Bully
This comic strip hilariously (and a bit darkly) captures the brutal “bully food chain” in a forest full of creepy-crawlies.
It opens with that ominous “END” title card—like a gritty indie film about to drop some harsh truths—then dives into the action:
- A poor ladybug trips over a rock (classic bully setup, maybe a shove?), hopping in panic amid the reeds.
- Another bug peeks nervously from cover.
- Enter the big, buff, angry beetle bully: arms crossed, glaring down at the cowering ladybug on her rock pedestal, looking defeated.
- Cut to the ladybug slumped sadly, alone.
- The chase is on! The beetle storms forward while the tiny victim sprawls helplessly.
- More scared ladybugs fleeing through the grass, wide-eyed in terror.
- One bug frozen in shock, another collapsed in despair.
And then… BAM! The ultimate boss level: a burly lumberjack strides in, axe slung over his shoulder, fresh stump at his feet. He’s not just chopping wood—he’s the apocalypse for every bug in that forest.
The punchline? No matter how tough the beetle thinks he is terrorizing those little ladybugs, he’s just one stomp (or swing) away from becoming the victim himself. Bullies gonna get bullied. It’s a savage reminder of nature’s hierarchy: be kind, or get axed.
Love the scratchy, teal-tinted art style—feels like a twisted kids’ book meets Tim Burton. What’s the backstory on this gem? Your creation?