Define “Strong”

Define “Strong”

Strip Info

Title: Define “Strong”
Date: March 28, 2021
Tags: bodybuilding, empathy, masculinity, self care, strength, Strongman, toxic masculinity, vulnerability
Notes: This is one of my favorite comics I’ve made to date.

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Outdoor Arena – Day

Two strongmen stretch before an event.

Announcer (OS): Welcome back to the World’s Strongest Man Competition…

Panel 2 : Int. Outdoor Arena – Continuous

The two strongmen stand nose-to-nose, frowning at each other.

Announcer (OS): This next event is one our most daunting – even for our toughest competitors. Let’s see what they’ve got…

Panel 3 : Int. Outdoor Arena – Continuous

The two strongmen embrace tenderly.

Strongman 1: I’m having a really hard time lately.
Strongman 2: I’m sorry to hear that. Please tell me more.

Panel 4 : Int. Outdoor Arena – Continuous

Two announcers watching fight back tears.

Announcer (quietly): I should call my dad.