Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for January 19, 2019

like the titular character, she’ll have a scream (no, Alice, not ice cream)

Petey demonstrates an unlikely affinity for winning fair maiden’s heart.

Petey should not show Viola the cartoons if he want to win her over. She would probably crush him, but not like the crush he has on her. But for the sake of the story arc he probably will show it to her.

Petey’s Orange head is about to become an addition to Viola’s Percussion Repetoire!!

It has action! What’s not to like?

Next up – The Diorama!

That’s amore!

They’re all potential crushers, Petey. Stick with hobbies.

He couldn’t pay her any greater compliment.

Petey has a new Muse; Begone Toad Zombie!

How about crusher of hearts?

Girls love being portrayed as soul-crushing monsters. Take my wife. Please.

Petey and Alice are great. RIP Mr Thompson, and thank you for sharing your genius.

Just the way his esteem is crushed by her every single day.

Hahaha! The inner workings of Petey so brilliantly illustrated in the minimalistic middle panel. I might call it a fireworks of synapses, but it is probably more like a glow worm affair, encouraging a long, measured, epic tome of contemplation and bland execution. Go little glow worm, go!

Petey is gaining confidence! He may, however, be simultaneously losing a girlfriend….

…and crusher of his heart!