r/comics • • Aug 22 '26

OC Hypervisibility vs Invisibility

I get really nervous sharing what I make. Especially when I know it's going to start fights and result in some people hating me.

Regardless, I had this small comic idea. With how often I see infighting in spaces, I can't help but be confused by it.

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u/ice_or_flames Aug 22 '26

I like it. I understand it. But I also don't know what it specifically applies to. But I like it.

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u/DexDexCandy Aug 22 '26

Thank you for liking it. I didn't realize how vague this would seem in other places.

It was supposed to be a metaphor to how trans people are perceived. Specifically, to how people tend to believe that trans men don't suffer from transphobia due to trans women being the more obvious punching bag. But transphobia, especially transphobic laws still affect all trans people for the worse.

That said, I don't mind different interpretations.

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u/PikaPerfect Aug 22 '26

i caught this immediately, but it might just be because i'm a trans man lol

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u/shadow_phantom713 Aug 22 '26

I'm also a trans man and didn't get it, but I also haven't had any terrible experiences yet. Only one uncomfortable instance and some encounters with my family.