Momma by Mell Lazarus for July 10, 2016

Wow, I didn’t know. Still, this is a harsh way to announce his passing.

This just gave me the chills. My Dad was born 1927 and also just passed away a few weeks ago…. RIP, Mell.

Rest in Peace, Mell. You will sorely be missed.

Oh Crap…wow…What a sad morning. Thank you for all the smiles you put on my face Mell. You sure are going to be missed

Mell died in May. It was in all the papers.

RIP Mell…. you will be missed. I have fond memories of the Miss Peach strip as well as Momma.

Neither amusing, nor in good taste.You should have thought more along the lines of my framed Mel Blanc Tribute, by all his voices.

To his family: I wish you long life.

I began reading “Miss Peach” in the early 70s as a kid and “Momma” soon after.

Although “Momma” had been firmly in reruns for months, I didn’t know if Mell was sick or retired and I’d missed the obits six weeks ago. Sad to see this day but it’s great to see him “surrounded” by the friends who loved and admired him.

In Maria’s Day, we did a tribute a few weeks ago. This is for Mel:http://www.gocomics.com/marias-day/2016/05/29

Actually, he was still drawing strips just a few weeks before his death with help from his wife. These latter strips were noticeably drawn with a shaky hand.

Glad to see Farley and Mutts and Snoopy there ! RIP Mel

I had no idea. RIP

I don’t see any of Mell’s own characters, yet it has his signature. Did he prepare this in advance. Did the other artists personally contribute? Not really important, though I am curious..And though it eventually happens to us all, it’s still sad that he is gone.

Are those Sergio Aragones margin comics in the lower left?

I’m so sad! What a beautiful final strip.

I never met Mell, of course. But I learned a lot about him over the years, notably from Tom Gammill’s Learn to Draw videos on YouTube. I absolutely believe that Mell would have been delighted to see his (or Sonya’s) funeral played with a dark laugh or two along the way. I consider this strip a warm and loving tribute to Mell from those who knew him.

Oh! I am saddened. I did not know. I LOVED Momma! Whatever will become of Frances now??

I think it’s a great tribute to his genius!!

Rest in Peace, Mell.Thanks for all the years of enjoyment you gave to me.I have fond memories of the Miss Peach strip as well as Momma.My sincere condolences to your family.You ARE missed.Goodbye, and thanks for all the smiles!

Had no idea, R.I.P. Mr. Lazarus. Thanks for all the laughs.

Nice job! Thank you.

I didn’t know this, either. So who’s been drawing this, then? Dang it! Why is that whenever I add something new to my favorites, it goes away? I haven’t been reading this one all that long. I hope they go and put in a Momma Classics so I can start at the beginning.

The final Momma first run strip?

So sorry to hear Mell has left us….May he rest in peace….and we are so grateful for all the years of fun and laughs he has given us. Such a sweet final strip!!

Oh Wow! Bye Momma, Bye Mell.

Luann is wearing Momma’s hat. Nice tribute by Greg Evans there. R.I.P. Mell :(

RIP MOMMA SONYA

I come back to this every so often. Very touching.