An excellent piece of art and a very touching, poignant sentiment that it expresses!
Frank is providing care and company for Sam the Lion, at possible risk of his job (for interrupting rather than completing his rounds). Opus sees this.
And I see it better by having goosed up the Zoom on my iMac by 2 notches. At that point with most images I am starting to see pixellation, but BB’s masterpiece here is reallly high resolution and seems just as sharp magnified as at Actual Size (as my menu calls it). More details can be discerned, such as the way Sam the Lion clutches Frank’s right pinky finger….
Go back to yesterday and look at what BB did to decorate the title in the top frame. The two days of strips should be posted in every hospital with the words “Let’s give them whatever they need”.
Late to the party, but for those of you who remember, there is a touch of Norman Rockwell here. The conveyance of so many thoughts and emotions with an artistic image. The thoughtfulness, selflessness and heroism from the night janitor just plain doing the right thing. THAT is what will “Make America Great Again”.
lopaka over 7 years ago
Excellent! Thanks Berkeley.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 7 years ago
Excellent. The janitor who helped Opus on Father’s Day. This guy is better than penicillin.
debra4life over 7 years ago
Jedi Sam’s hero has arrived!!
catchup over 7 years ago
And as anyone who works in a hospital knows, the cleaners, porters and so on are most definitely unsung heroes.
laurag12363 Premium Member over 7 years ago
The janitor to the rescue once again!! I am really liking this man!! Mr B., you have to give this man a name now….please?
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 7 years ago
I copied the image, and put it into Preview on my Mac, and upped the exposure. The details are wonderful. Almost as wonderful as the sentiment.
Look not to the powerful on this earth for comfort, but to the humble.DanShanahan over 7 years ago
Those of us who have put in our time as night janitors in hospitals thank you . . .
tigre1again over 7 years ago
Thank you.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 7 years ago
Give that guy a raise!
thirdguy over 7 years ago
Is that Opus peeping in the window?
Wren Fahel over 7 years ago
I saw this originally on FB, but THIS time I noticed Opus in the window as well. Sam the Lion is in good hands…and wings…
Masterskrain over 7 years ago
Way to go, Frank!!
Stan.Shearer over 7 years ago
What a wonderful piece of artwork! And what a wonderful heart, Berkley! We know an angel when we see one, don’t we?
Crabbyrino Premium Member over 7 years ago
It is a spectacular toon…thanks Frank.
clancy.4233 over 7 years ago
Thank You. It is the little acts of quiet love and kindness that help me retain some kind of love and hope for mankind.
kimodb Premium Member over 7 years ago
Whew. Thank you. My heart has been hurting for Sam the Lion all week! Glad to see he’s been in good hands all along!
edward thomas Premium Member over 7 years ago
The total thread of Sam and Zulu is the most poignant comic ever. Keep it up Mr. B!
erik.vanthienen over 7 years ago
That’s what my dad did when I was a baby. Even in freezing winters …
edward thomas Premium Member over 7 years ago
Looks like Frank has settled in for the long haul.
A R V reader over 7 years ago
Aaaaawwww….
Geophyzz over 7 years ago
Art and storytelling at its highest form. The original should be displayed in the Smithsonian.
Doug over 7 years ago
A GREAT arc!
Masterskrain over 7 years ago
Damn, it sure got dusty in here all of a sudden…
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 7 years ago
Masterful!
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 7 years ago
This is for those that care.
fvqueen over 7 years ago
Wow!!!!
Coyoty Premium Member over 7 years ago
It may look like Opus was unable to complete his mission, but…
Frank doesn’t work at the hospital. Frank works at a different urgent care firm.
The hospital doesn’t allow animals. Sam needed urgent care. And Opus knew where to get it.
SJ Premium Member over 7 years ago
This image touched my heart in so many ways. Sometimes words would detract more and than add. A beautiful piece of art.
buzzurd over 7 years ago
Very powerful piece. Brings tears to my eyes. Bravo.
BevDesign over 7 years ago
How can I buy a full color clear copy?
Masterskrain over 7 years ago
That is quite possibly the most powerful thing I have EVER seen in a comic strip! Thank you, Berkeley!
Fuzzy Kombu over 7 years ago
Walt Kelly is smiling on you, Mr. Breathed.
kballweg Premium Member over 7 years ago
Brilliant piece of artwork.
cosman over 7 years ago
Norman Rockwellesque..
Sherlock Watson over 7 years ago
Sing along with Sherlock: “What the world needs now is love, sweet love…”
albertonencioni over 7 years ago
Thanks. A heart-moving masterpiece, much needed in these narcisistic self-referring times.
cheryl.johns63 over 7 years ago
Simply beautiful. Superb artwork full of heart.
Gretchen Wingert Premium Member over 7 years ago
Wow, it warmed my heart!!!
Grey Forest over 7 years ago
I knew that Frank would come to the rescue!
laisla1315 over 7 years ago
My tears make it hard for me to see the image clearly with my eyes, but easy to see it with my heart.
Dragoncat over 7 years ago
And the Dragoncat Award for Best Picture goes to Berkeley Breathed! Fantabulously done!
I may be a Marvel fan, but this fellow is a true hero. With Honourable Mention going to Opus and Friends.
Sisyphos over 7 years ago
An excellent piece of art and a very touching, poignant sentiment that it expresses!
Frank is providing care and company for Sam the Lion, at possible risk of his job (for interrupting rather than completing his rounds). Opus sees this.
And I see it better by having goosed up the Zoom on my iMac by 2 notches. At that point with most images I am starting to see pixellation, but BB’s masterpiece here is reallly high resolution and seems just as sharp magnified as at Actual Size (as my menu calls it). More details can be discerned, such as the way Sam the Lion clutches Frank’s right pinky finger….
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 7 years ago
Very moving , I can’t find other words
Mark DeMist Premium Member over 7 years ago
Way to go Frank.
RonBerg13 Premium Member over 7 years ago
God bless all janitors, everywhere.
mac04416 over 7 years ago
How can I get a nice copy (suitable for framing)? Night maintenance at Penbay Medical Center, Rockport Maine
jrankin1959 over 7 years ago
One of Mr. B’s best panels. Ever.
I has seen the Enemy! over 7 years ago
Beautiful! Thank you.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 7 years ago
There is a comic that has an ending each day! The art is so good on this it could go on forever!
zsteelie Premium Member about 7 years ago
Incredible. Thanks.
katzenbooks45 about 7 years ago
Darned Onion Fairy!
lee85736 about 7 years ago
Go back to yesterday and look at what BB did to decorate the title in the top frame. The two days of strips should be posted in every hospital with the words “Let’s give them whatever they need”.
rgcviper about 7 years ago
Awesome art! Thank you, Berkeley.
tad1 about 7 years ago
Wow, this is so amazing!!! :D
KevinSchauer about 7 years ago
Late to the party, but for those of you who remember, there is a touch of Norman Rockwell here. The conveyance of so many thoughts and emotions with an artistic image. The thoughtfulness, selflessness and heroism from the night janitor just plain doing the right thing. THAT is what will “Make America Great Again”.
Poppawolf about 7 years ago
Brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful