Reine #44: People Again

In a ten panel comic in colors of dusty purple, pale ocean blue, pink, or turquoise a person slowly learns how to socialize again post-pandemic. First, they go to a work party. Then they meet another gay person. That gay person. That gay person introduces them to their friends. Those friends know someone from the person's dating app. Those people are having a baby. And soon everyone is going to a picnic.

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Ren Strapp

Ren Strapp is a comic artist, designer, and gender nonconforming lesbian werewolf. Her work is inspired by risograph printing and American traditional tattooing. She loves weight lifting and hiking. Support her work on Patreon.

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10 Comments

  1. I love this Ren! Been in extreme isolation for a long time due to being immunocompromised & do worry about how this will impact my ability to be around others again in the future, so this is very reassuring. Also really appreciate your continuing to feature masks in your work. Means a lot!

  2. Ugh I love this and love the masks. I have long Covid and it’s hard to socialize and this helps!!!

  5. what everyone said.

    seeing other people who also appreciate & see precautions as still necessary is, well, i guess a relief. love to the cartoonist and the rest of us.

  8. Echoing the comments that it’s great to see the masks! Can’t wait until it’s outdoor socializing season again

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