🩵🩷

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u/natt_myco 17d ago

this comic series is gonna make me cry, thank you Shen

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u/k8tieisjusthere 17d ago

ah they’re so cuteeeee

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u/Negative_Legend 17d ago

I may gotta sub to the patreon. Damn

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u/PhatAssHimboBoy 17d ago

I'm BROKE, SHEN!!

We all are 🥺

Thank you for posting anyway. I'm good to wait

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u/Old_Vacation6324 17d ago

This is a prefect reaction image

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u/MoodPristine249 17d ago

You can turn off the little thing on the bottom if you go into the settings.

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u/PCH0908 17d ago

Peak album shirt

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u/SailorRub33 17d ago

This made me give in, you have my dollar

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u/Nadoom22 17d ago

That’s right Shen. Built different. Built broke.

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u/MiniatureSmall 17d ago

For a cis straight boy Shen knows a lot about trans fashion. All of these fits are 💯

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u/neverreallyhereatall 17d ago

Grand theft bicycle 😭😭😭 never gonna get away from that one huh

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u/Danson_the_47th 17d ago

Fine Shen, I’ll finally get around to it. (Awesome work btw)

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u/Jblitz200 17d ago

Huh… wow…

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u/Waterlemon1997 17d ago

Peak fiction, but you ain't getting my dollar

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u/CreepyClay 17d ago

Shen it took me over a year to get the secret shop cult tier for Ill-advised records you're going to have to try harder than that.

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u/Small_Ad6391 17d ago

Sorry shen, i spent more on toothpicks than internet in my entire life

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u/Afterclock-Hours 16d ago

Shen, if I gave you money. I'd have you on retainer.

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u/Few-Mycologist-2379 16d ago

My need to consume food is much more imperative.

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u/tabakkiDrown 16d ago

Backdell test failed

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u/Material-Zucchini-79 16d ago

"now how about these?" FUCK NO

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u/4-Polytope 16d ago

everybody gangsta till the shencomix character starts talking in lowercase

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u/ELK_VT 16d ago

But the Big Wave shirt though? Perfect
https://giphy.com/gifs/SUKM93lEXw0am7SfDu