Somehow this reminds of the scene in I Claudius where Urgalania and Livia are cackling about the marriage of Urgalanilla to Claudius. The book describes it better than the series depicted it.
No wonder Hemlock was so frightened by finding out that Ivan was captured and Olwen would be pissed off about it. I doubt any wards or protections spells he has will protect him from Baba Yaga.
So is this Slavic folklore meets Hawthorne (and MacKaye) meets Harry Potter. I’m seeing Baba Yaga (which we already know), which would cover Slavic folklore. Then with that pipe I’m seeing with Mother Rigby from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short story Feathertop: A Moralized Legend from his Mosses from an Old Manse and Other Stories (Goody Rickby from Percy MacKaye’s play The Scarecrow which was based on the short story). Where’s Dickon with a burning brimstone for the pipe? Probably better not to have him, might make the strip a little too dark in that princely way. Then there’s the Harry Potter reference with the time turner.
“Some men are always little” <<<<best line yet, needs to be cross-stitched on a pillow post haste! #2 I would dearly love to see Baba’s bridge club and #3 let’s get down to the timey-wimey!! (also, why not avail yourself of Hemlock’s soul? It’s not like he’s using it)
McColl34 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
“Feed it Hemlock’s soul?” That sounds nasty . . . and intriguing.
McColl34 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
“Some men are always little!” Sadly true. I’ve known a few, and several others have made the news reports. (Some women too, not just men.)
Lily.spokescat almost 4 years ago
The Disaster-Caster! Something every well-equipped kitchen needs
Sue Ellen almost 4 years ago
Where did my post go? All I said was I love it when a plan comes together!
Gloria Fleming almost 4 years ago
I know this isn’t BCN, but I still didn’t think anyone would die. :(
Laurie Sefton Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The local Corvid Guild would likely help to cheerfully stuff Hemlock Van Rabe into the clock.
Khatkhattu Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Somehow this reminds of the scene in I Claudius where Urgalania and Livia are cackling about the marriage of Urgalanilla to Claudius. The book describes it better than the series depicted it.
GreasyOldTam almost 4 years ago
She’s assuming Jemlock has a soul…
ChristineFoxdale almost 4 years ago
He’s got one ? But I like the way she thinks.
Ida No almost 4 years ago
Hemlock already sold his. Doesn’t mean you can’t bargain for it back…
deadheadzan almost 4 years ago
Time travel….it’s the in thing. I am sensing the start of an epic rescue!
SunflowerGirl100 almost 4 years ago
Wait a minute. Baba Yaga has a weekly bridge club? Does that mean there are more like her? Dozens more? Or is she being sarcastic?
StackableContainers almost 4 years ago
No wonder Hemlock was so frightened by finding out that Ivan was captured and Olwen would be pissed off about it. I doubt any wards or protections spells he has will protect him from Baba Yaga.
jamescordeiro almost 4 years ago
Yikes!
jadoo823 almost 4 years ago
…and to gain an extra few minutes of travel, just toss in the souls of his two goons…
Caerin Premium Member almost 4 years ago
And we’re back…with a bang! Nice summary and update Georgia! I love the timey wimey aspect too, especially with her own hour glass!
mistercatworks almost 4 years ago
Such a deal!
Portmanteau almost 4 years ago
There’s always a price (and/or an unexpected consequence) when using magic.
knight1192a almost 4 years ago
So is this Slavic folklore meets Hawthorne (and MacKaye) meets Harry Potter. I’m seeing Baba Yaga (which we already know), which would cover Slavic folklore. Then with that pipe I’m seeing with Mother Rigby from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short story Feathertop: A Moralized Legend from his Mosses from an Old Manse and Other Stories (Goody Rickby from Percy MacKaye’s play The Scarecrow which was based on the short story). Where’s Dickon with a burning brimstone for the pipe? Probably better not to have him, might make the strip a little too dark in that princely way. Then there’s the Harry Potter reference with the time turner.
Maizing almost 4 years ago
I love the face on the clock!
willie_mctell almost 4 years ago
There are paradoxes.
Natarose almost 4 years ago
I am so glad Swans is back!
Erin Pierce almost 4 years ago
Decius Premium Member almost 4 years ago
But does Hawker still have his soul?
MartinPerry1 almost 4 years ago
Vesper will come back. She’s too pretty not to.