# Ragdoll Comics > Mental Mayhem in Sequential Art ## Posts - [Ragdoll 10 Part 2 is up](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/23392): I guarantee it will leave you speechless. http://patreon.com/ragdollcomics - [Ragdoll 10 is underway](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/23374): Scene one is up, and available with a Patreon subscription. patreon.com/ragdollcomics $1 gets access to chapter updates on the website. $3 gets access to chapter updates, full hi-res digital issues, and archived blog posts. Click the link below to see chapters in descending order. Issues 1 – 9 are free to read. https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/series/ragdoll - [Next chapter coming soon](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/23198): Just so you know I haven’t thrown myself into a volcano or anything. The next chapter is indeed coming soon, but it will not be free. Beginning this issue has been challenging for a number of reasons. We’ll start with the technical problems. I hit a wall this past year when it came to coloring techniques, and as an untrained and uneducated artist, I had to figure it out for myself. Apparently there aren’t any professionals among my peers who wished to contribute to my education, and to those people I offer a rousing, “Fuck you.” I asked for help.Read More - [Ragdoll 9 print copies available](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/22381) - [The best is yet to come](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/22252): I hate to leave things unfinished, and I hate to leave things in a place of conflict or bad feelings. I’ve been lashing out quite a bit lately at the seemingly intentional apathy being directed towards myself and this book. The truth is, I’ve been reaching out so hard for months, and the vibe I’ve been getting in return is mostly ‘fuck off, Mel’. My emails get ignored, my requests for professional courtesy are shat upon, and it is so deafeningly quiet in the realm of my art and comics that I’m actually beginning to think my art just sucksRead More - [No Halloween Update](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/21796): Edited to add PSA: Mel-Mel is in the throes of autistic burnout that’s been going on since… probably since dad died. The following is going to sound bitchy because, well, it should. Apologies in advance for any unintended hurt feelings. Anyway… I was trying to publish this very exciting, beautiful, milestone beginning of Ragdoll #10 on Halloween. I could have, honestly, but I’m not going to push this one out for a non-existent audience. Working on Ragdoll is an absolute joy to me. Publishing Ragdoll sucks huge donkey balls. Drawing this book makes me feel closer to, I dunno…. God?Read More - [Huge sigh of relief](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/21502): Relief so intense it was akin to the bends. My print copy of Ragdoll #9 arrived yesterday. This issue is real and it’s fabulous! IndyPlanet will probably have it up for sale next week. Please note that they will never ever change the goddamn thumbnails on their website to reflect the updated covers for Ragdoll 1 – 8, so I’ll be trying to find ways to circumvent the buying of digital copies from their website to something that reflects what the actual product is. Their print copies are fucking beautiful, and no one is going to give you that qualityRead More - [Some day my prints will come…](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/20905): I never thought I’d actually be able to use that corny line unironically and literally. I am on pins and needles waiting for Ragdoll #9 to be born into the world in physical form. There goes another silly turn of phrase. For real though, I’m losing my mind waiting for these books. I’m always sure THIS will be the issue they refuse to print. And hell, it very well could be. The world is going backwards and I find it all very sad. There isn’t fuck-all I can do except double down on my art. Pages for Ragdoll #10 areRead More - [Maybe Monochrome](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/20602): I’m wondering if I should offer monochrome versions of my color comics, because it occurs to me that not everyone in my target audience craves color overstimulation the way I do.For comparison : Lots of graphic design work going into this phase. The mechanical stuff like tinkering with the website, etc. Which is good, because the art momentum is happening slower than I’d like. This past motivation injury was probably the worst I’ve ever experienced, but I am healing from it. I’ve learned so much about myself and what motivates me, and when I reach 100% again, it will beRead More - [Ragdoll 10 Cover and Info](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/20108): The preliminary cover is up, but that’s about it. This isn’t the final version, but it will do for now. I’m working on this issue pretty steadily, but I won’t be posting any updates for awhile. The website needs to be retooled a bit, and due to the lack of interest in Ragdoll #9, I seriously doubt anyone’s feelings will be hurt if they have to wait. TTFNMF. - [Slimming down my social media presence](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/19299): I don’t know why I ever attempt to reach out or interact with the human population, online or in real life. Everyone has their hand raised, but none of you have anything to say. The internet is so quiet, like a tomb. Yet there seems to be endless chatter. Is it just bots talking to each other? No one’s talking to me, that’s for sure. One or two people out of hundreds will say something genuine every once in a great while. I got some very helpful advice this morning from one, solitary, thoughtful reader, after literally begging people toRead More - [Ragdoll 9 is complete!](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/18505): This is kind of a big deal for me, but whatever. The next few issues will be fun, and I will get started after much, much sleep. I’m tired. I’ve worked very hard. I’ve completed nine issues, and now comes double digits. - [WD remixed my song!](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/17748): My darling husband remixed my little ditty, and posted it on YouTube. Please show him some love by liking and subscribing to his channel. He’s a guitar virtuoso that will melt your face off with his shreds. You can see my original version below the remix here. Fuckin’ A! - [Nope](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/17715): Well, that was fun for a minute, but I think I’m done with socials again. Making the comics is more important than promoting them. The next update will be very soon, but definitely not tonight. Peace. - [Ragdoll 9 Part 5 is up](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/16474): A wordy, three-page update awaits. The next will be in a few weeks, and I’m looking forward to it so much. 😉 - [Ragdoll 9 Part 4 is up](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/14159): Check out the rest of it HERE. Things are ramping up, and the girls don’t suspect they’ve brought something home with them besides the purple acid. - [Ragdoll 9 Part 3 is up](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/11972): A four page update this evening. Trying hard to speed up, because it’s about to get intense. Also added a bunch of songs to the Ragdoll playlist. - [Working hard](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/8890): Another chapter update will come soon, but I’d like to take a moment to remark on the insane amount of progress I’ve made with layouts and covers for future issues, that I can’t even fucking show anyone without spoiling shit. It hurts! Hopefully whoever reads this stuff loves it as much as I do. Anyway, a fire has been lit under my ass, and here is the soundtrack: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/kmfdm-sux/pl.u-6mo4l7Lh8z7Pkz8?ls I’m completely mesmerized and obsessed anew with all things KMFDM. I’m constantly adding to this playlist as I remember/discover things Back to work now. - [New Covers Are Finally Available!](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/6858): I finally got my copies of Ragdoll 1 through 8 with the new covers, so I can say with confidence that they are available for sale at IndyPlanet I’m not sure when the thumbnails on their site will reflect the changes, but here is physical proof that these are they. YAY! Recommended listening – KMFDM – Dis-O-Bedience - [So I forgot a couple of pages](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/4855): I forgot to upload all of the pages with the last section. There are two pages that belong at the end of that scene, and here they are. Ragdoll 9 Part 2 has been updated accordingly. - [How DO I feel about vigilante justice?](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/4251): As a comic book creator and longtime fangirl, I guess I never took the question seriously. Are you a Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America type? Or are you a Magneto, Punisher, Foolkiller type? I think my official stance is that murder is bad, even when you kill a mass murderer. It’s something we all need to think about now.But in the meantime I want to share this article by Michael Moore that sums it up very neatly. As an American with asthma, I can attest to the cruelty of the system. Please pass it on. https://www.michaelmoore.com/p/a-manifesto-against-for-profit-health?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Music: Nitzer EbbRead More - [The Flu](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/3680): OMG, I’m miserabllllllllllllllllle. I took a COVID test last week, and that was negative, so it’s gotta be the flu. This is week two, and I’m on an upswing, but I still feel like crap, and I still have to work (from home, thankfully), so artwork and updates will have to wait a minute. Pardon me while I hack up a lung. =_= - [I’d love to get into a regular posting schedule](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/2626): Like the title says, I’d love to be able to post pages on a more regular basis. I forgot about two pages that were supposed to be at the end of the last update, so I’m working on those now. Whoops. Oh well, I shouldn’t strive for perfection, or else I’ll never get anything done. Gotta remember it’s a process. - [Toxic Positivity](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/1974): My need for constant validation is an unfortunate symptom of my childhood trauma. I was raised being told that I was a piece of shit every day. I’m paraphrasing, of course. Sometimes the actual quote was more subtle, sometimes it was much, much worse, and accompanied by violence. Healing is usually a painful experience, and sometimes you have to rattle your cage a bit before you can figure out how to escape. Crying out for answers makes me feel ashamed, because toxic positivity has been so ingrained in my brain. Chin up, best foot forward, you only get one chanceRead More - [Nobody wants to see your shitty art: A rant by Melody Hasselvander](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/1684): Myth number 1:Be your authentic self!But don’t, actually. Nobody likes my authentic self except a handful of disturbed individuals that call me their friend, in real life. My authentic self is sarcastic, abrasive, and has zero tolerance for stupid social media bullshit like pandering to your elementary school art teacher and/or some rando you worked with for two weeks in 2010. Myth number 2:Interact with community members, and give genuine comments, likes, and encouragement!Fuck you. My genuine and kind interactions with community members usually end the same way as in real life. “Uh.. why are you talking to me youRead More - [New Covers](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/1470): I’ve just finished a new cover for Ragdoll #1. I felt like it needed something special and iconic that I couldn’t give it until now. I’ll be reformatting all of the covers with an updated logo, and replacing the old covers at IndyPlanet as soon as they can get the files handled, so get the originals while you still can. The artwork will remain unchanged on all issues except #1, but the logos will change, and the white backgrounds on 1 – 6 will be removed. In the meantime, enjoy a preview of the new cover art for Ragdoll #1. - [The Madhouse](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/1462): The Madhouse got its first update. It’s an old comic, but an important one. I always wanted this one to be part one of the first issue. Enjoy. - [Ragdoll #9 Posting](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/1423): The first two scenes of Ragdoll #9 went up today. Drawing fast as I can will never be fast enough! Don’t keep this series to yourself! If you see something, say something! For fuck’s sake point this book out to your friends if you think it’s cool. Or hell, even if you think it’s stupid. - [Just another post](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/1407): Looking to see where these posts end up. Carry on. - [Revamping the site again](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/1330): I’m changing the layout of this website to better display my comics. I liked posting as I finished the sections (like on Webtoon, etc.) but here, I don’t have to worry about censorship, ever. My comics are full of naked boobs, drugs, violence, and general naughtiness. I’d been getting warnings from the various webcomic sites out there, which is why you will now find only censored sample pages of Ragdoll on sites like Tapas and others. I leave those pages up for exposure. My goal with ragdollcomics.com is to have a place to publish the sections on a semi-regular basisRead More - [Ragdoll #8 Complete](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/656): Ragdoll #8 for sale soon-ish. It’s complete, and is available on Patreon as a digital comic. Print copies will be available as soon as Indy Planet posts it. - [Ragdoll #7 Up For Sale Soon](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/627): Ragdoll #7 Up For Sale Soon Waiting on final approval from IndyPlanet, but Ragdoll # 7 should be available very soon. Links have been updated on this site to purchase print comics. - [Ragdoll 7](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/597): Ragdoll 7 Ragdoll # 7 should be available in print soon. I’m just waiting on my proof copy. - [Moving right along...](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/560): Moving right along… Like the title says. - [Under Reconstruction Again](https://ragdollcomics.com/archives/459): Under Reconstruction Again Big changes here at ragdollcomics.com. More to come. ## Pages - [Top Ten](https://ragdollcomics.com/top-ten): The top ten scenes on the site. Just for fun. - [Feeds](https://ragdollcomics.com/feeds): Just some fun RSS excitement from myself and other points of interest around the interwebs. Musicians, cartoonists, and other stuff I like. 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PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE THE CHAPTER LISTINGS IN DESCENDING ORDER. - [Contact](https://ragdollcomics.com/contact): No more contact form. The spam was unstoppable.This is why we can’t have nice things. My email address: ragdollcomics at geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemale DAWT you know what comes next I do indeed wish to be contacted by humans who are genuinely interested in my work. I have to make it difficult so that I know you are a human. Spam controls, captchas; none of that stuff works. If you’re human, you’ll understand. - [About](https://ragdollcomics.com/about): ATTENTION: RAGDOLL ISSUES 1 – 9 ARE AVAILABLE TO READ IN THEIR ENTIRETY, FOR FREE, RIGHT HERE ON THIS WEBSITE. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE THE CHAPTER LISTINGS IN DESCENDING ORDER. About Ragdoll… What happens after you die? How about awakening inside the body of a life-sized doll? Anything is possible in this tale of sex, drugs, and reincarnation. A mishap on the way to school one morning sends our hapless heroine on the adventure of a thousand lifetimes. Enter a world where reality is woven one step at a time, and threatened to be unraveled at any moment byRead More - [Ragdoll](https://ragdollcomics.com/ragdoll): What happens after you die? How about awakening inside the body of a life-sized doll? Anything is possible in this tale of sex, drugs, and reincarnation. A mishap on the way to school one morning sends our hapless heroine on the adventure of a thousand lifetimes. Enter a world where reality is woven one step at a time, and threatened to be unraveled at any moment by an evil bent on destroying the universe. Show your support by adding Ragdoll on these webcomic platforms: Webtoon Tapas Global Comix Google Play - [Home](https://ragdollcomics.com/): Ragdoll comics are available IN PRINT at the World Oddities Expo, at the Mementos of the Macabre booth! CLICK HERE for show dates and information. What happens after you die? How about awakening inside the body of a life-sized doll? Anything is possible in this tale of sex, drugs, and reincarnation. A mishap on the way to school one morning sends our hapless heroine on the adventure of a thousand lifetimes. Enter a world where reality is woven one step at a time, and threatened to be unraveled at any moment by an evil bent on destroying the universe. ReadRead More [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)