Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn for July 21, 2016
Transcript:
Lupin: Every cat is indoors, glued to our LIVE COVERAGE of Tonight's Showdown! Elvis: And because none of the people will let local cats outside, due to the aggressive, shrieking owl. Agnes: Natasha's in place on the porch. Violet is ready in the trees. I wish I had something to do. I'm just so anxious. Lupin: You know, Agnes, if it would really use the rodent perspective on this story. Elvis: You'd be doing us a favor, actually. Agnes: Wait- really?! Burt: I might be able to help you there, guys. I thought this day might come. Alice: I fear no predator. I am the mightiest prey! Puck: ...a moment of chaos... We don't need to fight an owl, WE NEED TO KNOCK THE TOP OF THE PORCH LIGHT! WE NEED A CLIMBER! Beatrix: CN NEWS, PUCK, BEATRIX HERE- I'M ON IT! Baba Mouse: WHAT?! ...ugh, kittens are exhausting.
craigmac7777 over 8 years ago
never commented a strip before…but I got to say..I am so loving this strip right now. Puck’s ingenuity, Beatrix’s resourcefulness and Baba’s surprise are Priceless!
ekw555 over 8 years ago
to gather a swarm of moths?
miscreant over 8 years ago
It’s moments like this where you have to ask, is it bravery or stupidity that causes no fear. The mightiest prey. Never thought I’d hear that one. Great story line and yep kittens don’t understand danger.
smorbie the great and beautiful over 8 years ago
In Beatrix’s case, it’s neither. She’s just a baby.
gloriasfig over 8 years ago
OMC, wonderful Georgia!! Agnes gets her own mini mice mic, & I just love Natasha with her arms spread out “I fear no predator” she’s becoming my fave robber mouse. also love how you painted Wicket’s panel, not sure how you did it but it’s a wonderful effect. Elvis’ anxiety level just shot through the roof! Not sure about Beatrix’s signature though, any thoughts anyone??
musikmsg over 8 years ago
Yes, how DID you get that spectacular background effect?? Your perspectives are always spectacular.
Also, now we need a new addition to “Meet Our Reporters”!!!!
craigmac7777 over 8 years ago
Georgia, i just realized that something.. you were able to make me feel 8 emotions in 5 mins..
Excitement- that there was a new BCN strip today
Awed- by Trevor’s thoughtfulness and foresight
Apprehensive -by the owl heading for Agatha
Elated- by Puck’s idea and Beatrix ‘s actions and Baba’ reaction
Eagerness- for the next installment
Astonishment – as I re-read the whole thing, amazed at the storyline, character emotions and your attention to the smallest details in each scene
…and finally Admiration and Grateful- to YOU, Georgia, for what you do, the way you do it and that you unselfishly choose to share it with us …thank you.
p.s….i also feel Accomplished, because I am a very, very slow typer and it took a hour for me to type this.. so really 9 emotions :)
prrdh over 8 years ago
She may be mighty, but it seems she’s also mighty nearsighted.
SunflowerGirl100 over 8 years ago
We should all be grateful to Georgia for posting this today. According to BCN website, she’s doing a book signing at ComicCon in San Diego tomorrow! I imagine she is frantically busy right now.
deadheadzan over 8 years ago
Natasha, the gutsiest mouse around! The tiny mini mic for Agnes is just right and what is Violet going to do in the tree? Natasha really looks ghostly with her red makeup. The excitement builds!
Georgia Dunn creator over 8 years ago
Hello @gloriasfig and @mgmdrums! In that panel, I took what I had painted and I blurred it in Photoshop after the painting was scanned in, to try and make it look like the camera was focusing on Natasha. :)
Georgia Dunn creator over 8 years ago
@SunflowerGirl100 Thank you!! Yes, actually, haha! I am packing and getting ready to hit the road a little later today. If anyone is going to Comic Con, I will be at the GoComics’ booth tomorrow night (Friday) between 5-6 to sign things! Stop by and say hi! :)
Brein43 over 8 years ago
Oh my cat-only Bea could scamper on all fours with a microphone in her paw ! Poor Baba mouse-Kitten custody at her age-not for the faint of heart. Love the perfectly sized little microphone for Agnes. My favorite panels, though, are the first-Lupin gushing that everyone is glued to their coverage, and Elvis candidly adding that no one could go outside anyway and the third, Lupin kindly offering Agnes an on camera gig, and the crawl explaining they could use a reporter who fits under doors.
Brein43 over 8 years ago
Ok, just re read and maybe realized-Is Puck just putting it all together, (as am I) that the fireworks=moment of chaos ? I am a little slow on the uptake today-could not sort out why he excitedly interjected there until now. Coffee kicking in…..
NWdryad over 8 years ago
Call me a coward but I’m not a big fan of these scary story lines. I’ve known too many people who’ve been careless with their kitties and lost them.
NWdryad over 8 years ago
Plus, my kitty soul mate’s name was Beatrice.
elias over 8 years ago
OH GATO MIO!, DONDE’ SON SENOR FIGARO Y SENOR’ BURT EN TODO ESTO, DE VACACIONES??
OH MY CAT! WHERE ARE SENOR’ FIGARO Y SENOR’ BURT IN ALL THIS, ON VACATION?
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Have fun at Comic Con Georgia, Perhaps you will have time to meet the Big Bang folks during the evening. As I understand it, that Ms. Kaley Cuoco is a huge supporter of The ASPCA.
Are you leaving the “Man” at home to think he is running things with the cats as “helpers”/toddler/baby sitters?
Hopefully Lupin will behave and not break anything while your gone but with “CATZILLA” in his blood…………………………….
SIGH, now I have to wait until Monday for the next episode of this wonderfull Tela Novelella……………………………..
SIGHHHHHHHHH.
bonita.eley over 8 years ago
So cute putting on makeup!!! Hey you always feel you can lick the world…or the owl….when you look good!!!
colleen_demaio Premium Member over 8 years ago
Wow, this is wonderful!! So many amazing touches, as always! (And I love the blurry/sharp focus effect you did. Clever way to get that kind of depth of field with watercolors.)
scyphi26 over 8 years ago
Next time, on CN News…
Fido (aka Felix Rex) over 8 years ago
“Last act of deviance” yea, sure. Wicket will be getting something more than a digital message.
Paul Gabbard Premium Member over 8 years ago
Uh-ho, I sense the intense buzzing of an old friend returning.
T_Lexi over 8 years ago
: D This is so fabulous, I can’t stand it! 4 big paws up – can’t wait until Monday… Georgia, have a wonderful book signing/comic con! And thanks for the info on the Wicket panel – fun to know; and it’s very effective!
bearbri over 8 years ago
The war paint was priceless!
drmickeyg over 8 years ago
I love that the tiny mic has MN on it – mousie news!
RH3 over 8 years ago
So who is guarding the books in the bookshop? They won’t sleep on themselves, you know.
SunflowerGirl100 over 8 years ago
I love Natasha’s lines “I fear no predator” and “I am the mightiest prey” They suggest she’s absolutely terrified and is building up her courage. That’s true heroism.
Napoleon Blownaparte over 8 years ago
The “I am the mightiest prey” panel would make a pretty awesome poster. Just saying.
SunflowerGirl100 over 8 years ago
Less than twelve hours until the next installment. It’s hard to wait!!! Incidentally. Georgia said on her website this is the last serial for a while as she’s switching to the new format.
KristineKuhns about 7 years ago
Love Burt’s finger, er, toe snap!