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I Feel Sick #2
I Feel Sick #2
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.
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.
32 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2000
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October 24, 2019
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.
June 30, 2009
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!"
April 24, 2020
Note: I'll be reviewing both issues.
Synopsis: In Jhonen Vasquez's second spinoff series from his magnum opus Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, Devi deals with the same demented supernatural forces that drove Johnny to lunacy.
My thoughts: I wish to start off my critique with the positives. The color palette was vibrant and colorful, much like in Vasquez's most well-known work Invader Zim. Furthermore, the gothic humor emblematic of his previous works were there. As for the negatives, I Feel Sick lacks the filler comics which were spread out throughout JTHM and Squee. While a few readers might have found filler stories such as Happy Noodle Boy and Wobbly-Headed Bob obnoxious, I thought they were great because of the eccentric, nonsensical dialogue and situations which provider a short but sufficient breather from the frenetic, psychological insanity in the main comic. Also, from my recollection when I first read I Feel Sick two years ago, the gallows humor was somewhat toned down.
In summary, despite being weaker than his first two series, I Feel Sick is still worth the read for any Jhonen Vasquez fan.
Synopsis: In Jhonen Vasquez's second spinoff series from his magnum opus Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, Devi deals with the same demented supernatural forces that drove Johnny to lunacy.
My thoughts: I wish to start off my critique with the positives. The color palette was vibrant and colorful, much like in Vasquez's most well-known work Invader Zim. Furthermore, the gothic humor emblematic of his previous works were there. As for the negatives, I Feel Sick lacks the filler comics which were spread out throughout JTHM and Squee. While a few readers might have found filler stories such as Happy Noodle Boy and Wobbly-Headed Bob obnoxious, I thought they were great because of the eccentric, nonsensical dialogue and situations which provider a short but sufficient breather from the frenetic, psychological insanity in the main comic. Also, from my recollection when I first read I Feel Sick two years ago, the gallows humor was somewhat toned down.
In summary, despite being weaker than his first two series, I Feel Sick is still worth the read for any Jhonen Vasquez fan.
February 15, 2021
THE PLOTTT YES I WISH THERE WAS MORE BOOKS
August 22, 2015
For anyone who has felt the double edged sword of creativity. Anyone who's felt that the work they have slaves over is equally responsible for the creation of the creator. I Feel Sick is hilarious, but only on surface layer, it's a dark labyrinth that only goes to show that the work some of us create to give us purpose and to express oneself in a suffocating world, is the very thing tightening the rope.
April 15, 2020
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.
October 5, 2019
Two stars.
The cover had me sold to be honest.
It has improved from the first installment in the series, and so I had to award it two stars.
The psychic fat lady wasn't too bad.
A light read, good for starters.
The cover had me sold to be honest.
It has improved from the first installment in the series, and so I had to award it two stars.
The psychic fat lady wasn't too bad.
A light read, good for starters.
December 7, 2018
Vaya que buen cómic c:
August 31, 2019
I liked this second part better than the first. Again, enjoyed the style.
August 27, 2020
I enjoyed the second as much as the first if not more, Devi is an amazing character.
December 21, 2020
Another classic from Jhonen Vasquez. Full of black humor, existential dread, poignant commentary. A great read.
January 6, 2023
Scary AF
January 9, 2023
The artist losing their mind is all better, I think!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 25, 2023
I love Devi so much
April 30, 2025
I am in love with Jhonen Vasquez. It all started with Invader Zim, Gir is my spirit love 💕
January 30, 2011
Is it fair to give two volumes of the same series the same review? As I said in my review of the first volume, I bought and read these two knowing nothing about them besides the author.
The art in the two books was nice, I liked the variation in line weight, something I hadn't seen so much of in Vasquez's other comics. The color choices were fun too.
Overall though the story was just too dark to be enjoyable. I'm so used to Vasquez injecting some levity into his commentary and satire, and it seemed to be lacking here.
The art in the two books was nice, I liked the variation in line weight, something I hadn't seen so much of in Vasquez's other comics. The color choices were fun too.
Overall though the story was just too dark to be enjoyable. I'm so used to Vasquez injecting some levity into his commentary and satire, and it seemed to be lacking here.
June 22, 2015
Part one ended in such a place that a sequel was necessary.
This is also one of my favs so I wouldn't mind it going on for longer than.
I love her crazy life, I hope she never grows up!
End.
This is also one of my favs so I wouldn't mind it going on for longer than.
I love her crazy life, I hope she never grows up!
End.
November 28, 2017
Ah, the part two to I feel sick, what a wonderful way to keep reviewing. Obviously, this is really where the scary parts begin, for those who weren't all ready creeped out. UGH! So tempted to spoil it, because this book really made me even more paranoid then normal, and I adore it when books do that to me. Just the entire theme of Sickness' purpose is truly breathtaking. But this ended up being funny, disgusting, and scary all at the same time. Basically, everything that makes Vásquez's work amazing.
July 10, 2012
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.
August 17, 2014
Devi slowly goes out of her mind in the thrall of her own artwork--a doll named Sickness. She recounts her terrible, terrible relationships (some of which were maybe a little bit homicidal?) and discusses her incredible lack of luck. Still, she'd rather be a raving artist than a retail worker again. Art is dark, character is charming and compelling, writing is atrocious in the best way possible.
November 12, 2013
Devi is a brilliant character ans I am so glad that Vasquez developed her past her initial appearance in the "Meanwhiles." The writing is excellent and silly all at once. It's even better than the I Feel Sick #1.
January 13, 2009
Equally as hilarious as the fist volume!
December 12, 2009
I can't remember, but I think I liked this one better than the first, but I don't remember why. Whatever, they're still both amazing.
June 1, 2013
A satisfying conclusion to the story, and it explains some things from JTHM too.
September 16, 2012
Best line ever. From Nerve CEO as soon as she quits.
February 2, 2015
Psychic fat. Just... psychic fat.
February 10, 2016
Honestly really good. It's funny, witty, intelligent and crude
April 3, 2015
Fantastic follow up to the first one and the ending does not disappoint. Not to mention artwork is still phenomenal.
May 11, 2016
Wish there was more! So disturbingly funny!
February 2, 2016
El humor de Jhonen no es para cualquiera. Por eso lo amo. Me ayuda a elegir mis amistades con más cuidado.
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