Fred Basset by Alex Graham for January 13, 2024

play fair now Fred!

Now, Fred! What has that bull terrier ever done to you guys? How would you like it if it were you getting scared like that? You wouldn’t and you know it. Shame on all of you! Eight to one!

I am not sure what to think of this situation today. And I am not sure what to think of the drawing. It is a first: this strip does not makes me lighthearted as Fred’s strips usually do.

And that ill-judged move is when the bulldog started the Cosgrove gang. I’m guessing. And I can’t remember the rival gang’s name featured in later strips. But, you get the point……..

This could get ruff.

Robin Hood …. Fred Style ;-)

NO FAIR !!! I call foul. Coward Dogs always need a lot of back up.

Wow, quite the ambush!

The old Fred is quite a lot different than the last Fred…

Maybe they’re just going to give him a piece of their minds!

Just keep clear of him and you’re all safe!

Really, Fred?

It IS funny that they all seem to look mean! But I must agree with Calvinist1966 and LadyPeterW (nice explanation there. Scaring him to pieces!) that he’s getting what is (alas!) coming to him. And sometimes that is the best solution.

I’m probably being naive, but in keeping with the spirit of the Fred strip, I’m going to assume this might be a sort-of game? Probably not. But I do like the artwork today.

Fred joining a pack??!! That bull terrier must be a major bully.

Good for you Fred