I have a Rescue dog who was so viciously treated by his first owner that, almost 10 years later, he will cringe if I move suddenly, flinch when I touch him and cringe when he sees me about to. He hides in there’s a raised voice or noise. About The only time I see the happy dog he should alwayx be is when I let him out into the yard. Now, Every time I see this beautiful dog, who I have never raised a finger against, bracing to be mistreated, I think about the scumbag who broke Rosco and how dearly I would love an opportunity to do the same to him.
Seems to be much discussion on his FB page about whether “last hours” means of her life or of the year. I hope it is just of the year. She and Steve deserve some happy years together.
From BB about this strip as posted on the Bloom County Twitter feed on 2 Jan: “A confession: I had a startling, blubbery reaction when I finally added the scars to my broken bull terrier. Came out of nowhere— hasn’t happened before. Age. Sheesh. —bb”
They ask only for kindness, literally the least you can do. In return they give love which is literally EVERYTHING that they have. If this strip doesn’t make you cry, please check for a pulse.
Is Steve OK? He’s been my hero since he set up Opus to set up Zulu with Sam the Lion. Not that Steve is more important than Death Dealer. But what does “in precisely equal amounts” mean?
In November, we said goodbye to our rescue Terrier mix. In her final hours of her 16th year, second month and 13th day, she knew she had all but her first 8 months in a life lived fully loved. Hard to type this through the tears.
Berkeley, I still don’t like your politics, but this last series about Death Dealer showed that you do have a heart. I loved it. However, Steve Dallas must now be changed forever.
poppet bear almost 5 years ago
This one made me cry when I read it on twitter, having an inferior blurry screen reading it again
ikini Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“First human hand without velocity”.
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
( ( ❤️ ) )
Bilan almost 5 years ago
Was there a Jack Daniels to wash down the fries?
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 5 years ago
That’s very sweet. Steve is a consistently good foil for these situations.
hrhitter almost 5 years ago
Beautifully drawn.
okieburd almost 5 years ago
I don’t get ANY of this… I used to love you Berkeley.. But please, step away from the acid!
flower among weeds almost 5 years ago
Beautifully drawn and said…in equal amounts.
Geophyzz almost 5 years ago
I doubt that there has ever been a comic strip artist with the talent of Berkeley Breathed.
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Beautiful. 92 minutes of standing ovations.
johnec almost 5 years ago
I absolutely LOVE the portrayal of Steve Dallas – shades of “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” – I can certainly see aspects of ol’ Hunter S in Steve.
PammWhittaker almost 5 years ago
So many tears…
swest47 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Made me sad thinking of my Eskies that have long passed.
albertonencioni almost 5 years ago
You made me cry, but it was sweet. Thanks.
Kim Roberts almost 5 years ago
Maybe if I wasn’t treating a rescue cat for cancer I wouldn;t be weeping at this. Again. And again.
Display almost 5 years ago
Now if we could only get people to think about human beings in a similar way…
hodgejr1 almost 5 years ago
I never reply, but today I cry you make me miss my babies past and present
John Leonard Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Steve Dallas’ karma score just moved to the plus side.
ocarol7 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Sigh
AuxArx Premium Member almost 5 years ago
So sweet. I love how she “came to know” her first pillow and tennis ball and they’re in shreds. I’m not crying, you’re crying!
corvallisclem almost 5 years ago
Well drawn cartoon. Beautiful art. Bloom county has a new character. Good stuff.
RDT64 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I have a Rescue dog who was so viciously treated by his first owner that, almost 10 years later, he will cringe if I move suddenly, flinch when I touch him and cringe when he sees me about to. He hides in there’s a raised voice or noise. About The only time I see the happy dog he should alwayx be is when I let him out into the yard. Now, Every time I see this beautiful dog, who I have never raised a finger against, bracing to be mistreated, I think about the scumbag who broke Rosco and how dearly I would love an opportunity to do the same to him.
jeff.harman almost 5 years ago
Wow. That was awesomeI am in awe
David Rickard Premium Member almost 5 years ago
You’re not crying! I’m crying!
geekboy_x almost 5 years ago
BB: Thank you.
Andrew Sleeth almost 5 years ago
Bet it’s the French fries that killed her. (Should’ve been Freedom fries.)
Neoprene Wedgie Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I realize this is supposed to be sweet but the visual style creeps me out.
Jaymi Cee Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The dog died? After all that?! That’s not fair!
Plods with ...™ almost 5 years ago
Aw
MJ Weber Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Seems to be much discussion on his FB page about whether “last hours” means of her life or of the year. I hope it is just of the year. She and Steve deserve some happy years together.
pamela welch Premium Member almost 5 years ago
This is really beautiful ❤️❤️
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
A fable for our times. And Steve? —He’s not all bad….
JP Steve Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Has Berke published the complete painting on his website yet?
Greg Gessert almost 5 years ago
You know, sometimes all you can say is WOW! Wonderful artwork, wonderful image in my mind!
BC in NC Premium Member almost 5 years ago
From BB about this strip as posted on the Bloom County Twitter feed on 2 Jan: “A confession: I had a startling, blubbery reaction when I finally added the scars to my broken bull terrier. Came out of nowhere— hasn’t happened before. Age. Sheesh. —bb”
Durak Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Steve is such a damaged, flawed, incredible hero. He inspires me. Thank you.
Michael Scott Premium Member almost 5 years ago
They ask only for kindness, literally the least you can do. In return they give love which is literally EVERYTHING that they have. If this strip doesn’t make you cry, please check for a pulse.
aflhc1984 almost 5 years ago
damn onions.
artheaded1 almost 5 years ago
Beautiful!!
lenhimel almost 5 years ago
Stunning, moving and one might say “Breathed” taking. Thanks B B
Bob Blumenfeld almost 5 years ago
I hope this doesn’t mean she died, as she did in Opus’ backstory.
frenchjam almost 5 years ago
Is Steve OK? He’s been my hero since he set up Opus to set up Zulu with Sam the Lion. Not that Steve is more important than Death Dealer. But what does “in precisely equal amounts” mean?
craigwestlake almost 5 years ago
Sometimes one day of love can last a lifetime…
road.dog almost 5 years ago
In November, we said goodbye to our rescue Terrier mix. In her final hours of her 16th year, second month and 13th day, she knew she had all but her first 8 months in a life lived fully loved. Hard to type this through the tears.
Brad Judy almost 5 years ago
Berkeley, I still don’t like your politics, but this last series about Death Dealer showed that you do have a heart. I loved it. However, Steve Dallas must now be changed forever.
cmdrtomalak almost 5 years ago
OMG can’t stop crying. This was beautiful. <3 <3 <3
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 5 years ago
❤️
kimodb Premium Member over 4 years ago
Oh, dear God, I’m behind on these and just found this tale. That poor baby. that poor, poor, baby.