437

Fresh
Posted on August 23, 2018 by David M Willis

437 thoughts on “Fresh”

  1. Ana Chronistic

    Coming Soon: Another Trashy Slipshine

    …you know when you totes see it coming from miles away but your brain is still splattered across the pavement? D=

    1. Mr D

      YOU WA SHOCK!

      Omae wa mou Shindeiru

      1. LazerWulf

        Naniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii?

      2. tirachokko

        NANI?!

        1. Ed Rhodes

          A shortening of the Japanese term “Nan des ka,” which translates into “What is it?” Actually, “Nan des” translates into “What is,” and “ka” is the phrase which sets the statement as a question.

        2. Clif

          What’s Japanese for Go Go Garbage Roof!!! ?

        3. Jade

          Iku Iku Rūfu no Gomi?

        4. Proxiehunter

          Although they like gratuitous English almost as much as American anime nerds like gratuitous Japanese so it’s possible they would just go with Go Go.

        5. GryphonCat

          Rūfu no Go Go Gomi

    2. LeslieBean4Shizzle

      Bravo on the pun. I am all up for some trashy Slipshines.

    3. Keulen

      Walky and Amber Perform a Garbage, perhaps?

      1. Jamie

        Walky and Amber Take Out the Trash?

    4. Bunnyfufu

      AAAAAAAAH IKR!!!!

    5. Freemage

      Speaking of ‘splattered on the pavement’, you think the Slipshine will take place on Garbage Roof?

  2. Doctor_Who

    Just you wait until Danny finally hooks up with Ethan. Wonder what Walky’s response to learning his next love interest is gonna be. Ethan likes toys and cartoons, so I imagine Walky will be okay with it eventually.

    Although Danny also has some ship-teasing with Sal. Walky may not enjoy that prospect as much.

    1. ReFlex76

      Why would Walky care about Danny and Ethan hooking up?

      1. Schpoonman

        The joke is that Walky has smooched on Danny’s exes in order.

        1. MatthewTheLucky

          It goes both ways.

          Hopefully Dorothy can find someone equipped to date a vigilante to break up with next.

        2. Agemegos

          The two ways are:

          • Walky dates Danny’s exes;

          • Amber dates Dorothy’s exes.

        3. Igfig

          Okay, so if Danny’s next ex is going to be Sal, that’s going to end the sequence since obviously Walky and Sal can’t date. To maintain symmetry, at least, Dorothy’s going to have to date Amber’s brother.

          That’s right: Dorothy’s going to date Faz.

        4. MatthewTheLucky

          Dannethan confirmed!

        5. GenericGuestName

          I mean….obviously you don’t watch enough anime if you think siblings can’t date.

        6. Roborat

          But don’t they have to be step-siblings?

        7. Freemage

          Only in the English dubs.

          Or, of course, in Star Wars.

      2. vacantVisionary

        Because this is the second time Walky has ended up kissing Danny’s most recent ex.

        1. Deanatay

          Easiest thing in the world to fix!

          Danny, start making out with Sal, that’s a good boy.

      3. Doctor_Who

        Because Walky is two for two on getting together with Danny’s exes. A clear pattern!

        1. CianM1301

          It’s like Scott Pilgrim in reverse. Instead of fighting Danny’s exes, he’s making out with them. Either that, or he’s become Knives Chau. “I’ve kissed the lips that kissed you!. Twice!”

      4. No Name

        I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Walky can’t get anyone unless they’re on the rebound from Danny.

    2. Kris

      Technically Ethan isn’t so much a love interest, but a friend and one time bi-curious interaction. Look forward to Walky walking in on Ethan in the shower or colliding into Ethan in the hallway and the imaginary makeout that follows.

      1. Derek

        After Danny came to terms with his bisexuality and talked it out with Ethan, I’m pretty sure it hasn’t been long enough for him to just totally lose interest. He’s just not being all obsessive about it. In a lot of ways, he’s become pretty much the healthiest of all of the characters . . . at least for now.

        And before they fully hooked up, Mike berated Danny for his ongoing crush on Danny. Like we had an idea that he would have been interested had Amber’s feelings not been a factor, but it was Mike who confirmed that he was still legit interested.

        So they’re definitely still potential love interests, but with this comic you never know if they’ll actually happen. They could happen soon. A lot of other stuff could happen, and they happen much later down the road. Or they could never happen. Only Willis knows for sure.

        1. Derek

          There is no edit button, dammit. Mike berated *Ethan,* if that wasn’t obvious from context.

  3. King Daniel

    YES

    1. Delicious Taffy

      YES

      1. Kingmonster

        *Puts on an M.Bison hat and pulls out cellphone*

        YES! YES!

        1. Keulen

          YES!

        2. Tus

          YEEESSSS

        3. Ferret

          *thrusts two fingers into the sky repeatedly* YES! YES! YES! YES!

        4. Roborat

          Sorta sounds like you are all already getting it on.

  4. Stu

    So Walky and Sal (may) be going out with the other’s exes. Huh.

    1. Pat

      I do not believe Sal and Amber ever dated.

      1. Tacos

        Shhh. Let them dream.

        1. LeslieBean4Shizzle

          To Tacos: I just wanted to let you know that you have the best reply in the comments tonight so far. I am still laughing. Bravo.

        2. Clif

          Agreed.

      2. Yumi

        Um, they did according to my fanfic, so

        1. Jimi

          Words cannot express how perfectly that gravatar fits both the tone and content of your comment.

      3. Stu

        I meant Sal (maybe) going out with Danny (Amber’s ex), while Walky goes out with Amber (Danny’s ex).

        1. Yumi

          Walky and Sal: “We ripped that couple apart and kept the pieces for ourselves.”

        2. Michael Lanting

          Going on a double date will be so awkward.

      4. drs

        It was a short relationship, but there was penetration.

        1. CJ

          What?

        2. Schpoonman

          Amber stabbed Sal’s hand.

        3. buckybone

          goddammit

    2. ReFlex76

      When did amber date Sal?

      1. jeffepp

        Technically, it was/is AG. And, Amber can’t remember it, because split personalities.

        1. Gregg Fielding

          In any event, looks like an interesting Thanksgiving at the Walkertons

        2. jeffepp

          “Hm… Both this Amber and Amazing Girl seem to go to the bathroom a lot, and for a long time. And, we never see them both at the same time.”

          “Oh, I’m sure that’s just a coincidence, dear.”

        3. BBCC

          It’s sweet you think Sal gets invited to Thanksgiving.

        4. thejeff

          I’m sure she does.
          There’s a little note on Walky’s elaborate invitation telling him to mention it to Sal.

        5. BBCC

          It ends with the words ‘You know, if it comes up and she doesn’t have plans, we can find a place for her.’

          Billie and Dorothy also got elaborate invites (with Billie’s saying ‘Jennifer’) so he doesn’t need to tell them.

  5. AnvilPro

    Hells yeah! Nice to see a ship you want actually happen… hopefully it will at least

  6. King Daniel

    OR NO

    THE CHOICE IS YOURS

    1. King Daniel

      dangit messed up my comment

  7. porto

    WHAT

  8. Schpoonman

    Holy shit, that happened quickly.

  9. Shiro

    Daaaaaamn, Amber, that was smooth

    1. lilyliv

      Came here to say just that. /applauds Amber/

    2. Yumi

      Yeah, but I’m just imagining her words coming out all mangled as she says them with their lips pressed together.

      1. Schpoonman

        You mean all murmured against skin in a husky voice and goddammit Yumi.

    3. cbwroses

      The groundwork was laid with the avengers slash fic.

      1. Deanatay

        Wait, which Avenger does this make Walky, then?

  10. Kernanator

    Well, okay then.

    This should be interesting.

  11. NerdHerder

    WALKY NO

    1. GenJen

      WALKY YES

    2. AeromechanicalAce

      WALKY YES

      1. Bunk

        WALKY NON-COMMITTAL SHRUG

        1. Tacos

          WALKY MAYHAPS

        2. King Daniel

          WALKY PERCHANCE

        3. LeslieBean4Shizzle

          WALKY PERHAPS?
          (is very surprised that Mayhaps was already taken)

        4. Marsh Maryrose

          SCHRÖDINGER’S WALKY

        5. Fogel

          😀

        6. Siyajkak

          WALKY MAYCHANCE

        7. FacelessDeviant

          WALKY PERADVENTURE!

    3. cbwroses

      WALKY YES

    4. Kingmonster

      WALKY YES

    5. Daisy

      I, too, second WALKY NO. we will stand together.

      on the flipside I *do* think this is good for Amber so…daisy is conflicted.

      1. Reltzik

        It’s good until Amber meets Walky’s sister, and then starts seeing her face in Walky’s all the time.

        1. ReFlex76

          Side effect from dating Danny.

        2. Oz

          Oh.. that will be… interesting

          Also I can see clearly Dorothy being suuper jealous and a bit self-righteous abt it, that will be fun for everyone!

    6. Freemage

      Why not? Seriously, these people are college freshmen. The most messed-up thing any of them can do is think they’ve found “The One” who is the only person they’re supposed to date, forevers.

      That’s not meant to condone cheating or being disrespectful to your partners (Joe). But yes, right now, if you’ve broken up, or are in a carefully discussed open relationship, don’t hesitate if the mood feels right. And that includes break-ups that were only a couple days ago. Hell, most of these relationships have only lasted a few friggin’ weeks.

      1. thejeff

        OTOH, despite the relationships being short, they can be very intense. Especially when, like for Walky, it’s his first real relationship.

        And to some extent the strips time compression plays into this: If we just casually dismiss these relationships as trivial because they’ve only lasted a couple weeks, much of the dramatic tension fades. Who cares if anyone breaks up or gets together. It’s just a brief fling. No worries.

        It doesn’t have to be “The One” and it doesn’t have to be a long time to recover, but Walky and Dorothy literally broke up yesterday (went on pause the day before). This isn’t to blame him if he jumps at this, but he’s not actually ready for it. He hasn’t had time to process not being with Dorothy yet.

  12. Stephen Bierce

    *plays the Kool & the Gang song on the hacked speakers*

  13. cbwroses

    YES! Yesyesyesyesyesyes! And YES!
    The SS Garbage Skowl has set Sail!

    1. King Daniel

      *breaks bottle of champagne*

      1. cbwroses

        *Bras band plays as the ship sets off on its maiden voyage*

        1. King Daniel

          Wait, a bras band?

        2. LeslieBean4Shizzle

          Hopefully Walky will do better with the hooks this time.

        3. Hoodiecrow

          I would pay to see that

          wait

    2. Zoe

      All abord the garbage ship, next stop garbage island!

  14. CleverTrousers

    Walky had his first kiss, like, a month ago and he’s already swimming in the ladies. Moving on up in the world.

    1. Agemegos

      Icky metaphor?

    2. mrnoidea

      yo dawg the name’s walky im so bad im drowning in all the issues up in here

      GARBAGE ROOF FO LIFE ok i need some sleep now

  15. butts

    GOD DAMN IT DAVID I WAS JOKING

    1. Lokitsu

      Its a little late to mention that now.

    2. Daisy

      Quick, suggest JoycexDorothy

    3. Deanatay

      Tomorrow’s comic: IT WAS ALL A NIGHTMARE

  16. ShinyNeen

    Oh geez this is really cute, and it’s even happening on my birthday so I super wanna believe, but I dunno about this! They’ve both got problems they really should work on, they’re both good at avoiding doing that (especially Amber), and I have a hard time not reading Garbage Roof and all it’s subtext as unhealthy in the long term. Though I gotta say this sequence is super well done and that, aside from feeling kinda ominous, I really like it! And I really don’t think this reflects badly on either of them!

    1. Kat

      It’s my birthday, too!

      1. ShinyNeen

        *High-Fives*

        1. Nimitrick

          Mine’s tomorrow, hopefully I get the reaction as a Birthday present.

        2. ShinyNeen

          *Preemptive High-Five*

          … Anybody else? I can share the enthusiasm all day!

        3. JoeCovenant

          It’s our cat’s birthday!
          (19 !)

        4. Daisy

          Congratulations to your cat! That is a strong kitty

        5. ShinyNeen

          *Cat-High-Five*

        6. Kat

          Birthday partyyyy!

    2. MatthewTheLucky

      Also Walky is the twin of her Arch-Nemesis/Superhero-Team-Up-Partner.

    3. CrowsCrone

      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

      It’s Ruth/Billie all over again. Except less gay.

  17. JetstreamGW

    … Well hell. This is new.

    We gonna get Joyce x Dorothy next? 😀 Cuz that’d be entertaining as hell.

    I’m not sure who’s panic reaction would be more entertaining.

    1. Clif

      Not at all. Dorothy drops Joyce because of Jacob. Joyce turns to Amber as a new BFF.

    2. SgtWadeyWilson

      Hmm… It is just slightly more possible now…

      Consider my hopes raised.

  18. carl320

    Wait, what?

  19. Tacos

    I’m sure nothing bad will come of this…

    1. Clif

      I give it 50-50. But some mistakes are worth making.

  20. ProfessorDetective

    YES!

  21. Mordecai

    Ohhhh, so THIS is what you guys meant when you were okay with Ethan fucking Mike even though it was a bad idea!

    1. Clif

      Close. With Mike, no matter what you do you’re screwed so you might as well enjoy it.

  22. King Daniel

    Also somewhat off-topic, related to one of Willis’s retweets and felt like writing this down – it still feels a little weird to pass by the UNC campus and no longer see that statue up. I mean, good riddance now that it’s gone (I had been wondering when it’d be its turn to go), but still.

  23. Greylurker

    so…does she know he’s the brother of the lady she stabbed in the hand?

    1. newllend(henryvolt)

      No…. look we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.

      1. Clif

        There’s always room on the Titanic.

      2. Freemage

        I think this is a good time for the malaprop version: “We’ll burn that bridge when we come to it.”

    2. krveale

      *breathes into paper bag*
      ohfuckohfuckohfuck

    3. King Daniel

      She once remarked that Walky “set off alarm bells ringing in the back of her head”. Other than that, no, she doesn’t.

      1. ShinyNeen

        I guess she doesn’t get that sensation from him any more, huh?

        1. cbwroses

          I’m guessing it’s more smooth jazz saxophone music now.

        2. Delicious Taffy

          Nah, just Careless Whisper, because fuck subtlety.

    4. jeffepp

      If she doesn’t by now, she still does, and is just pretending not to. She and Sal are even communicating, via Mario Cart. And, then there’s AG…

  24. GenJen

    No Walky! She broke up an amicable relationship with you. That means you don’t need a cool down period before you’re not considered trash. Follow your gut!

    1. thejeff

      Not considered trash, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. I mean, he’s clearly still hung up on Dorothy and hasn’t even begun to process the breakup.

      1. GenJen

        Meh, some people need more time to process, others just need to keep moving along. Different blunt force trauma for different Hermanos y hermanas . It’s good for Wally to realize that his first good relationship isn’t the only one he’ll ever get. And for some people, if they waited to fully recover from a breakup before dating again, they’d never date again.

      2. Freemage

        Have we even reached Halloween, yet? We’re talking a few months, at most, in any case, and none of the relationships were intact at the start of the semester. So honestly, I really don’t think it should take more than a few days to ‘process the breakup’. The only real downside here is that he’s thinking it’s somehow bad of him to move on–the self-recrimination of “Garbage Roof” is definitely not the healthiest thing out there.

        1. BBCC

          I believe it’s currently, roughly, October 13th. Walky and Dorothy dated for five weeks, six weeks if we count from when he first threw the toy at her (which apparently Dorothy does). Regardless of the short time though, their relationship clearly meant a lot to both of them and they both got around to at the very least exchanging ‘I love you’. I think Walky has the right to be upset for longer than one day (as he said they broke up yesterday).

  25. Derek

    WELL THIS IS NEW

  26. Kris

    They deserve each other?…I guess?

    1. MatthewTheLucky

      I want to say “No, you’re better than this!” to both of them, but I guess that cancels out, sorta.

      1. Kris

        Well they did just admit that they’re trash people so I have low expectations.

  27. newllend(henryvolt)

    ? That’s a load off my mind and I’m actually kind of satisfied with this. You know what why over think it? It’s kind of like what Ethan said don’t deny yourself and just live a little.

  28. Kyrik Michalowski

    This is not where I wanted this to go, however if Mike wanted to see Danny become a whimpering jealous mess, apparently he may succeed. Not the way he said he intended but a mess all the same, unless Danny has moved on from Amber already which I find unlikely. And I don’t see him and Sal having any relationship if only because I think Sal has stuff other than romance on her mind.

    But I’ve been way off before, so who knows?

    1. Mr.Morningstar

      Weren’t sal and Danny a thing in Roomies? It’s certainly possible at least

      1. Zee

        Willis said he wasn’t repeating relationships so that’s a no. Idk if it applies to roomies tho

        1. the final pam

          I think that’s mostly referring to big relationships like Joyce/Walky and Amber/Mike, considering Billie and Ruth was a (retroactive) relationship in the Walkyverse that’s now being fully explored. And since Danny and Sal weren’t together for most of the Walkyverse anyways, their relationship could actually be explored in DoA.

  29. Marisa Mockery

    YOU DO IT WALKY BE THE GARBAGE YOU WERE MEANT TO BE

    Amber, don’t fuck this one up ok? He’s a much better match gor uou than Danny.

    1. Marisa Mockery

      Ugh. So many typos. I wish I could edit these things XD

      1. King Daniel

        If I had a nickel for every time someone, including myself, wished they could edit their comments here…

        1. Agemegos

          And you get a nickel, and you get a nickel! Nickels for everyone!

        2. Hoodiecrow

          Don’t forget the nickel for your mom!

  30. Sam

    Is it weird that even though I saw this coming, this is still very surprising?

  31. Ivy

    Could this turn out to be…slightly unhealthy???

    1. Yumi

      What? No. In this comic? On Garbage Roof? Never.

    2. Danielle

      slightly is underestimating

    3. Kris

      Also add the fact that Dorothy doesn’t seem to actually be over Walky and they boned rather recently to the equation and ask yourself that again.

      1. Alanari

        Add to that the fact that she doesn’t know he’s sals sister.

        1. Mr.Morningstar

          I thought he brought up Sal in garbage roof? Plus they look almost EXACTLY THE SAME minus boobs and hair

        2. Alanari

          I don’t remember him mentioning her name. And Amber spoke about walkys appearance projecting “danger” in her mind, but that kind of turned into a racial joke, not his sister.

    4. newllend(henryvolt)

      Let’s see this pairing started with the repeated act of confiding with each other while they were both at their lowest point and in return offering each other a piece of mind and acceptance of each others worst flaws.

      I don’t see what’s so toxic about this.

      1. newllend(henryvolt)

        Oh wait no there’s still that one thing.

      2. Agemegos

        Just so.

        Amber perhaps needs a psychologist more than she needs a lover right now, but hey! Why not have both?

        1. King Daniel

          Pretty sure one isn’t supposed to bang their psychologist.

        2. foamy

          See also Harley Quinn.

        3. Delicious Taffy

          Unless Walky changed his name to Kiley, I don’t think Amber needs to worry too much.

        4. Fart Captor

          Yeah, considering what comic this is, there’s no doubt SOME risk of their currently positive, supportive behavior devolving into actually wallowing in flaws they need to work on rather than accepting that they aren’t perfect, but so far it’s been very healthy

        5. thejeff

          Yeah, some level of accepting your flaws can be a good thing. Developing a relationship based around being garbage, not so much.

    5. Keulen

      It isn’t called Smarting of Age.

      1. Minotaur

        That actually wouldn’t be such a bad titlle, given the original meaning of the verb “smart”…

  32. DEAD MEME

    Well…this happened…

    Not gonna lie, I dropped my phone when I read the last panel.

  33. Deadjolras

    I WANT TO GET OFF MR. WILLIS’ WILD RIDE

    1. tirachokko

      IT’S TOO LATE. WE ARE STRAPPED IN FOR THE LONG RUN AND IT IS TOO LATE TO GET OFF, THE DROP IS HAPPENING NOW.

      1. Deadjolras

        THE RIDE NEVER ENDS

        1. Agemegos

          I am reasonably expected to die before the end of semester.

        2. SgtWadeyWilson

          *Shrugs.* Hey, at least the line is short.

        3. Marsh Maryrose

          THE RIDE GOES ON FOREVER, AND THE PARTY NEVER ENDS.

    2. Deanatay

      You can always stop reading…

      Oh who am I kidding

    3. Emperor Norton II

      The Cedar Point ride “Valravn” -which I like partially because I’ll always be one of the few people in the park that can pronounce it properly- is set up so that it sloooooowly goes into the first (completely vertical) drop, letting people dangle in the air with nowhere to look but down.

      And then whoooosh, everything happens at once. Except it does the “slow down before a vertical drop” trick one more time.

      Because it’s a really evil ride!

      I have no idea whatsoever why I’m now reminded of that ride. Can’t possibly see any similarities between this and DoA.

  34. Blackbird

    In It’s Walky, Walky ended up with the craziest woman available.
    In Dumbing of Age, he may be starting a relationship with the craziest woman available.

    At least his character is consistent.

    1. ReFlex76

      He already pointed out he considers Joyce pretty, so that could still be a possibility.

      1. Zee

        Willis isn’t repeating relationships from the walkyverse

        1. thejeff

          I doubt he’ll do that one, since it was one of the iconic relationships, but it’s not a blanket ban – more like “unless he can explore something different with it.”
          Prime example Billie/Ruth, which was a thing in the Walkyverse, if mostly in backstory.

  35. Synnerman

    The time loop has been broken…

    Destiny shall now arise.

    (I really like this. I feel a little verklempt)

  36. tirachokko

    FUCK.

    1. Schpoonman

      Is that an imperative or an exclamation?

      1. MatthewTheLucky

        YES.

      2. DonDueed

        It’s an ejaculation.

    2. cbwroses

      That’s a little quick for a first kiss, but we’ll see if it’s headed that direction tomorrow.

  37. Kyle

    this seems healthy

    1. Doctor Bees

      Perfect grav, tbh

  38. Sporky

    Is “breaking up with your significant other and then immediately getting together with someone else” an STI? ‘Cause Dorothy must have infected Walky.

    1. Mr.Morningstar

      You know everyone who break up with Dorothy ends up with amber, really doesn’t help the “you two look practically the freakin same” argument
      Rather it does help it I guess

      1. Clif

        Everybody that breaks up with Danny winds up with Walky and they even have the same shoe size.

        1. Freemage

          So Danny is Walky’s ultimate wingman? Joe’s gonna be so jealous.

  39. Bagge

    What kind of garbage roof are we even having. You are supposed to be garbage, not cute and happy and… hello? Are you even listening to me?

    1. Clif

      Don’t listen to Bagge!!!

      1. Emperor Norton II

        I certainly never do.

        1. Bagge

          AND THAT WILL BE YOUR UNDOING!!!

        2. Emperor Norton II

          Huh? Did someone say something?

  40. BBCC

    This is so cute and such a beautifully drawn strip (especially the last two panels – GORGEOUS) but I’m pretty sure Walky’s going to find out about the grade change soon and I don’t think he’ll take it well.

    1. ShinyNeen

      I feel like Garbage Roof/Walky and Amber have this overall theme of “we don’t have to be perfect”, which is a theme I’ve been toying with for a while so I find that really interesting and sweet. But then if you’re even slightly cynical you can also take their dynamic as “we can ignore our problems”, and… yeah there’s a lot of potential pitfalls for this relationship. And that makes me kind of sad because I agree, this sequence is really wonderful!

      1. Emily

        Considering that that’s exactly what both of them have been doing I’d hardly call it cynical to read it that way. Like, it’s not a place where they’re free to be imperfect it’s a place where they pretend that all of their problems are just inevitable so they shouldn’t do anything about them and just wallow in self pity instead.

    2. shadowcell

      just wait ’til he finds out about Amber’s weapons grade industrial strength mental health issues that he is kind of adorably ill-prepared to deal with

      1. thejeff

        Yeah, that’s the biggest problem with all this. She really needs to find some way to explain all that before going too much farther with this.

        Or they’ll sleep together and Walky will be woken up in the middle of the night by a freaked out Amazi-Girl who had no idea he was there when she took over.

        1. Freemage

          Eh, they aren’t that distinct–Amber/AG isn’t an alt-personality. It’s a personality switch she flips in her head to help process shit she can’t deal with.

          So the first time they FIGHT, I can see the student paper reporting that AG was seen beating up some graffiti vandals.

        2. thejeff

          They’re that distinct. Very clearly now.
          Amazi-Girl is taking over while Amber sleeps and going out and doing her thing, which Amber only knows about from social media reports and bruised knuckles.
          We haven’t seen AG on screen since the Ryan slashing, so it’s possible she still has access to Amber’s memories, but Amber doesn’t remember AG’s actions any more.

        3. BBCC

          Also, the same day that Amber slashed Ryan, we saw the two of them arguing about Sal to each other. I think it’s pretty clear the split is getting worse, if it’s not a full split already.

    3. Diner Kinetic

      I’m like betting on walky not having known his grades before, tbh, beyond “bad”- the one time I started to fail a math class I angsted about it but somehow did as much as possible not to think about it at the same time. And yeah, I think the art sort of makes this bittersweet- it’s a really dark composition with bright but sparse lighting, and the kiss is straight out of a romantic “lake at sunset” deal but in a setting that really goes against that grain

      1. BBCC

        He doesn’t need to know what the grade is to find out it was changed – if he finds the file somewhere, if she tells him as a ‘nice thing I did for you’ thing, etc.

        1. CJ

          I don’t think she we tell him as she did it against his expressed wishes.

        2. thejeff

          Excellent way to start a relationship. 🙂

        3. BBCC

          I think she would eventually but you’re right probably not soon. At least, I hope she would considering it comes with a risk of expulsion if the two of them get caught.

    4. Regalli

      Yeah, we have the grade change as an immediate thing, the potential for a WHOLE lot of ugly on both sides when they realize the Sal connection (putting aside Amber’s reaction, what’s Walky going to think when he finds out he’s dating the person who stabbed Sal in the hand? Things may not be easy,) and of course Amber’s unresolved issues with AG are just getting worse and Walky and Dorothy aren’t fully over each other and Amber’s just accepting she will always feel bad about herself and I think suggesting Walky do he same?

      Like I could definitely actually ship this if they both had some time, the grades thing never happened, and the Sal connection was already known and maybe Amber and Sal had made peace with each other. But right now this ship has a lot of obstacles before it’s smooth sailing, and I worry about that.

  41. zombie

    that last panel has me on an emotional roller coaster except all the ups and downs are all at the same time and it’s mostly just me screaming NO

  42. Kathleen

    Holy shit

  43. Space Penis

    Hooray, they’re gonna doink!

  44. mister gray

    Wow…………..I shipped them yesterday and today the ship is confirmed! Now all that is left is the slipshine and we are set!

  45. Bunk

    I saw it coming but I’m not happy about it

  46. HentMas

    Ukulele man is gonna be pissed……

    1. King Daniel

      Nah, he’s a good egg.

      1. King Daniel

        Plus, he’s now getting dueling lessons from Sal (that’s my headcanon and I’m sticking to it).

        1. Tacos

          Danny needs to believe in the Heart of The Cards.

          Maybe learn to ride a motorcycle later.

        2. Delicious Taffy

          UKULELE DUELS ON MOTORCYCLES

    2. newllend(henryvolt)

      Oh yeah I can see it now, somewhere down the road Danny will find out and be like “Damn that Walky he keeps stealing my girlfriends.” Which will give him another thing to have in common with Sal, a mutual annoyance of Walky. Which can be listed right next too:

      •School

      •Music

      • Parents that are damn near impossible to please

  47. foducool

    love the irony that she’s in love with the brother of the girl who made her snap and develop the amazi-girl persona

    1. jeffepp

      Further, said AG personality, when last we heard her on camera, was gushing about Sal to regular Amber.

      To be fair, I think it was the Red Rage personality that came out that one day. I think AG is supposed to be a counter to RR.

      So, yeah…

      1. Mr.Morningstar

        Red Rage would be a fuckin dope name for a heavy metal babs

        1. Mr.Morningstar

          Band* damn you phone

    2. Deanatay

      It’s cute that you think this is love.

    3. Emperor Norton II

      It wasn’t really Sal that made her snap, though. It was her shitstain of a “father”.

      Sal just happened to be the first target of said snapping.

      1. thejeff

        Not just a target, but a trigger on the longer term damage her father had done. The robbery added its own level of trauma.

  48. Roger

    yea that figures aight.

  49. Nimitrick

    DRAMA BOMB!!

    Behaviour that Dorothy said was perfectly fine to Danny, Danny has another girl go to team Walky, Amber is pretty close to Dorothy, Sal is his twin, Pot smoking girl is watching, not to mention this is a terrible idea for both of them. SO KEEN!

    1. Doctor Bees

      Keener?

  50. abacuswizard

    I AM CHEERING AND I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHY

    1. LeslieBean4Shizzle

      Because Garbage Roof hype is real?

      1. abacuswizard

        ALL ABOARD THE GARBAGE ROOF HYPE TRAIN

  51. Laladoria

    I may be wrong but I thought Dorothy and Wally were going to get back together after midterms or something. Or was “quitting cold turkey” saying that wasn’t happening anymore?

    1. Schpoonman

      Yes to your last question.

    2. Formerly Glenn

      “We were on a break!”

      1. Schpoonman

        Walky specificially said the pause was to avoid Friends references, how dare you?

  52. DailyBrad

    You know, I was hesitant up until now in some respects, and I don’t have high expectations of this being a lasting arrangement, but fuck it. Strap me in, I’m here for this ride while it lasts.

    1. newllend(henryvolt)

      Same, give me your best shot: https://media.giphy.com/media/sNWGEbc5Jzp4c/giphy-facebook_s.jpg

  53. Mkvenner

    *Munching popcorn*

  54. Kris

    I’m actually banking on this somehow being part of Mike’s evil plan. This chapter is still titled “Of Mike and Men”. Walky is technically a man. It works out!

  55. DragonLizardJareth

    DAMMIT MAN! We all know Walky and Joyce are meant to be together no matter what universe we are in! Stop braking our minds man!

    1. jeffepp

      Actually, no. There is one, and only one, where they don’t, because he hooks up with Dorothy first. And, guess which one this is.

  56. TemporalShrew

    All I can think of to say about this development is “RUH ROH.”

    1. Kingmonster

      ZOINKS!

      1. Jon S.

        Jeepers!

        1. Fire_daws

          Jinkies!

        2. Usayasha

          Let’s split up, gang!

        3. JoeCovenant

          Hi! I’m Scrraaaaappeee Daaappeeee D…

        4. JoeCovenant

          (gunshot)

  57. Diner Kinetic

    terrible and beautiful like a unicorn nuking canada

  58. Goki

    Welp, Danny went out with Dorothy, then Along came Walky. Danny went out with Amber (more or less), then along cake Walky. Well, Sal and Danny have gotten pretty chumy lately, so along will come….. oh wait…..

    1. Marsh Maryrose

      “I got it from Agnes
      She got it from Jim
      We all agree it must have been
      Louise who gave it to him

      Now she got it from Harry
      Who got it from Marie
      And ev’rybody knows that Marie
      Got it from me “

      1. Lungdoc

        Obscure Tom Lehrer track FTW!

        1. Clif

          Obscure?

    2. ReFlex76

      Cue Game of Thrones music.

  59. Adam Black

    at least Amber will be dating, not AG

    1. TheStranger

      Cogent point.

    2. Bagge

      That’s very important.

      1. King Daniel

        Yeah, this is the first time Amber has dated since…Ethan, I believe?

  60. Vee

    WHY I mean I get why and honestly this is probably what these Troubled Teens would do realistically but WHYYYYY

    1. Kris

      I mean they’re both at an emotional low point and have been relying on each other to cope. It adds up.

  61. Bagge

    I love seeing Amber like this. Chill and confident and happy

  62. Joshua Kronengold

    Ok, so let me get this straight:

    Ethan was with Amber, then she dropped him after she realized he was gay.
    Danny was with Dorothy, then Amber, and given the eyes it’s likely that he’ll eventually get together with Ethan.
    Walky was with Dorothy, and now Amber.

    This appears to be some kind of mixer dance.

    1. Mr.Morningstar

      Or a really complicated swingers party

      1. Dellaran

        Now *that*’s the Slipshine we want. I just don’t know if it’s the Slipshine we deserve.

  63. SgtWadeyWilson

    Damn I wish I wasn’t already busy drawing magical girls and stuff, (And had any confidence in my ability to draw either of these characters.) ‘cuz there is so much fanart that needs to exist before this blows up, like, tomorrow probably.

  64. Strigid

    I just said “YES!” out loud, and I never do that.

  65. darkoneko

    Oh no. Oh no Oh no. I half expected it but not so faaast

  66. artschoolrage

    I wonder if Amber’s acceptance of her garbageness with Walky will mean that AG shows up less? You figure that AG does her thing when Amber feels particularly less in control, but if Amber feels like she doesn’t HAVE to be in control could spell AG not being as needed?

    Or, alternatively, Amber’s new blasé approach to life w/ Walky means that AG in turn becomes more lax on rules. Interesting development, for sure.

    In a way I guess I want Amber to have a normal teen relationship with someone who isn’t so close to ethan emotionally (danny) and experience something more chill and touch-and-go.

    1. thejeff

      We haven’t seen Amazi-Girl since last April. Amber no longer shares her memories, so we only have hints of what she’s been up to, though we know she’s been going out at night while Amber sleeps. Amber’s been trying to suppress her, but it doesn’t seem to be working.
      We don’t know if Amazi-Girl still shares Amber’s memories, though I’d expect the change goes both ways and she doesn’t.

      This really spells trouble should they get at all serious.

  67. Siyajkak

    Huh. Did not expect that to happen in the course of one strip.

  68. Catman

    I think it’s important to note that it is nighttime, and Amazi-Girl isn’t on patrol.

    By his unique charms, Walky has successfully gotten Amber to do what she broke up with Danny to avoid doing.

    Heck, if Walky actually does something with his realization regarding his math work, this relationship might be a healthy one. (probably not healthy as in green vegetables and plenty of exercise, especially considering the first kiss involves a burrito from Taco bell)

    1. thejeff

      Not likely. Even back in the day, Amber showed up in the evenings. Since the Ryan stabbing incident, Amazi-Girl’s only been getting out while Amber is asleep.
      Walky’s got nothing to do with this. And it’s not a good thing at all.

      1. Catman

        Oh. Now my heart hurts

  69. Jago

    Ohhhh this is new.
    Not a good idea, in my opinion, at all, but definitely new.

  70. brasca1

    Well this is a most unusual pairing.

  71. Joe Moose

    ♫ We can be garbage
    Just for one day

    WE CAN BE GAR-BAGE!
    JUST FOR ONE DAY! ♪

  72. BBCC

    https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1032495067045539840/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5E355433124873764864&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dumbingofage.com%2F2018%2Fcomic%2Fbook-8%2F04-of-mike-and-men%2Ffresh-3%2F

    MOTHERFU-

    1. Keulen

      DAMN YOU WILLIS

  73. Delicious Taffy

    Since this strip is tangentially related to superheroes (at a big stretch), I’ve got a question about some superhero characters I’m working on, for a potential future comic series.

    There are four of them, and they all got their powers from a wish, but only one wished for a “traditional” power set. She gets psychic powers, and is the primary focus character. I’m thinking she’s probably gay, possibly Asian*.

    -One character gets super-cleaning powers, because he was a smart-ass with his wish, and he works as a janitor. I was considering making him Mexican*.

    -The third character can summon sweets (cakes, candies, etc.), and is definitely gay. I thought she’d be Australian, and was leaning toward her being on the larger side*.

    -The last guy has the power to manipulate luck around him. He’s also possibly Irish*.

    Basically, I’m worried these character concepts are a bit… stereotypical, possibly even offensive, as I’ve conceptualised them. It feels that way, but I’m also wondering if maybe there’s a way to “lean into” the stereotypes and make them work? I don’t want to be the guy known for making the Stereotype Squad, especially not if I’m aiming to get into the increasingly-positive comics industry.

    1. Pearl

      Hahahahahahahaha. Dude. Don’t.

      1. Delicious Taffy

        What, the super-brained Asian, Mexican janitor, lucky Irishman, and rotund dessertomancer aren’t good ideas? /s

        Put that way, yeah, no. Definitely gonna have to shop these characters “just a tad”. Luckily, only the psychic powers and gayness are set in stone. Thank you for the brutal honesty.

        1. Clif

          Go with the Irish janitor, lucky Asian and super-brained Mexican and your golden. The rotund dessertomancer with a heart of gold is fine.

    2. CJ

      Huh, my first thought when reading your description was “the cleaner is Mexican? That sounds stereotypical” and the “oh, and the person summoning sweets is ‘large’?”.
      I don’t know squat about the comic industry so I can’t tell you anything about how this would affect what you are doing but: if you use stereotypes, you cannot avoid strengthening them. The human brain is not equipped to deal with the information overload around and it tends to get stuck on the stuff it hears most often, even if obviously untrue. That’s the trouble with refuting all the bullshit out there. If you say “xyz (stereotype) is untrue”, you brought the stereotye to mind and this strengthens the neuronal connections of that concept in the brains of the people listening, theirby getting the opposite effect of what you want.

      1. Delicious Taffy

        That’s about what I figured, after I saw it all typed out.

    3. Tadpole7

      You are definitely have some stereotypes in play from what you’ve laid out.
      As a Hispanic in the U.S. the Mexican janitor made me wince.

      It feels as if you wanted to have a diverse cast and used some tropes/stereotypes to create the powers and backgrounds for them.

      I’d ask myself why those powers and backgrounds, does it fit the story I want to tell? Will some of the elements detract or enhance the story when someone reads it? Do I know enough about the culture/country/issue I’ve put in play? Am I willing to put in the research necessary if I don’t know enough?

      Personally I’d play around more with your characters backgrounds and how they mesh at this point. Flesh out their personalities so that when you describe them to others it’s more about who they are than what they are.

      Good luck on developing your comic, it’s tough but very rewarding when you finally lay your hands on your very first printed run.

      1. Delicious Taffy

        I’m sorry about that. It only hit me the other day, which is what got me thinking about this more closely.

        1. Tadpole7

          Eh, the alarm bells were ringing in the back of your mind. Sometimes you got to kick the idea out in the open to see the problem.

    4. BBCC

      Everybody else has already mentioned the stereotypical issues, so I’m going to provide a link. If you want to play with powers, this website has a phenomenal catalogue: https://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Superpower_Wiki

      1. Delicious Taffy

        When you said “phenomenal”, I thought you just meant it’s good quality. I didn’t expect it to be this… much.

        1. BBCC

          PHENOMENAL.

    5. timemonkey

      Honestly, I’d take the group of traits you already have and swap the ethnicities around.

  74. IKneedYou

    Yeah, was kinda hoping this would be platonic. :/ It felt kind of special when it was.

    1. JoeCovenant

      Totally…
      Now I’m just…. “Meh”.

    2. Emily

      And less likely to end in disaster when Amber finds out he’s Sal’s brother.

      1. thejeff

        Or for that matter when Amazi-Girl takes control after Amber falls asleep with Walky.

        1. Emily

          God this is going to be a mess.

        2. Clif

          You don’t have to be so cheerful about it. Or maybe it’s I don’t have to be so cheerful about it. Either way.

  75. Hoodiecrow

    Dozens of, um, interesting relationships later, I think it’s safe to say that the moral of DoA is “be careful what you ship, because you might get it” and its slogan is “you will ship this”.

    1. MatthewTheLucky

      LOVE DODECAGON!

  76. lia47

    https://i.pinimg.com/originals/2f/64/b4/2f64b460ce684d2ab7eb620185c8f3ea.jpg

  77. Stoodmuffin

    STOP MAKING ME SHIP BAD IDEAS WILLIS.

    And that’s TWICE That Walky has picked up Danny’s X

    BUT THAT KISS THEY SO CUTE. CUTE GARBAGIO

  78. OnyxIdol

    Aww look at these two cute trashbags <3

  79. Inahc

    Damn, I wanted the friendship.

    …but I’m looking forward to the slipshine.

  80. Bea

    I wasn’t expecting this AT ALL omg

  81. Teddae

    Ok please dont fuck up you kids

    Also i really want danny and ethan to know this because they precisely didnt wanna date because they used to date amber

    1. BBCC

      More specifically, they both used to date Amber and she and Danny had JUST broke up recently and neither wanted to hurt her feelings by getting together so soon.

      I think she’s clearly moved on by now.

      1. Sol Karas

        I think the idea (or at least, this was how I read it) was that Ethan broke up with Amber because he was Actually Gay(TM), and if a second boyfriend then went off to hook up with a guy it… might not do good things to her psyche.

      2. thejeff

        It was only a couple of days ago that she was talking to Dorothy about how she wanted him back.

        1. BBCC

          Moving on to being on the rebound is still moving on, if not the in the most complete sense. 😛

    2. Roborat

      So down? Sideways? Upside down?

  82. abysswatcher1993

    Yay for the ship, but nay for the implications of the garbage roof. I get that they are there to cry about their pain without supporting each other, so… are they going to be intimate to deal with emotional pain instead of having a healthy relationship? Last time that happened Ruth ended up in the hospital.

    1. CJ

      To my eyes, it’s likely Ruth would have ended in hospital much sooner without Billie.
      It’s not like being intimate with someone is the solution to dealing with problems but it might provide enough relaxation and strength to want to deal with them.

      1. timemonkey

        Ruth might have also got help sooner without Billie. Their relationship had both positive and negative effects.

        1. newllend(henryvolt)

          Much like any/all relationships.

  83. JessWitt

    Whoa I wasn’t expecting Walky x Amber to come to fruition.

    Maybe this is just temporary and he falls for someone else later on?

  84. Fire_daws

    Yussss

  85. BarerMender

    I have to admit I just don’t like Walky and I don’t want him kissing on my Amber. Even though it’s actually Amber kissing on him.

  86. Schol-R-LEA;2

    Oh, Amber, you Stupid Girl, you know that you’re Only Happy When It Rains. Stop acting like your lips are Magnetized to his.

    Walky, watch out, I Think she’s Paranoid. Run, Baby, Run.

    1. Schol-R-LEA;2

      You’re Cherry Lips, to be precise (I knew I forgot something).

  87. BenRG

    Hands up anyone who didn’t see this coming from a mile off! No-one! Good, I hoped that would be the answer.

    Seriously, though, I’ve got a nasty feeling that this isn’t going to be healthy. ‘Reinforcing bad habits’ comes to mind because Amber is still on her “I’m a terrible person and should act accordingly” kick.

  88. mrnoidea

    This relationship could easily turn sour, but I’m really interested in seeing how this plays out.

    1. Eldritch Gentleman

      Honestly it kind of reminds me of Ruth and Billie’s relationship. Two humanoid messes, enabling each other’s bad habits…

      1. thejeff

        Well except that Walky’s nowhere near so bad off as either Ruth or Billie and Amber’s arguably much worse.
        Walky has bad habits.
        Ruth has depression and is an alcoholic.
        Billie’s an alcoholic and has depression.
        Amber has PTSD and some form of DID.

        1. Regalli

          Walky also has a massive self-worth-tied-to-grades thing that’s gonna lead to Gifted Kid Burnout sooner rather than later, but yeah, I don’t think he’s depressed (or at least not as deep in it) the way both Billie and Ruth were. And while I don’t think Amber’s conditions make her unworthy of love, I am so extremely worried she’s no longer sharing memories with AG and AG’s coming out while she’s asleep. That can lead nowhere good, and I don’t want another relationship of hers* to go south with the AG/Amber situation being a factor, because Amber probably would internalize it.

          I am so, so worried about Amber.

          * Technically Danny was dating AG, but he blurred the lines because he didn’t know, and she still liked him and was sharing memories so that was probably complicated.

        2. thejeff

          Yeah, Walky has issues, but they don’t rise to the level of “Needs professional help fast” that the other three do.
          I certainly wouldn’t say “unworthy of love” for any of them, but damn Amber especially is a minefield to get involved with, especially if he doesn’t know anything about it.

          As for Danny/AG/Amber, the lines were definitely blurry for both of them, especially at first. They treated it as more of a secret identity, don’t let anyone know thing for quite awhile, especially in private. Only as the split got worse did it really become a “you’re with her, not me” issue. Amber was, for example, present by the end of the mask/no mask sex scene.

        3. Regalli

          Yeah, I really worry about the whole ‘AG takes over while Amber sleeps and they’re no longer sharing memories’ thing, nothing good can come of it. And with at least two or three other major things that could seriously hurt their relationship, I’d really rather these two wait until a couple things are out in the open and hope that in that time, Walky’s less torn up about Dorothy and Amber has found some kind of support to help with her dissociating.

        4. Emily

          I don’t think it’s a matter of worthiness so much as it is that she becomes increasingly dangerous the longer she lets the whole “I black out and assault people to vent my deeply repressed rage issues” thing go completely unaddressed. Like, I am far more worried about the bulk of Amber’s victims than I am about her at this point.

        5. Inahc

          And Amber also has anger issues – those are their own thing, although maybe tangled up with the PTSD a bit.

          And it’s still not clear whether walky has adhd or is just really intent on avoiding uncomfortable things.

  89. NinjaNick

    I kind of saw this coming.

  90. rachel

    FRIK DIDN’T SEE IT COMING

  91. steelbright

    wha
    Why am I waaaay more upset about this than Mike and Ethan
    WHY

  92. BenRG

    Re-reading the last panel, I suddenly realised that Amber was saying “What happens on the Garbage Roof stays on the Garbage Roof!”

    1. Cute Carla

      This makes a lot more sense after your comment!

  93. Beef

    I was against it early on but now I like it

  94. Cute Carla

    Hot garbage! Yisss! The garbage is on fire! And there will be a shipwreck afterwards

  95. Benet

    But we’re trash, you and me,
    We’re the litter on the breeze,
    We’re the lovers on the street,
    Just trash, me and you,
    It’s in everything we do,
    It’s in everything we do…

  96. ADLegend21

    OK AMBER I SEE YOU

  97. Tarkara

    I really hoped this wouldn’t happen but then it did. People who date Dorothy just always jump to Amber very quickly I guess! Unless next issue walky stops her.

    1. King Daniel

      One could flip it and say that “people who date Danny always jump to Walky”.

      1. Tarkara

        True true

  98. Quietlythundering

    I FUCKING KNEW IT WAS GONNA HAPPEN
    *ahem*
    I sincerely hope that these two have a good, fun time. I’ll let everyone else worry.

  99. acher4

    Oohhhhhh…the drama that is coming. 😛

    I knew we were kind of going this way, but damn, that is so interesting new territory in character interactions.
    :DDDDDDDDDD

  100. FacelessDeviant

    *Then the camera pans to the person that is still up there, trying to smoke their weed*
    Person: Gonna eat that burrito?

  101. Eldritch Gentleman

    Annnnd there it goes. Amber grabbing the guys Dotty threw away. I kind of feel sorry for Danny, he tried, he got thrown away and now got replaced with not-trying-at-all Walky…

    1. ego

      or, you know. walky is just coming down with the last really bad infection that danny has recovered from. not disparaging either of the ladies, but post-relationship danny is clearly the healthier and happier danny.

    2. Chris B

      To be fair, Danny is more on Joyce’s speed for relationships and commitment. Dorothy is the annoying over-achiever that sucks the fun out of everything, while Amber is finally figuring out how to loosen up.

      I could see a Danny/Joyce (or my preferred Joe/Joyce) pairing, and Dorothy taking a year to struggle finding that perfect work-life balance. In comparison, Amber could take a similar year off to get fanily issues squared away.

  102. BenRG

    Based on the title of the next chapter (no spoiler, it’s listed in plain text on the Archive page), I’ve got a feeling that Amber is experimenting with being a Bad Girl and I’ve got a feeling that it won’t end well.

    1. Eldritch Gentleman

      To be fair that sums up most of the things Amber tries…

    2. Emily

      Amber needs to experiment with getting therapy.

  103. newllend(henryvolt)

    I guess that Walky toy throwing matting call actually works- http://www.dumbingofage.com/2017/comic/book-8/02-this-is-the-way-that-we-love/simpler/

  104. Zaxares

    This is not going to end well… And yet, I still kind of ship it.

  105. Wayne Farmer

    I’m guessing “Mask or no mask?” won’t be part of their foreplay.

  106. Reltzik

    Billie approves of this garbage.

    1. Reltzik

      Grah. Garbage links are garbage. We need a preview function or something.

      http://www.dumbingofage.com/2018/comic/book-8/04-of-mike-and-men/fresh-3/#comment-1344845

      1. Reltzik

        Nononono I copied the wrong address bar this time around this time it works or I’m smashing my laptop!

        http://www.dumbingofage.com/2014/comic/book-4/04-the-whiteboard-dong-bandit/spite-2/

        1. Schol-R-LEA;2

          Does that mean Amber is going to get Huge Ass-Thanks?

  107. Mr.Morningstar

    SOMEONE PICK UP THAT PHONE BECAUSE I FFFFUCKIN CALLED IT

    1. Fire_daws

      I think we all kinda did. Also DBZA Cooler reference.

  108. Emily

    You idiot.

    1. JBento

      I was going to ask which of the two you’re addressing, but then I realised it didn’t matter.

  109. James Rye

    Man, Dorothy gonna be hurt when she sees those two cuddling tomorrow two days after she broke up with Walky. Not that she should feel hurt as she was the one who suggested and is mostly responsible for the break-up but she gonna be hurt that he could “get over” her so quickly and find a new (and more fitting) girlfriend for him so quickly.

    1. Reltzik

      Nonono, it’s worse. She won’t be hurt that he got over her that quickly. If anything she’ll be relieved. She was guilting out over having been unfair to him and she sees the pain he was going through as her fault and now she’ll see that he wasn’t all that badly hurt, so no need for much guilt.

      She’s going to be hurt that she lost him over some stupid studying.

      And when she has her breakdown and her grades plummet as a result of too much studying, she’s going to be hurt that losing him resulted in bad grades.

      1. thejeff

        On the other hand, she still wants to jump him (just a quickie to comfort him, really), so I doubt she’ll just be relieved.

        1. Inahc

          yup, I think her feelings are gonna be Complicated.

    2. JBento

      Considering how quickly she got together with Walky after dumping Danny, she can go get hurt over this particular development all she wants without me giving a crap.

      Also, AGAIN, relationships aren’t entitled to mourning periods.

      1. Doopyboop

        Isn’t that a little…hypocritical? I mean, you’re right, relationships aren’t entitled to a mourning period but you’re condemning Dorothy for doing something that Walky could be doing that you approve of? “She’s wrong for hooking up with Walky so soon after, so Walky should hook up with Amber since he shouldn’t have to mourn their relationship!” you seeing where this isn’t checking out? If Walky shouldn’t have to wait, then Dorothy was fine not to wait as well. Let’s be fair here.

        1. JBento

          That’s… exactly what I’m doing? I’m not saying “Dorothy did a bad thing and so Walky should do the same bad thing to her”, I’m saying “Seeing as that to Dorothy quick rebounds are okay, she doesn’t have any moral grounds to be upset at Walky for a quick rebound.”

  110. Aprion

    its all eventually ging to end in one big hatesex orgy where everyone bangs everyone. and then at the building explodes.

    1. Deathjavu

      You’ve been reading Willis’ notes for the end of the series, haven’t you?

      He cribbed them from Jeph, but its still a solid ending.

      1. 3oranges

        Cribbed, or is it a crossover finale?

    2. JBento

      And then soggies may rule!

    3. Schol-R-LEA;2

      Would you rather the building explodes first? I mean, that worked for Maritza Campos…

  111. Acebender

    Well I didn’t see that one coming…

  112. Foolong

    Amber has a booty. Dorothy does not have a booty. Good pick, Walky! BOOTY DIS!

  113. Hat

    Woooooo!

    Although boy I hope Walky gets over his (misplaced) guilt quick so we can fast forward to Amazi-Girl’s new sidekick.

  114. figureaddict

    Don’t let us down, that had better be the title to the next book!

  115. Angelicfiend

    i didnt know i wanted this

  116. Darth

    D= this hurts my inner danny so much

  117. Cmd1095

    I knew this was being built up to, still have mixed feelings about it, but I do think they make for a good couple so… lets roll with it SHIP SHIP SHIP

  118. Zee

    Oh this is going to be a mess (a garbage fire, if you will) and I cannot wait

  119. Dave

    I can’t really tell if they’ll be good for each other because they understand each other’s failings, or if they’ll enable each other right into a hell-spiral.

  120. BlackScarabZ

    So does this mean that Walky is the new Danny? He dated Dorothy, they split because of her career aspirations and now he’s with Amber… Dear god, no one let Walky near a ukelele!

    1. Clif

      Not at all. It means Amber is the new Dorothy and Amazigirl will be president. We’ve had worse.

  121. Scolopendra

    OH SHIT OH SHIT
    How did this take me by surprise???

  122. Micki

    Yep, saw this coming.

    Also, more importantly, THIS MEANS DANNY CAN BE FREE FOR ETHAN. <3

    1. Formerly Glenn

      Except I think he’s been hanging around Sal now.

  123. Claire

    I’ve got a bad feeling about this….

  124. Drew

    No booty like rebound booty!

  125. SQUEAK

    All worries about the mental health of these two and the eventual terrible repercussions of this aside……DAMN AMBER THAT WAS SMOOTH AS SILK!

    1. Delicious Taffy

      So, they have an uncontrollable attraction to each other, to the point that more than a few minutes together leads to makeouts? Or did you mean actual silk, not Silk as in Cindy Moon?

  126. Roger Sterling

    This is turning into the most incestuous cast since Flowers In The Attic.

    1. King Daniel

      …what?

      1. Roger Sterling

        All of the members of the same friend group keep hooking up.

        1. King Daniel

          …and that makes it incestuous how? BilliexWalky I could see – since they see each other as basically siblings, and Linda treats Billie as more of a daughter to her than Sal – but everyone else in the cast? What’s the logic in that?

    2. Chris B

      But no one’s poisoned the cookies yet!

  127. fire_daws

    Still waiting for my Sal / Danny ship to depart Mr Willis.

  128. Cyfarfod

    [Very valid reasons why person A can’t date person B]

    [Person B, who has in the past specifically stated she could physically overpower person A, grabs their had and forces a kiss]

    Yeah, fuck this.

    1. Clif

      Walky might get around to it, but for now he appears to be enjoying the kiss.

    2. thejeff

      I have trouble reading that as “grabs their head and forces a kiss”. Both of those shots with her hand on his chin look like very loose “grabs” to me. Guiding more than forcing.

      Compare to the infamous Ruth/Billie kiss.

  129. MutantSentry

    Does Amber know who is sister is?

    1. Clif

      Walky doesn’t know who his sister is.

      1. JBento

        And Billie thinks his sister is Amazi-Girl, whom he’s currently kissing.

        1. King Daniel

          Walky is specifically kissing Amber right now; the cheek blushes are there (the “in-comic” way of telling Amazi-Girl’s presence), and Amazi-Girl isn’t tagged – Amazi-Girl and Amber get separate tags.

        2. King Daniel

          *the “in-comic” way of telling Amazi-Girl’s presence is when the cheek blushes are absent, that is.

  130. Jabberwocky

    So is Walky the rebound from Danny guy now or what

    Anyway, Joyce and Walky when

    1. Heavensrun

      More like Amber is the rebound from Dorothy girl.

  131. Ryan Balis

    This is the best strip I’ve seen in DOA, and I love DOA

  132. Lone Duck

    Amber seems to keep getting Dorothy’s scraps. Not that it’s bad, Amber can do Amber. Just wondering if this dynamic will continue. Like, Dorothy then dates Joe, they split up and then Amber dates Joe. Dorothy then hate dates Mike, Mike then leaves and hate dates Amber, as per the ancient texts.

    1. King Daniel

      You’re forgetting – by this standard, Walky is also getting Danny’s “scraps”. So if Danny dates Ethan next, Ethan will eventually break up with him and then go out with Walky. If Danny dates Sal next…uh.

      1. Emperor Norton II

        All roads lead to Rome; except when Caligula reigned and all roads led away from it.

      2. Zach

        We have established that Wally has an open mind.
        I ship it HARD.

    2. thejeff

      “Amber can do Amber”?
      Are we back to the vibrator question again?

  133. RagtimeGoblin

    Did they just enter into a sexy hetero self depreciation pact?

  134. Kaidah

    No no no no no no no no no no! This is wrong on a lot of levels, not least of which is that Walky is in no mental or emotional state for this. His first serious, not to mention sexual, relationship ended literally the day before. He doesn’t have the necessary tools to deal with this properly, even if Amber is just looking for some fun. Especially if Amber is just looking for some fun. We all love him too much to see him go through that.

    The art has been f’ing awesome the last two days though. The lighting and shadows showing them on a rooftop at night? Absolutely on point! Amber looks awesome like that btw.

  135. Solenoid

    everyone who was shipping this yesterday has to be laughing at this next-day delivery. all the same, there are a lot of worthwhile reservations to be had here.

    1. newllend(henryvolt)

      Let them bask in the glow a little bit longer.

      1. Solenoid

        I’m kinda basking too. Not gonna lie and say this isn’t sweet.

  136. Rocketboy1313

    I called this shit back when they first started talking on the roof.
    It is a logical move.
    NOW FUCK!
    AND HARD!

  137. ScarletSabre

    Welp, the poll DID give the option of eating a taco, I wonder if Walky will be eating Amber’s taco from this o3o

  138. Joner

    honestly?? not a fan of this ship, bonding over your bad qualities isn’t a great start to a relationship. i know it’s more than that, but still

    1. Schol-R-LEA;2

      Hey, it always worked for… no, wait, it *never* worked for me.

  139. Schol-R-LEA;2

    Damn it, I’ve run out of Garbage songs to make references to…

    1. Clif

      The garbage man can…..

  140. Treita

    I’ve got to admit, I’m a little jealous of Walky now. Totally crushing on her.

  141. Roborat

    I like how she can kiss and talk at the same time.

  142. Joey245

    I hereby dub this pairing “Amberwalk”

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

*

*

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.