Published too early for this story line but if Binky Betsy used doll telepathy to put in a call to Chucky…
Yes, I know…way too dark for here but aspiring screenplay writers should feel free to take the concept as a public service on behalf of all mistreated dolls.
I used to think, when I was Calvin’s age, that I would grow up to be a cartoonist. How hard can it be? Draw a few pictures, take the rest of the day off. But after struggling for ten years to get there, I gave up. The sheer art of Watterson’s work (who can draw fighter jets and dinosaurs in ONE PANEL?!!) and his perceptive insights into the weird dynamics of kids. Watterson remembers my childhood better than I do. I wish I could be Bill Watterson when I grow up.
When I was an undergrad, a friend of mine had big pink flamingos outside his apartment. One day, one turned up missing and he got a ransom phone call about it. His roommate and I (we had no role in the actual disappearance and didn’t know who took it) wrote him a ransom letter cut out of newspaper and included a pink feather from a feather duster and mailed the letter to him. He got his flamingo back, eventually (some other friends took it). I don’t know if he ever knew we were the ones who sent the letter.
I can see Susie’s parents talking to Calvin’s parents. Susie will get the doll, and Calvin will get ….maybe an angry look from Mom and time out? Not priceless.
How did they get a picture of the doll tied to the chair so fast? It’s already been established in previous stories that the family camera is not an instant camera – Mom has to go and have the film developed.
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
Lawyer fees.
codycab almost 4 years ago
In the emergency room.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
How is Hobbes going to spend his fifty?
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Now the fight begins to divide up the booty .
swanridge almost 4 years ago
Paying for the film from Dad’s camera and the developing at 1-hour photo.
Johnny Q Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Nicely composed fourth panel!
fuzzbucket Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Play nice, Calvin, or Suzy’ll build a trap door in your treehouse.
leopoldenoch almost 4 years ago
Calvin has crossed the line, he’s now into crime.
Bob. almost 4 years ago
I think Suzy will handle it just fine.
Barry1941 almost 4 years ago
I love this arc and I am not sure if it ends by Saturday or not.
cubswin2016 almost 4 years ago
I do not think that Calvin thought this all the way through.
DaveG1960 almost 4 years ago
This is straight for adalt intervention time…
jpayne4040 almost 4 years ago
They better not start counting those dollars yet!
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
If you two are up in the tree, then who’s guarding the doll?
joegeethree almost 4 years ago
Pay for a lawyer?
YippiKiAyMofo almost 4 years ago
Medical expenses.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
And so was born the tree house Mafia. Which was quickly crushed by the tattle-tale(righteous though) next door and the Mom.
Inactive person almost 4 years ago
Is Susie even going to pay $100??
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 4 years ago
Zero money coming your way.
tripwire45 almost 4 years ago
Susie shows the note to her parents who shows it to Calvin’s parents, and the kid will be grounded for a decade.
cmccallum almost 4 years ago
Does Calvin have a polaroid? It would have taken days to get film developed.
kathleenhicks62 almost 4 years ago
Calvin and Hobbes are counting on the money way too much. But then Calvin never does think of consequences.
admiree2 almost 4 years ago
Published too early for this story line but if Binky Betsy used doll telepathy to put in a call to Chucky…
Yes, I know…way too dark for here but aspiring screenplay writers should feel free to take the concept as a public service on behalf of all mistreated dolls.Carl Rennhack Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Suzie should hire Tracer Bullet to track down Calvin & get Bitsy back!
KEA almost 4 years ago
I have never heard of a kidnapping that went well
KarlMerris almost 4 years ago
I used to think, when I was Calvin’s age, that I would grow up to be a cartoonist. How hard can it be? Draw a few pictures, take the rest of the day off. But after struggling for ten years to get there, I gave up. The sheer art of Watterson’s work (who can draw fighter jets and dinosaurs in ONE PANEL?!!) and his perceptive insights into the weird dynamics of kids. Watterson remembers my childhood better than I do. I wish I could be Bill Watterson when I grow up.
mistercatworks almost 4 years ago
I’m thinking medical bills.
ForrestOverin almost 4 years ago
Evidently, Calvin had a Polaroid camera at his disposal…
VegaAlopex almost 4 years ago
Why would Calvin tie Binky Betsy to a chair? She can’t go anywhere, and Calvin wouldn’t have captured her so easily, anyway.
DanWolfie almost 4 years ago
Gotta love the little details Calvin puts into plans like those!
mi_sbs almost 4 years ago
When I was an undergrad, a friend of mine had big pink flamingos outside his apartment. One day, one turned up missing and he got a ransom phone call about it. His roommate and I (we had no role in the actual disappearance and didn’t know who took it) wrote him a ransom letter cut out of newspaper and included a pink feather from a feather duster and mailed the letter to him. He got his flamingo back, eventually (some other friends took it). I don’t know if he ever knew we were the ones who sent the letter.
jshill922 almost 4 years ago
I see an explosion coming. Fifty? What is this about FIFTY?
Scoutmaster77 almost 4 years ago
Susie will bring the pain!
DCBakerEsq almost 4 years ago
I’m buying comic books, candy bars, and a Dr Pepper in a glass bottle.
dv1093 almost 4 years ago
I love Suzy.
smorbie the great and beautiful almost 4 years ago
Now, is Susie going to tell her mother and let the grownups handle it? Or is she going to get revenge?
Igswlbhr almost 4 years ago
Fabric softener.
Ukko wilko almost 4 years ago
Might need it to post bond.
Troglodyte almost 4 years ago
Why the horror, Susie? Would it hurt Binky Betsy’s boot-sie?!
locake almost 4 years ago
Suzie should show the note to Calvin’s mom. She would be very interested in what her son is doing.
Nobody! almost 4 years ago
:o
Yourmomma almost 4 years ago
Funny how he hates her for nothiny
ktrabbit33 almost 4 years ago
Time for Susie to kidnap Hobbes…by inviting him to a tea party. He’d like that.
sparkle 13 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Kid thought of everything!!-maybe Susie will call the FBI !!! Lol
fix-n-fly almost 4 years ago
I can see Susie’s parents talking to Calvin’s parents. Susie will get the doll, and Calvin will get ….maybe an angry look from Mom and time out? Not priceless.
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 4 years ago
That picture of Betsy in the chair better not get back to Calvin’s parents. He’ll be headed to a military school or worse before he knows it.
Nobody! almost 4 years ago
hhhmmmmmmmm…
hornacek over 3 years ago
How did they get a picture of the doll tied to the chair so fast? It’s already been established in previous stories that the family camera is not an instant camera – Mom has to go and have the film developed.