Ah... Fuck.

That boy can’t catch a break.

Sablelieger said:
That boy can’t catch a break.

i know right

boat full of hot girls and possibly horny

and its so close everytime but then cockblock or something else

I’m running into a bit of a problem with the writing here. Now, I know that Pia isn’t in charge of the script, so it doesn’t exclusively fall on her, but goddamn! I understand that this was based off black lagoon (an anime ofc) but does it have to play out like it too? I mean, the harem guy is more durable than a vibranium adamantium alloy infused with kryptonian cells forged in a hearth lit by G2 stellar flames, but does he have to get his shit kicked in for simply existing? Like, it’s getting to be a bit much when most of the comments are praying for Spike to make it to the next page in one piece! It’s starting to feel like abuse for comedy’s sake and most people generally only like slapstick when it’s spaced and doesn’t cause the character GENUINE harm or put them in a state of paranoia.

I know it’s too late in the game to change it, but among others, that’s one major gripe I’ve had with this comic. And I’ve been following since day one

I was expecting Big Mac, oh well, I lost the pot.

Free_Shavacado said:
I’m running into a bit of a problem with the writing here. Now, I know that Pia isn’t in charge of the script, so it doesn’t exclusively fall on her, but goddamn! I understand that this was based off black lagoon (an anime ofc) but does it have to play out like it too? I mean, the harem guy is more durable than a vibranium adamantium alloy infused with kryptonian cells forged in a hearth lit by G2 stellar flames, but does he have to get his shit kicked in for simply existing? Like, it’s getting to be a bit much when most of the comments are praying for Spike to make it to the next page in one piece! It’s starting to feel like abuse for comedy’s sake and most people generally only like slapstick when it’s spaced and doesn’t cause the character GENUINE harm or put them in a state of paranoia.

I know it’s too late in the game to change it, but among others, that’s one major gripe I’ve had with this comic. And I’ve been following since day one

The "Percieved Pervert" cliche has become the most annoying one in anime and manga, so I sort of see what you are saying

Free_Shavacado said:
I’m running into a bit of a problem with the writing here. Now, I know that Pia isn’t in charge of the script, so it doesn’t exclusively fall on her, but goddamn! I understand that this was based off black lagoon (an anime ofc) but does it have to play out like it too? I mean, the harem guy is more durable than a vibranium adamantium alloy infused with kryptonian cells forged in a hearth lit by G2 stellar flames, but does he have to get his shit kicked in for simply existing? Like, it’s getting to be a bit much when most of the comments are praying for Spike to make it to the next page in one piece! It’s starting to feel like abuse for comedy’s sake and most people generally only like slapstick when it’s spaced and doesn’t cause the character GENUINE harm or put them in a state of paranoia.

I know it’s too late in the game to change it, but among others, that’s one major gripe I’ve had with this comic. And I’ve been following since day one

I see your point, I just want Spike to get his harem already. We all know that the girls want to do him, so why not? What's the point of carrying goods (Spike) on the ship, if they're gonna get damaged mostly by the person carrying them? Use the goods already or at least stop purposely damaging, don't be afraid to continue to apply good writing into the mix and deliver what the audience wants.

woo more comic. appreciate the frequency. also mad aj payoff worth it.

Yee.

HAW.

This is starting get tiresome.

Poor Spike. I wish he was in the Dragonlands with Ember instead of this Hellhole.

Sablelieger said:
That boy can’t catch a break.

TheDarkness666 said:
i know right

boat full of hot girls and possibly horny

and its so close everytime but then cockblock or something else

Eeyup, just give him some loving.

RaidenStatic12 said:
The "Percieved Pervert" cliche has become the most annoying one in anime and manga, so I sort of see what you are saying

The guy deserves some love, right?

If it's not a battle of life against the soldiers of a corrupt Celestia/Discord, it's a battle of life and death against overprotective big siblings.

Godzillamaster69 said:
Eeyup, just give him some loving.

The bottom half of Raiden's comment was my reply. Stupid phone is being glitchy.

See, I don't think Applejack has anything against Spike, because it's obvious she HEARD that he was trying to talk bloom into NOT sexing him up. What I think she's angry about is Applebloom basically turning into a slut for any handsome guy who claims to know her sister.

Iona_Itova said:
See, I don't think Applejack has anything against Spike, because it's obvious she HEARD that he was trying to talk bloom into NOT sexing him up. What I think she's angry about is Applebloom basically turning into a slut for any handsome guy who claims to know her sister.

Maybe.

Iona_Itova said:
See, I don't think Applejack has anything against Spike, because it's obvious she HEARD that he was trying to talk bloom into NOT sexing him up. What I think she's angry about is Applebloom basically turning into a slut for any handsome guy who claims to know her sister.

Agreed, she's saying 'I agree', which means she's responding to SOMETHING.
And the last thing to be said on the last panel was Spike desperately turning her down.

Knew something like this was going happen as soon as spike hopped off the boat.

Oh shit, big sis

MrBlack said:
Agreed, she's saying 'I agree', which means she's responding to SOMETHING.
And the last thing to be said on the last panel was Spike desperately turning her down.

Something tells me none of that will matter and Spike will still get the brunt of whatever Applejack's about to pull.

To be brutally honest, I'm really struggling to keep my interest in this comic, due primarily to the frequent contradictions and overused cliches in the writing. Don't get me wrong here, I really like the idea on offer (the bizarre mix of MLP with Black Lagoon is just the right kind of cheesy storytelling that I love) but most of the time the story just comes to a complete standstill while Spike has his overused "harem anime dude" moments. Oh yeah, the whole world's been conquered by an effin' Sun Goddess and a corrupt government wants our heroes dead, but by all means, continue to focus on Spike as he awkwardly bumbles around a ship or town full of sex-starved women. It's not like there's an interesting story to be told or anything.

It took like, what, seven chapters before shit started to hit the fan? The prologue finally got taken care of, we had a fun battle that lasted for a couple of chapters, and most importantly, the story actually got started! Now here we are, back to square one with cliched harem-anime guy, who can withstand a .50 cal bullet to the forehead, scared out of his mind as horny chicks constantly "attack" him. I like fan service as much as the next guy, but this is just getting old. Same BS, different women. I'd like to actually experience the story in more than two word bubbles at a time before the next new character pops up and tries to ride Spike's bone.

But then again, I guess I am being a bit too harsh on a simple web comic. It's still a fun read, and it's free to boot, so I guess I shouldn't judge it too harshly. I just wish the story would stay on track for more than two or three pages at a time while the remaining page count only focuses on more cliched "harem anime" moments.

https://youtu.be/xhkj1IW4zOM

Cockblocker (but for once, it's a good thing)
Also, AB is gonna get SPANKED like the baaad girl she is.