Back on April Fool’s Day in 1997, many cartoonists did other comic strips (Dilbert’s Scott Adams did “The Family Circus,” while the late Bill Keane of “The Family Circus” did "Dilbert.) Heck, Kevin Fagen of “Drabble” drew his strip with his left hand on 4/1/1997! I still have those Seattle newspapers these were in because I don’t mind seeing a comic strip drawn in a different way, just like a DC or Marvel comic book every now and then.
Back on April Fool’s Day in 1997, many cartoonists did other comic strips (Dilbert’s Scott Adams did “The Family Circus,” while the late Bill Keane of “The Family Circus” did "Dilbert.) Heck, Kevin Fagen of “Drabble” drew his strip with his left hand on 4/1/1997! I still have those Seattle newspapers these were in because I don’t mind seeing a comic strip drawn in a different way, just like a DC or Marvel comic book every now and then.
zekepotato over 10 years ago
note Rat and Pig on lampshade. Pastis?
comixluver over 10 years ago
Looks more like Bill Watterson’s style (Calvin and Hobbs)
Heidi Laakso over 10 years ago
A reference to both, actually. ‘Pearls Before Swine’ recently featured Watterson as a guest artist.
MeGoNow Premium Member over 10 years ago
And Roy’s wearing Smurf shoes.
Kim Metzger Premium Member over 10 years ago
We are each the artists of our own life, and, sometimes, we have guest artists or are the guest artists of others.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator over 10 years ago
Yes, Sergio is still around, and still busy.
Hussell over 10 years ago
Nice homage.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator over 10 years ago
The concept has been around for awhile. Years ago, a number of cartoonists traded strips for April Fool’s Day. Shame it didn’t become a tradition.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator over 10 years ago
And I believe the Pastis/Watterson guest appearance was initially Watterson’s idea.
Ink blot Premium Member over 10 years ago
The repartee between Roy and Kathy could be the beginning of a deep philosophical discussion.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator over 10 years ago
I don’t recall how many times, but it seems like it ought to be every year. Nobody’s asked to switch with John and me yet.
vwdualnomand over 10 years ago
imagine if working daze was drawn by jack kirby or frank miller, or alan moore?
grouchycuss over 10 years ago
Is it a Guess the style day? I go with Jef Mallet, since he and Pastis like to mess with each other, the Lampshade would be a great little dig.
dianalward over 10 years ago
The lamp sports a W on the globe and Pastis’s characters on the shade. Collaboration?
GasHouseGorilla over 10 years ago
Back on April Fool’s Day in 1997, many cartoonists did other comic strips (Dilbert’s Scott Adams did “The Family Circus,” while the late Bill Keane of “The Family Circus” did "Dilbert.) Heck, Kevin Fagen of “Drabble” drew his strip with his left hand on 4/1/1997! I still have those Seattle newspapers these were in because I don’t mind seeing a comic strip drawn in a different way, just like a DC or Marvel comic book every now and then.
GasHouseGorilla over 10 years ago
Back on April Fool’s Day in 1997, many cartoonists did other comic strips (Dilbert’s Scott Adams did “The Family Circus,” while the late Bill Keane of “The Family Circus” did "Dilbert.) Heck, Kevin Fagen of “Drabble” drew his strip with his left hand on 4/1/1997! I still have those Seattle newspapers these were in because I don’t mind seeing a comic strip drawn in a different way, just like a DC or Marvel comic book every now and then.