Okay I can see his logic. He might as well sell his servants for nice ride. Spaceman Spiff may be heroic but he isn’t necessarily one of the good guys.
If aliens land, those two will be fighting for an hour over the aliens question of “Take me to your leader”. They can not get a meeting of G.R.O.S.S started without a fight over leadership…. Aliens? They should have Susie there!!
More likely they would just snatch you two up for slave labor. Humans have limited lifespans – why not get as many years as possible from their slaves. Plus the younger you start, they easier it is to get the humans accustomed to obeying.
Although Calvin does seem resistant to such training.
The aliens will be thrilled to take this six year old out of this planet and make him smile all the aliens everyday on that planet. Parents down here, will be celebrating and going for another sibling at last.
“Good evening. Thank you for coming out to tonight’s auction. Mr. Moreau has asked me remind you that all winning bids must be paid upfront, and we only accept cash. First up on the auction block: Calvin. Don’t worry about him complaining about being kidnapped; he could not even identify the names of his own parents! This specimen can be used for any household chore. Has previous experience in room cleaning, dishwashing, and bathroom scrubbing. Again, this is a fine specimen. No scars, no visible injuries and examined personally by Mr. Moreau’s doctor. Opening bid for Calvin will be $1,000. Do I hear $2,000?”
BE THIS GUY almost 3 years ago
The aliens will probably take Mom to look after their kids but they would only take Dad if they need a patent attorney.
Sugar Bombs 95 almost 3 years ago
He later sold the earth to aliens for a bunch of leaves, so it’s not out of character for Calvin.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 3 years ago
If you sell your parents to the aliens who’ll pay your tuiton fees?
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
Hopefully the star cruiser is insured; the aliens will want to cancel the trade if Calvin wrecks the star cruiser.
Shinrinder Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Chillingly accurate. (Shudder)
marilynnbyerly almost 3 years ago
The sad thing is their lives would be better without this brat.
Crann Bethadh almost 3 years ago
Just send Spaceman Spiff out to make a bargain with the Yukbarfs or something.
sirbadger almost 3 years ago
What if mom and dad are only worth half a star cruiser and Susie buys the other half so they can fly together?
codycab almost 3 years ago
I’d love to see Calvin and the aliens negotiate. No way a few people will be enough to satisfy the aliens.
jvo almost 3 years ago
Luke Skywalker this kid is not
Baarorso almost 3 years ago
More than likely Calvin, aliens would be more interested in returning you to the planet that you came from.;-D
Cminuscomics&stories Premium Member almost 3 years ago
How wealth is transferred…
Susan00100 almost 3 years ago
Throw in Roslyn and Ms. Wormwood, and your star cruiser will be custom-made.
Count Olaf Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Ooooooo… that one didn’t age well, did it?
More Coffee Please! Premium Member almost 3 years ago
One can but dream…
Robert4170 almost 3 years ago
Why would two slaves be more valuable than a star cruiser?
Dobby53 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Oh sure, and it really hits the fan when the aliens give Mom the Leia Slave girl outfit to wear…
jagedlo almost 3 years ago
Were you punished for something Calvin? Is that why you want to sell Mom and Dad?
Windfall35 almost 3 years ago
Might be a rest for them…
YippiKiAyMofo almost 3 years ago
I’m not sure aliens would find anything of value in this current crop of Earthlings.
grocks almost 3 years ago
The young Zaphod Beeblebrox?
sundogusa almost 3 years ago
Wow! That’s pretty harsh Calvin! Who’s going to make your dinner? and buy the food? Cereal gets boring after a while and the milk will spoil too!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Okay I can see his logic. He might as well sell his servants for nice ride. Spaceman Spiff may be heroic but he isn’t necessarily one of the good guys.
A Hip loving Canadian... almost 3 years ago
How can Calvin be so sure that his parents don’t have the same idea but in reverse?
mckeonfuneralhomebx almost 3 years ago
If aliens land, those two will be fighting for an hour over the aliens question of “Take me to your leader”. They can not get a meeting of G.R.O.S.S started without a fight over leadership…. Aliens? They should have Susie there!!
Diat60 almost 3 years ago
Great comic today – right up to the fourth panel. Ugh.
jfpaugh1959 almost 3 years ago
They came, they made the trade and now it’s Captain Calvin Kirk and Mr Hobbes Spock.
Calvins Brother almost 3 years ago
Don’t forget the photon torpedoes.
WCraft Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I swear, if I had coffee in my mouth when I got to the last panel, I’d have done a spit-take!
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom almost 3 years ago
What a sweet, sweet boy.
johnec almost 3 years ago
More likely they would just snatch you two up for slave labor. Humans have limited lifespans – why not get as many years as possible from their slaves. Plus the younger you start, they easier it is to get the humans accustomed to obeying.
Although Calvin does seem resistant to such training.
hagarthehorrible almost 3 years ago
The aliens will be thrilled to take this six year old out of this planet and make him smile all the aliens everyday on that planet. Parents down here, will be celebrating and going for another sibling at last.
Ermine Notyours almost 3 years ago
Nice dimensionality on the moon.
brick10 almost 3 years ago
Or perhaps they could swap out Calvin for a nice little house droid who does chores without complaining.
globalenterprize1990 almost 3 years ago
Or the parents would have sold Calvin for 30 pieces of silver.
Timothy Madigan Premium Member almost 3 years ago
it’s only because he has no siblings.
He could try to sell them Susie or his classmates. That way he gets a starship AND keeps his house cleaner and food preparer.
schaefer jim almost 3 years ago
That means no more Calvin and Hobbs.
Bilan almost 3 years ago
Meanwhile, Mom and Dad are looking for a UFO that they can sell Calvin to.
The_Great_Black President almost 3 years ago
I can relate. I would have sold Masha and Salia to a Chinese slave ship for campaign cash for my all-important reelection.
Red33410 almost 3 years ago
He has his dreams!
rebelstrike0 almost 3 years ago
“Good evening. Thank you for coming out to tonight’s auction. Mr. Moreau has asked me remind you that all winning bids must be paid upfront, and we only accept cash. First up on the auction block: Calvin. Don’t worry about him complaining about being kidnapped; he could not even identify the names of his own parents! This specimen can be used for any household chore. Has previous experience in room cleaning, dishwashing, and bathroom scrubbing. Again, this is a fine specimen. No scars, no visible injuries and examined personally by Mr. Moreau’s doctor. Opening bid for Calvin will be $1,000. Do I hear $2,000?”
wiley207 almost 3 years ago
Heh, I thought Hobbes looked a little like Winnie the Pooh in the third panel.