I Feel Sick: A Book About a Girl

I Feel Sick #1

by Jhonen Vásquez, Rosearik Rikki Simons (Colorist)

I FEEL SICK is the first full-color comic book written and drawn by the comic artist Jhonen Vasquez and colored by Rosearik Rikki Simons.

It revolves around Devi d. from Johnny the Homicidal Maniac (JTHM), and her dealings with the same supernatural and/or psychological forces that drove Johnny to lunacy.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Horror, Fiction, Graphic Novels Comics, Humor, Comic Book

32 pages

First published August 1, 1999

Reviews

[✨Bean's Books✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

True Jhonen Vasquez style especially in the artwork and coloring. The story is simple but good, with appearances by Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and of course, insertions of Filler Bunny shorts. Great little reads.

[Swankivy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, this is just "A Book about a Girl," in which Devi, a minor character in JTHM, recounts her bizarre failed relationships and slowly goes insane, in the clutches of an empty-eyed painting she's named Sickness. "I HUNGER FOR ASSMEATS, BITCH!"

[Sam Valladolid · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5

Leer cualquier cosa que Jhonen publique significa para mi un oasis de interminable felicidad.

[Jedidiah Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's interesting to come back to this when I'm 40 and remember how much I loved it when I was a 19 year old/early 20s fledgling goth child because it feels like it is very much for that time. It's also very plain to see how much the "lol so random" aesthetic came out of his work, which I think might horrify him. It's still fun if a bit melodramatic at points (of *course* she's painting a broken doll whit hollow eyes named "Sickness", of *course* she is), and the art is sloppier than I remembered in the first issue (it did seem to clean up a bit in the second). Some of the bitterness and cynicism I don't identify with anymore, but I enjoyed (and have always enjoyed) Jhonen's awareness and ability to poke fun at the sillier aspects of the goth subculture. And here's something spoilery: I like the tie to JtHM, not just in the fact that Devi first appeared there or that we see her date with Johnny fleshed out more, but that Sickness is the same malevolent entity that drove him to become what he was. I liked seeing Devi confront that same evil and be stronger than Nny and end up defeating it. I was glad that she was able to salvage her humanity.

[Jhon Carles · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Book About a Girl" offers a compelling exploration of the protagonist's emotional journey, providing readers with a raw and honest portrayal of her struggles. The depth of character development and the vivid narrative captivate the audience from start to finish. Through its poignant storytelling by this way: https://volleyballshoesguide.com/what... this book effectively addresses important themes and challenges, leaving a lasting impact on readers. Overall, "I Feel Sick" is a thought-provoking read that deserves recognition for its authenticity and resonance with readers.

[rotting charm · Rating 4 out of 5]

i loved this but the handwritten, struggled some times to read thru it (i think its not that bad, for me its bad and distracting and hard to focus on. i have problems.). also, r*pe jokes.... not great. never great.
i found the panel that made me discover jthm! good way to star vasquezs works i think, i always wanted to read zim and jthm since i was a kid (i shouldnt say this but thanks pir*cy 💀 for making this work.)
also, this is my 150 book in the year! yay! im gonna change it to read some more.

[Carson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a BIT of a sucker for Jhonen Vásquez, so I of course had to read this. I orginally thought that it was just a plain companion book to Johnny The Homicidal Maniac (another of my favorites), but he really brought Devi to life in this demented and artistic book. I personally favor Tenna, because she's just so relatable! Or at least to me. But, great book, defiantly for gothic-comic fans.

[Elizabeth Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love jhonen vasquez. JTHM was smart, extremely dark and violent, truthful, and funny. I was so excited to see invader zim in the shelf of the comic book store because it meant he was writing again. But as much as I love zim I wish he would come back to i feel sick and continue/finish the story.

[Gustavo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me gustaria que Jhonen Vasquez retomara la historia de Devi pero se que es imposible y solo forma parte de una fantasía el verlo en una serie independiente de JTHM de una forma de hermana mayor de Invader Zim.

ES GRATIS SOÑAR SABEN???

[Amanda Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!

[Mountainroot · Rating 2 out of 5]

Αν και λατρεύω τον Vasquez και την δουλειά του εδώ με απογοήτευσε λίγο.

Ευχάριστω αλλά μέχρι εκεί..κρίμα

[K.V. Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

My friend lent this to me. Dark humour and a bit depressing. Loved the art style.

[Leander · Rating 1 out of 5]

One star.

Vasquez shouldn't collaborate with other artists, it puts a damn on his original style. And personally I liked the noodle boy better than filler rabbit.
Wouldn't necessarily recommend.

[Melissa Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read.

[Autumn Rose Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short story and too the point, not as erratic as JTHM so it's a bit more easy to read

[Renée McLain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another classic from Jhonen Vasquez. Full of black humor, existential dread, poignant commentary. A great read.

[Erika Harm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intro text in red with no contrast to the background - real bad design choice there... Not sure how that didn't get addressed before printing...???

Other than that... Yay! I liked it.

[Norbie Hernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

DID YOU HEAR THAT?

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

An artist begins to lose their mind.

[Brett Minor · Rating 5 out of 5]

So funny. Her sense of humor is spot on. It is a dark humor, but she makes it work. I love it.

[Lain Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

an old favorite i suddenly got the urge to reread. i want to believe im devi but i think im more like tenna

[allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely.....

[Julia ghoulia · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love the sickness as a name for a creepy little doll and the artists gothic style.

[John Baumeister · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's hard to read a comic by Jhonen Vasquez and not spontaneously combust. I love it.

[Eve Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first glimpse at Vasquez who then turned out to be one of my fav comic book artists. AND I Feel Sick is still quite possibly my favourite comic.

YOU gotta read it, just because:

This book is a whole lot of cute crammed into a tiny space.



Beautifully drawn, colorful and dark.



Hilariously funny, inventive and siiiiick.



Topped up with a relatable fem protagonist who rocks.

[Magikinz Precise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is quite possibly my favourite angle from Vasquez's world. I enjoyed the more personal and perhaps, meaningful approach to his protagonist. While Jhonen may not have set out with this intention, I believe fans take liking to this series particularly because of its down to earth and real tone - making it interesting in his genre of work. Devi is a refreshing character; a relatable female among the swathes of generics and unrealistics. The artwork excels as always in creepiness, the doll character is an awesome creation. The colouring is gorgeous.

[Tabitha · Rating 2 out of 5]

I bought 'I Feel Sick' 1 and 2 on sight, based soley on the fact that it was written by an author that I had (so far) loved.
In this first volume I got the feeling that perhaps Vasquez was trying to fit his humor into a more 'grown-up' mold. I didn't feel like it worked out so well. It was just some extra near-realism that just made the satire more dark than necessary. Instead of biting black humor it was just kind of depressing and dreary.

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a long time since I read JTHM and Squee, but I remember the story well. The art style in this is wonderful and helps the dialogue to evoke a sense of purpose in the almost random movements of the plot. My one complaint is the red text in the introduction, the contrast with the background is nonexistent and it is extremely difficult to read. This comic highlights some of the small insanities in life in its bizarre anecdotes. Very good read, though quite short.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

As far as I'm concerned, much as I like Jhonen Vasquez's other stuff, this is the only thing that he's done that compares to Johnny. It focuses on Devi, Johnny's love interest, whose paintings seem to get inhabited by the same creativity-sucking, tenticle-inducing evil force that attacked Johnny. It's short, and I suppose derivative, but the humour is spot-on and amongst the funniest he's done. Also the artwork is great. Definately recommend.

[Natasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This perpetuation of the story with the change in perspective is amazing. Who doesn't want to read about a bad-ass female lead who's struggling with what many people can understand. That ever present drain that work or school takes out of you leaving little to nothing left in our reserves for our own enjoyment and creativity to flourish. This was a battle we all dream of fighting and winning.