Interns Vol 3 - page 62

Jack, buddy…. You just make me cry

Diego Martin

I feel like RIver is so uncharacteristically perfect for the exclusive purpose to make Andy (An out and proud gay man who openly supports Cooper and allows him to stay at his home rent-free) seem like the bad guy because River is giving him basic gay-male literature that any gay male queen would give to a newly out gay. I donno, I don't care if Cooper and Andy end up together, but River is, quite literally, the 'white savior' trope of gay right now and it's pretty cringe at this point due to his lack of any kind of negative whatsoever. He's really unrealistic.

Necroxis

River is so thoughtful I hope they get to snuggle at least

Diego P

Oh don't mind me just sobbing over here.

Sidtheursid

I think their name is River Layx

Charlie the Tiger

Also, I’m curious—does the bookmark say River Lay?

GreenDreamer

That was very mature on River's part—now it's up to Coops to grow and put some shields down!

GreenDreamer

Amen!

GreenDreamer

Don’t forget bi people exist.

Dooglie

That’s a fun idea! I’ll definitely look into pricing for getting some bookmarks made so they can be at cons with me ^^ (I’m also working my way toward being able to mail merch to folks but more on that later!)

Jackaloo

Thank you so much! And welcome to our goofy little community in this Patreon 👏🏻 (if you need discord or telegram group links just send a message!)

Jackaloo

I like the juxtaposition of him being kind of ‘straight’ about femme river, and then him being reminded that there is this homosexual feelings kind of buried within that, good shit

Star3D

The problem with well-written, slow-burn porn is that I'm constantly torn between "this is such a beautiful journey for Coop" and "ur gay! fuck Andy already! let Andy fuck youuuu"

johnnyplaceholder

Oh Jackaloo... Why tears ?

Francc

I notice his face seemed to blush a bit too when he started crying. I wonder if he feels embarrassed/ashamed of his previous behavior. People keep trying to help him despite his attitude, c’mon Cooper, LET. THEM. IN!

Trei

Another time when I just want to hug a member of the cast and let them know it can all be okay

Lurkybot3k

Ow. My. Heart. This one hurts in the only good way I can think of.

BBQLover

mann!! coop :'(

M.C

You’ve made a good point, Jack. I can relate to that. 😌 Also, River sure gave Cooper a great gift, including an amazing bookmark. Wow! 😍😘 And it is so heartfelt when Coop got a self-help book, realizing that he’s not alone. ❤️ Love this page! Thanks for sharing, Jack.😌

Afadi Chionesu

Agree 😌

Afadi Chionesu

That and I noticed a bit of lorem ipsum left over at the bottom of the back cover. Small things though that don't really detract from the art.

Dusk

This is a really beautiful page, it's really touching to see Coop be this emotional and real, even if it is in isolation. That's where it has to start sometimes, I suppose. I definitely relate with you and Coop here. I've grown up being taught that I need to be 'manly' all the time, that you get over things by working harder, not by crying and talking about it. The longer I live on my own and away from that influence, the more I'm finally finding it within myself to actually draw emotions out into the open. I've only cried maybe a couple times in the last decade, and not for lack of circumstances or need. I just feel like I have some sort of inner inhibition that makes me feel unable to even let it out. It's kind of suffocating, tbh. Seeing Coop let this out a bit is helping me to see that I don't have to hold onto the same closed off shitty mindset I've had for so long. Thanks, Jack :') Now I just need me a copy of this book...

Dusk

Hi there! I am new here but I really appreciate and enjoy your work. I feel particularly connected to this page. I wish I had a River in my life when I began coming out. Keep up all of the amazing work!

Before I forget, would that bookmark be available for purchase? If so will there be options for the rest of the cast?

Kyle Gaymer, Beary Rookie

Just a theory… I wonder if that’s a pre top surgery river!

Dooglie

*cough, cough*It’sforewordnotforward*cough, drink water, cough* Nitpicky English major things aside, this was some powerful stuff. Well done!

Cameron Bear

Daww! that's such a good gift! (my eyes watered here a bit too... ) Great Page as always, Jackaloo!

Bullstorm

Fixed, thank you! ^^

Jackaloo

This is a fantastic development in Cooper's personality

Grunwolf

I used to get made fun of because when I got really mad I cried. This happened in school because my classmates would piss me off. I wanted to learn but they would never shut up.

Same, River helping Cooper is good knowing the personal struggles they went through. Probably healthier getting help from someone who went through the same experience compared to how jealous boi has been acting

Kyle Gaymer, Beary Rookie

Aww, poor Coop. River sees right through our boy and I hope they're able to help Cooper in ways others couldn't.

Thingymabob

Also, Jack you forgot to add this one to the tags.

Insomni-act

Aww Coop 🥺 it's nice to see his sensitive side. Also yes Riv is so full of himself, but I love it 😂 Not the gift I was expecting him to get, but it may help him in the long run. He also needs to really talk to someone about that "Daddy Trauma."

Insomni-act

Ohhh thats sad 😭

Unkn0wn

Aw... Coops! 🥺 I'm not out yet either.

Pravvus

;w;

AkiDave

I can relate to those tears. I remember breaking down and crying and coming out to my sister that I was bi on the car ride home after seeing the Bohemian Rhapsody movie. There's also a song that I've come to like recently from Bring Me The Horizon that could be an anthem for what Cooper is going through. I know I've felt the same way, too: https://youtu.be/nNbZJ-IgAEg

Zian Panda

Jackaloo absolutely nails the emotional tone visually. It’s impressive how well you portray complex emotions in each individual page

Dusky Snep

You nail it in the feels jack, cooper's single tear says a 1000 words.

Cherubi Bloodborne

River is so damn awesome for giving Cooper such a heartfelt, and meaningful present. I can totally relate to the anxiety about crying. Growing up as a black kid in the South in the '90s, I felt a lot of peer pressure to project a hyper-masculine façade because you were considered "soft" or "weak" if you cried. Even though my parents taught me that it was okay to be emotional, I still felt afraid to display what I perceived as a vulnerability around others. Cooper has shown tremendous growth and strength by gradually coming to terms with his true self. Thank you yet again for such a wonderful page, Jackaloo!

Elijah Yarbrough

Jackaloo. This page is ART. So many beautiful intentions, meanings and lessons in just one page. I was in utter trance like silence for a number of seconds. River is a guiding angel and Cooper knows it. Bravo.

ArcticSpirit

Awe coop, Wanna just hug you buddy.

DJ Wolf

Sdfhaoshfaoishfaosfiha I am so glad for the artist's commentary to point out the tears. My eyes are going out, Coop is crying and now I'M Gonna cry. Gawd. This is a very very awesome page <3 These characters continue to keep surprising me and show so much depth, I love this comic so much.

Angelic Bard - Pflegehund

God this is what I love so much about Cooper. Seeing him struggle just reminds me so much of my own battles when coming to terms with my sexuality. Thank you Jack for continuing to be an inspiration. Coop is definitely my spirit character

Lucian Greywolf

River really is thoughtful, hopefully the book helps Cooper find himself. Also, he better make sure jealous boi doesn’t see that bookmark

Kyle Gaymer, Beary Rookie

I am glad River is helping to heal his shattered heart. Poor cooper, he heccin broken

Something Cat

Omg, imma cry XD

Frosty

Cooper best boye Very broken boy but still best boye

Theodore Corleo

God damn. Right in the feels. Best page in a while. Those two panels of Coop crying are extremely profound in the grand scheme of his arc. In a way, it signifies he is accepting himself.