Too Fast (separate)

Kabulanoke

I think the chances of accidentally draw a skull is extremely low

I don't know for sure, but it looks intentional.

ScreamMario

They're more like siblings, but as an anime watcher anything can happen due to rule 34.

Drew

Out of curiosity, the muzzle flash coming out of the AK, did you purposefully make it into a skull? Or is that just coincidence?

Daren

Beautiful story and depiction of how tough life can be for some. Great job for sure! Cheers!

Bhrnt

Great job. The majority of people here agree and don't let a couple people take you down. We know you worked on this story and it was not something you threw together. This was apart of his life it was not pretty, but he has grown as a character and Pixie is now of age to know the story. Its a rough one, but life is not always sunshine and rainbows. Great job and keep up the great work.

As this was my last week as a MWD handler after 20years thank you mate for this comic 🇦🇺

It's beautiful. I'm crying. Thank you.

Especially when it's literally only 1 dollar a month... Fucking 80 cents. No sense to steal.

Someone is cutting onions in my bathroom...

Ohh isn't it a glass eye ?

I was not prepared. Thank you for this.

BunnyArtist47

Looks like shrapnel damaged it. The eye is still technically there here just can't see out of it

Through his glasses ? How did he lost them tho ? I need details ahah

Deam 😢😭

It looks like that was done by the knife.

Jamie LaMoreaux

that was beautifully done. poignant, well written, and touching. well done!

This is a great comic but we still don't know how he exactly lost his eye :/

AirHead Folk

I always have urge to cry seeing this comic ☹️ Its awesome seeing brutus backstory and that at least he has a life with Pixie 🐱🐶

I'd be interested in a print of the last panel

From a soldier who has yet to go overseas but has heard a lot of stories similar to this... very well done. You made me cry with this one! ❤

Brett Bernard

Well done. Well done. From a veteran.

sketchy_atbest

I am crying too much 😭😭😭

Forget the haters. Nowhere was the implication that every single member of a group or race was bad. In fact, just the opposite. Brutus said they didn't know anyone in the house was an insurgent because they look and act normally. Anyone saying anything else is simply projecting their own feelings onto the comic. I love the back story and can't wait for the next comic

You've done this backstory so well. It's emotional, powerful, deep, disturbing and capturing the incredible bond between Pixie and Brutus. Brutus trying to tell the story honestly while still being careful not to make the world seem like a scary place for Pixie, and Pixie comforting Brutus, being there for him. It's just everything. Thank you for sharing this with us, it's perfect.

Erin street

The worst thing about this comic is that i can only ❤ it once.

My heart is so sad... I believe you handled this well.

Ben Hed

I can understand what your saying, but it’s always been heavily implied that Brutus got his scars from his time in the military. This backstory makes sense. It’s hard to separate the Middle East from from US military combat. Also, this comic isn’t making any generalizations about middle-eastern people. The only ones it’s shining a bad light on is insurgents/terrorists.

This was unexpectedly dark and sad, but still as always a great comic. Poor Brutus.

Thank you for this story. Thank you so much. I hope there will be a little more to this story. it broke my heart. It hurts to know that so many veterans are dealing with PTSD from situations such as this.

I expected it to be a ridiculous, stupid situation when Brutus received a scar. Without politics, religion and nationalities. Maybe a skirmish with aliens ... or an alien spacecraft that was two inches in size and bounced off Brutus's face ... or maybe a skirmish with an army of squirrels who lived on a lonely island in the ocean ... or maybe Brutus himself was Robinson, after the shipwreck he survived and swam to the island, and during the crash, he got caught in the face with a fan, he lost consciousness, but by chance ... In general, I thought there would be some more incredible story without the theme of Arabs and Muslims.

Clarke

Can confirm. Read thrice. Cried each time.

#AATW

Joe Yancey

I've read this a few times now, and I've cried each time. Beautifully told and illustrated.

Oh boy this hit the feels hard

Colby R.

Oh god it happened! I thought just watching Pixie age was a hit to the feels but now this! Gotta love how deep this funny little comic is getting!

Brutus is a GOOD DOG ❤❤

Thank you for the story ❤️ it was worth the wait

Adam Spizzo

Oh yeah hi how are you excuse me but WHAT THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH ALL THESE FEELS UGHHHHHHH 😭😭💔

I couldn’t see the last three slides. They were blurry for some reason...

T.

Yes, it hurts less, but we never forget. 💔

Now I'm crying. You did wonderful with his story

Thank you. It was worth the wait

Stupid_pun

😭😭😭😭😭😭

Gabriel Hale

Way to make me cry at midnight, thanks

Ashley Epperson

So many onions in my room 🥺😢😭

Laurel E Alstot

Aaaand I'm crying now

Dalton Bruce

Muh heart...

Trash Goblin

A story we already knew in our hearts since the beginning 😭 just hurts to see him recount the memory 😭

Trash Goblin

Probably was handed over to a rescue that deals with ex military dogs

iFunny has this on featured, I've reported it but I don't think it'll do much.

Why am I crying??

People on "tHe FoRbIdDeN ApP", iFunny have already stolen/reposted this. It's been featured twice already today, with two accounts not even giving you any credit :/ freaking sucks, man.

Celina

This is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. How did Brutus get to be with Pixie’s owner now if his previous handler died in the combat? Thank you so much!

❤

Shinodarely77

Oh wow did not expect to be crying during my lunch 😍

My eyas are soo sweaty 😢

Muziki Clark

Gives Brutus the biggest of hugs.

Mia White

It hot me to core. 😫🥺😭 this is a powerful comic strip I've ever read.

Muccccc loooooooveeee

Brutus is so brave!

Caledonia

Oh my heart pixie is the ultimate emotional support animal

priceyluke

This was amazing , sad but amazing , would love to see more Brutus flash backs to his previous life before pixie

Anime Dragons99

Wow. Amazing yet very sad.

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I'm not crying you are crying

Karen Riegle

Still crying. My feed loaded the panels very slowly, so the hurts lasted a while.

garrus368

Poor Brutus :( I shipp him with Pixie

KansaiKensei

I like how pixie handled that, shows her maturity

I cried so hard

Semper Fi

I lost my father 2 weeks ago.. and it hit me right in the feels. I hope one day I can say too that it hurts less now.. feel you Brutus. 💚

This is so amazing really, poor baby brutus 🥺

That's one bearded man crying before breakfast. Right in the feels.

Right in the feels! 😭

🥺😢😭

That was perfect. ❤

😔😔way too sad... I was not ready for those emotions. But thanks, great one !

Teresa

thanks for this incredible comic. now i am crying in my office like an idiot.

That was powerful, thank you for telling the story so well.😥

Laura Pommier

And, now I'm crying. Thank you for sharing this and helping us see a tiny taste of what our military and their companions go through.

ScreamMario

Damn, I wonder how much time has passed since they met. Pixie seems to be a grown cat now but Brutus still uses 'bad guy' with her. Btw, in the future comics, where are the other characters?

My heart hurt so much going through this comic.

😢

Omg im crying 😭

😭😭 too sad

😢

Too sad

E. Freed

😭💜😘

This was hard, but it was a story that needed to be told. Thank you for this.

Oh wow...so beautiful and sad. Thank you for making this chapter.

Gamer Sixgun

Really good depiction of military stuff. Very subtle. I'd guess the beard guy was a SEAL and the other guys were Marines just from how you drew them.

Kyote

I haven't cried over a comic like this in a while. Thank you for sharing with us.

Lord_Galbatorix

My heart 😭

Best comic yet!

Crying sad and happy tears.

Niki Whitney

I'm not crying, I'm cutting onions...😭

VERONICA FABER

Only you could male me cry in 15 panels or less. I know Brutus isn't a real dog, but I'm sure there are dogs like him. Much love.

Jesus... that hits harder than it should. Not every day a comic breaks your heart

Man make us cry why dont you!😭 this hot me on a deeper level then you might think

Would you consider posting a wallpaper sized image of the “life goes on” panel? It’s really speaking to me ❤️

Veronica Vatter

Well that hurts more than expected. Not everyday a cartoon strip makes you cry. Rest Peacefully Heros

Drew Cornog

I adore the relationship between Brutus and Pixie. Real brother and sister bonds!

EdV

I've never been in hard situations like that. My dad has. My granddad has. My great granddad has. Honestly, my life has been pretty tame. I cant even begin to understand situations that people in the military go through, or people in warzones.. sometimes we civilians get depressed and think our lives are hard. But in reality, we haven't begun to understand pain like others do. Mentally and physically. Great addition to the lore of brutus.

Im not crying, your cryimg is falling into my eyes

TEARS 😭

I really like the little details, like the skull when the gun was shot. The “wasn’t quick enough” on the bullet lines hit me the hardest. This was really sad, but so well done. It’s obvious you took it seriously and it was well worth the wait!

Maria E.

It's fine... my cheeks were too dry anyway.

Pravvus

Oof, my feels..

Porsche Duésnburg

Tugging at my heart way too much here. Powerful stuff.

Omg my heart 😩😭

Please I'm crying

Dayna

My heart 😭💔

Wow, no words.

Bonnie Callahan

I was pretty much expecting something similar to this. It still ripped my heart out though 😭😭😭

Wasn't ready.. crying now...😭😭😭😭😭

Oh my God!! This is so beautiful!!! Thank you thank you!!!

Justin Nightingale

Well put brother. Hooyah

Dan Curley

As the son, grandson, nephew, and friend of several combat veterans thank you for this comic.

I knew it was gonna make me cry when we finally got to read it... I wasn't wrong 😭😭😭💔

Agent Snowman

I just hear the song Wayfaring Stranger and it is all the tears

All the tears right now.

Rio Fluff Butt

I wasn't prepared for this 😫💔

Justin Nightingale

Survivors guilt is a real deal...

Kayla

😭😭😭😭 so gut wrenching! I love that Pixie cuddles up to him at the end.

Jim Perry

Dammit it is dusty in here.

🙁☹️😟😢😭😭😭😭😭😭

Stephanie Robbins

Outstanding. Thank you for caring so much, and for telling an authentic, painful story.

Justin Nightingale

The exposition "wasn't quick enough" printed over the bullet trails kicked me right in the chest.

Dude... this broke my heart. I knew someday we would find out but I wasn't ready for this. 😭 this hurts as much as seeing scar kill mufasa for the 100th time

😭

Grace 'Gengar' Soria

Goddammit I didn't want to cry like a baby today T___T

Kat Young

aww he blames himself for something no one saw coming... Thats so sad

Whyyy???

The tears will not stop! 😢😭

Me too 💔

Aw dude. You made me tear up something fierce. You have so much soul and you translate it so well. I love the comic, I love the emotion, I love how amazing you are bringing a story to life. Never stop being you.

I didn't want to be crying at work but here I am

For real!? On a Monday!? I can't work tomorrow, I'm a fucking wreck

IM NOT CRYING YOUR CRYING

I'm crying 😭😭😭

WHO'S CUTTING ONIONS?!!!

My heart. This was such a phenomenal story and was so amazing to read. Definitely worth the wait ❤️

Ahhh hold breath dont cry. Thank you i wanted to know this

Jackie Esposito

Who is cutting all these onions? T^T But in all seriousness, this was beautifully done

Lilac Weather

It was the panel with the skull-shaped gunshot that got me

"Life goes on." One of the hardest things to accept.

As an Active Duty member of the Armed Forces, I want to personally thank you for telling this side of the story. There are many out there that don't see this side of the story, and even more of us that don't like sharing it due to it pulling up the memories. I've never served boots-on-ground (Navy), but I've had a number of friends and family that have and I've had some make the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

Jessica Shontz

I'm not crying you are!

Felicia Gomez

All the tears. Thank you for the story! Worth the wait.

I have no words... 🥺😭

Wow wow wow this is so sad but so well done

My heart 💔

Yeah, I started to tear up at the first panel (not the disclaimer, the other one). Poor Brutus. :/ (Also I have a five month old Malinois and that just upset me beyond reason, she's sleeping on the couch now oblivious. I'd go give her a giant hug but I'm not trying to wake her up.)

Brittany Yarham

Ohhhh my heart

This was incredibly well written and well drawn and the art with the words omg i was bawling by the end 😭😭 i love it so much 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Steve Marin

I remember when we lost one of our dogs, I went with his handler to the big base. The reverence they had when they off loaded his body was astounding.

I knew what was coming, still wasn't ready

😢

You really went there with the Life Goes On

Those aren't tears, its just raining... in my house...

Helen Kelley

Oh, God. This hits hard. Fantastic work.

Sierra117

This is incredibly well made

Rhaevynne

Thank you for persevering, and giving us the chance to listen to Brutus' story. So very sad, but at the same time, so heartwarming to see that he loves Pixie enough to keep his promise, and to protect her so fiercely ❤

Mature and supportive pixie makes it extra sad

Crying

It was so hard not to cry 😢💔. Poor, sweet boy

Katelin Turner

That is beautiful and sad.

I'm not bawling, your bawling

😭❤ really well done Ben. I love it. I'm crying right now.

Well done sir. How old are they in this comic ?

Lone_silverwolf1

😭😭😭 danm my heart. I can't stop crying. Perfectly done....THANK YOU❤❤❤❤

As a soldier this comic hit me HARD. Bravo on catching the feelings of post combat regret

But today was bad already, now I'm extra sad

💚🥺💚

That must have been hard to create but Thank you for it

Wow that was so well done and heartbreaking. Great job!

George Marionerd

Blimey.

It's almost 4am and I'm crying. This backstory means so much. Thank you.

My heart.....the feels🥺🥺🥺🥺😔 holding in tears

Ben Hed

Exactly

I’m crying fuck man. Too good.

Keania Hall

I can't stop crying now. This was so sad. Poor Brutus. 😢😭It also adds to the reason he's so protective of her❤

Cony D.

☹

I was not prepared to ugly cry today

Anjya Struble

Onions everywhere

Alice

This got me right in the heart. 😢😢😢

So relieved that I read this when I wasn't in public 😭😢🥺☹

T.T so brave, so sad

...and I'm ugly crying😭

Jessica Steele

Wow this was deep. Thank you for sharing his story.

Jae Joyce

So...I'm not okay. My chest literally hurts.

Beth Gannon

Wow... that really was incredibly well done and totally made me cry.

Chris

What's with these ninjas cutting onions?

😭 usually when im crying from your comics, its happy tears. Not this time!

This is absolutely phenomenal!

Taylor Jaye

😭

Luke Black

Oh Brutus 😭

Jose Ricardo Gutierrez

My heart hurts how dare you

Travis Svatek

Do I work in a kitchen where all they cut is onions?!

Tyler Bane

And now I’m crying

🥺

Omg the feels

Jonah L

I’m not crying, I’m sweating through my eyes 😭

Who's cutting onions!

😭😭

Aditya Rameshan

I'm not crying.... We're all crying....

Jolynn Gardiner

My poor heart. I’m sobbing.

Zombrie

I was so unprepared.

Elizabeth Nino

😭😭😭😭😭😭

Im actually crying😭

Ray

Oh Brutus ;_;

Eoghan Peter

IM SOBBING

Isaiah Caton

I'm not crying you're crying. 🥺🥺😭

:(

:( Poor Brutus.