Saving Sally

An amateur comic book artist who sees people as monsters and channels conflict into his art. His long-running crush on Sally drives his creativity and fuels a mix of admiration and heartbreak. Marty’s resilience pushes him to transform pain into storytelling and to seek a future with Sally through collaboration and growth.

A gadget inventor whose life at home is shaped by strict adoptive parents. She communicates with Marty through a private system and navigates complicated relationships while seeking independence. Sally’s arc centers on escaping control and building a life with Marty on her own terms.

Sally's boyfriend during a turbulent period; he exerts social and romantic pressure that strains Marty and Sally. His flirtations and power dynamics contribute to the central conflict and Marty’s sense of heartbreak and revenge.

An overbearing presence in Sally’s life, representing the restrictive family dynamics that Sally must escape. Her role heightens the stakes of Sally’s quest for autonomy.

A figure within the household who embodies the controlling dynamic Sally seeks to break away from. His presence underscores the challenges Sally faces in pursuing independence.

A supportive presence in Marty’s life, offering a counterpoint to Sally’s family dynamics and contributing to the emotional foundation behind Marty’s resilience and artistic drive.

A nurturing figure whose warmth provides stability amid creative and personal trials, helping sustain Marty’s journey toward independence.

The editor at Renegade Komiks who negotiates and guides Marty’s concept, steering the blend of personal experience with marketable storytelling at the publisher.