I can’t take much more of this. Byrd is back. Upton O. Goode was on the scene forever. What about all the characters that made GA over the decades. Where are they? I’m going to take 4-6 weeks away from the strip and decide whether to return as a regular reader … OR NOT!
The artwork is awesome. The old styling of the cameras gives it a nice vintage look.
How far is it from GA to LA? If Bird had to walk from Corky’s diner to the club where he played for Gertie, how long did it take him to get to the Conan show? I guess about as long as it took to get thru the Upton story.
The story of how an itinerant dishwasher and harmonica player ended up with a hit record and national tv interviews seems like it would have been more interesting than the one about the criminals in the parsonage.
Come to think of it, yeah…since when is the TOWN called “Gasoline Alley?” I always thought it was one of those things like what state the Simpsons live in, never to be revealed. The Gasoline Alley garage was named after Walt’s old hangout…does this mean the town renamed itself after its oldest resident? And what’s up with Walt anyways???
So, all you folks who didnt like Byrd the first time, and all those who didnt like the Upton story, get ready for the Gasoline Alley Race. NASCAR hits GA, with Slim in the pits. “Is this foreshadowing I see before me?”
Anyone read Nancy and Sluggo? It’s another oldie. I think they’ve got new artists, there a nice change in it. It still has an old fashioned feel to it, yet manages to keep a new perspective. They make some pretty good music jokes too.
I check in on Nancy every now and then but I would much rather be reading VINTAGE Nancy rather than the “space age” Nancy. Also - the page where I get Nancy ALSO has Ferdin’nd. Ferdie looks like they COULD be vintage Ferd. I think these comics guys are missing out on a serious gold mine when they overlook the potential audience there is for CLASSIC comics!
mrbribery about 15 years ago
Coming up, the Gasoline Alley All Stars, with Earl Lee Bird and Max Weinberg.
toasteroven about 15 years ago
Hey! It’s a new story! Just noticed that…
Not sure how I feel about it yet. A bit dull right now.
Hillbillyman about 15 years ago
It will liveing up…Gertie’s going to get a second chance.
axe-grinder about 15 years ago
And that answers the frequent question, is GA a town, a neighborhood, a garage…?
As Powerboy said, “Gertie’s going to get a second chance.” I think too that Earl will become a regular, as much as an itinerant musician can be.
webdoc about 15 years ago
I thought only Jay cared about things like car races! (Surprised Scancarelli hasn’t drawn “Jay Limo” interviewing Earl Lee Bird!)
oldbooger about 15 years ago
I can’t take much more of this. Byrd is back. Upton O. Goode was on the scene forever. What about all the characters that made GA over the decades. Where are they? I’m going to take 4-6 weeks away from the strip and decide whether to return as a regular reader … OR NOT!
alondra about 15 years ago
Looks like Gertie will see Earl again but I don’t know about her needing a “second chance.” Maybe he’s the one who will get a second chance.
SGIBeachbum about 15 years ago
The artwork is awesome. The old styling of the cameras gives it a nice vintage look.
How far is it from GA to LA? If Bird had to walk from Corky’s diner to the club where he played for Gertie, how long did it take him to get to the Conan show? I guess about as long as it took to get thru the Upton story.
…and if anyone cares, I love this strip !
jumbobrain about 15 years ago
The story of how an itinerant dishwasher and harmonica player ended up with a hit record and national tv interviews seems like it would have been more interesting than the one about the criminals in the parsonage.
jumbobrain about 15 years ago
Come to think of it, yeah…since when is the TOWN called “Gasoline Alley?” I always thought it was one of those things like what state the Simpsons live in, never to be revealed. The Gasoline Alley garage was named after Walt’s old hangout…does this mean the town renamed itself after its oldest resident? And what’s up with Walt anyways???
shadejford about 15 years ago
Gasoline Alley was originally a one-panel comic written and drawn by Frank King. It was part of a group of one-panel comics.
Durak Premium Member about 15 years ago
So, all you folks who didnt like Byrd the first time, and all those who didnt like the Upton story, get ready for the Gasoline Alley Race. NASCAR hits GA, with Slim in the pits. “Is this foreshadowing I see before me?”
axe-grinder about 15 years ago
Dypak, please don’t mention race!
Durak Premium Member about 15 years ago
Anyone read Nancy and Sluggo? It’s another oldie. I think they’ve got new artists, there a nice change in it. It still has an old fashioned feel to it, yet manages to keep a new perspective. They make some pretty good music jokes too.
DebJ4 about 15 years ago
I check in on Nancy every now and then but I would much rather be reading VINTAGE Nancy rather than the “space age” Nancy. Also - the page where I get Nancy ALSO has Ferdin’nd. Ferdie looks like they COULD be vintage Ferd. I think these comics guys are missing out on a serious gold mine when they overlook the potential audience there is for CLASSIC comics!