Once again, you’re not telling scary stories! You’re just showing lame premises in the form of comic book covers…which, admittedly, in Batiuk’s mind appears to be the only legitimate form of storytelling (they actually bother to draw in the price?).
I assume that Mindy, Jessica, and the real PBM have all gone home now so these two can make googy eyes at each other while engaging in their comic art lovefest. There can’t possibly be a whole week of this…can there?
Linus and Snoopy cameos ♥ Peanuts characters, as well as other classic ones, appear all over gocomics. I thought you guys might be nice about this one. :*(
With rat-faced Rudy locked safely away, Sheriff Jack Smith set out into the cold, damp night, his thoughts dark and determined. Rudy had sung like a canary, spilling every secret he knew. Sheriff Smith now had a clear path to Steve, the next pawn in the politician’s twisted game. Steve was meant to torch the old covered bridge, a landmark that stood proudly at the edge of town for over a century. Destroying it would sever the town’s connection to the outside world, leaving them isolated and at the mercy of whatever chaos the politician had planned.
As Sheriff Smith approached, he saw Steve in the moonlight, crouched by the bridge with a gas can in hand. The flicker of a match illuminated his face, twisted in concentration. But the Sheriff’s footsteps startled him, and with a quick, terrified glance over his shoulder, Steve bolted.
Steve’s feet pounded the dirt, his breath ragged with fear, until he found himself at the edge of an eerie pumpkin patch—the very one Linus Van Pelt waited in year after year for his beloved Great Pumpkin. Under the ghostly moonlight, the sprawling vines seemed almost alive, writhing like fingers clawing out of the earth.
In his panic, Steve didn’t see the thick, tangled vines underfoot. He tripped, his body sprawling as he fell forward, hands clutching at the earth to break his fall. But one vine caught his ankle, another wrapped around his wrist, as if the patch itself had claimed him. He struggled, but the vines only pulled tighter, snaring him like prey in a trap.
In one final desperate attempt, Steve twisted his body, but his head collided hard against an enormous pumpkin, the impact echoing in the silent night. As he lay there, dazed and bound by the very earth he had sought to defile, Sheriff Smith approached slowly, the weight of justice heavy in each step.
Tonight, one more piece of the politician’s twisted scheme had fallen. The vines had done their part, holding Steve until justice arrived.
So this is a “ghost story”? Sitting waiting for the Great Pumpkin who doesn’t show is scary? And who every heard of someone getting sued for drawing a copyrighted character on a napkin that is not being sold.
My newspaper prints only three days a week now and while we get every day’s puzzles and Abby, they can’t be bothered to do this for the comics. This would have been a lot easier to read.
J.J. O'Malley 7 days ago
Good grief.
J.J. O'Malley 7 days ago
Charles Schulz wept.
J.J. O'Malley 7 days ago
Once again, you’re not telling scary stories! You’re just showing lame premises in the form of comic book covers…which, admittedly, in Batiuk’s mind appears to be the only legitimate form of storytelling (they actually bother to draw in the price?).
I assume that Mindy, Jessica, and the real PBM have all gone home now so these two can make googy eyes at each other while engaging in their comic art lovefest. There can’t possibly be a whole week of this…can there?
Bill Thompson 7 days ago
What, exactly, are the Scrypts? Is that what the kids are calling it when the doctor writes you an order for haloperidol, risperidone and thorazine?
Bill Thompson 7 days ago
Here in the real world, Batiuk may learn that letting the lawyers sort it out can cost a lot of money.
angelolady Premium Member 7 days ago
Linus and Snoopy cameos ♥ Peanuts characters, as well as other classic ones, appear all over gocomics. I thought you guys might be nice about this one. :*(
Argythree 7 days ago
Would someone please ‘lock him up’? (Unless he brings Cranky back…) NO, I’m not a Trumper…
French Persons Premium Member 7 days ago
Isn’t that what rich people do.. let the lawyers and accountants figure it out?
top cat james 7 days ago
SCHULZ ESTATE: “You owe me restitution!”
ahnk_2000 7 days ago
I like the Snoopy silhouette. Nice detail.
scote1379 Premium Member 7 days ago
^ ^ what a bunch of soulless Trolls , What in hell do you think your accomplishing here ! ^ ^
sueb1863 7 days ago
Oh my God, is it going to be sideways all week???
So when is Batiuk officially changing the name of this strip to Funky Winkerbean 2.0? Because it basically has nothing to do with Crankshaft any more.
gammaguy 7 days ago
“Is that a copyright infringement?”
Parody is legally not infringement.
gammaguy 7 days ago
Batiuk still hasn’t been able to get up after his fall.
mn4nu 7 days ago
This poor strip is being destroyed.
Gent 7 days ago
OWWWW! Not again.
Out of the Past 7 days ago
That reminded me. Wasn’t there a year the pizza box monster didn’t show?
elbow macaroni 7 days ago
It’s a humor infringement.
Crandlemire 7 days ago
With rat-faced Rudy locked safely away, Sheriff Jack Smith set out into the cold, damp night, his thoughts dark and determined. Rudy had sung like a canary, spilling every secret he knew. Sheriff Smith now had a clear path to Steve, the next pawn in the politician’s twisted game. Steve was meant to torch the old covered bridge, a landmark that stood proudly at the edge of town for over a century. Destroying it would sever the town’s connection to the outside world, leaving them isolated and at the mercy of whatever chaos the politician had planned.
As Sheriff Smith approached, he saw Steve in the moonlight, crouched by the bridge with a gas can in hand. The flicker of a match illuminated his face, twisted in concentration. But the Sheriff’s footsteps startled him, and with a quick, terrified glance over his shoulder, Steve bolted.
Steve’s feet pounded the dirt, his breath ragged with fear, until he found himself at the edge of an eerie pumpkin patch—the very one Linus Van Pelt waited in year after year for his beloved Great Pumpkin. Under the ghostly moonlight, the sprawling vines seemed almost alive, writhing like fingers clawing out of the earth.
In his panic, Steve didn’t see the thick, tangled vines underfoot. He tripped, his body sprawling as he fell forward, hands clutching at the earth to break his fall. But one vine caught his ankle, another wrapped around his wrist, as if the patch itself had claimed him. He struggled, but the vines only pulled tighter, snaring him like prey in a trap.
In one final desperate attempt, Steve twisted his body, but his head collided hard against an enormous pumpkin, the impact echoing in the silent night. As he lay there, dazed and bound by the very earth he had sought to defile, Sheriff Smith approached slowly, the weight of justice heavy in each step.
Tonight, one more piece of the politician’s twisted scheme had fallen. The vines had done their part, holding Steve until justice arrived.
Blu Bunny 7 days ago
WW1 flying Ace arrives to eliminate PBM!
Blu Bunny 7 days ago
2nd panel, and an insult!
WilliamVollmer 7 days ago
United Features are a part of GoComics, I think Batuik might have this covered. Although Linus looks bored with the whole thing.
lemonbaskt 7 days ago
yikes me neck how will i get my pumpkinhead mask on
Thomas Pallen Premium Member 7 days ago
Enough of the neck-twisting, already!!!!!!!!
EntrancedCat 7 days ago
“THRILLS AND PUMPKIN SPICE CHILI!” would be scarier but, alas, would not rhyme.
ms-ss 7 days ago
I can read pretty well upside-down, but this sideways crap is annoying.
I know, you can rotate the display with control keys but it is still annoying.
Where's The Pizza Box Monster? 7 days ago
My talent is being wasted on this non-joke comic cover.
Mopman 7 days ago
So this is a “ghost story”? Sitting waiting for the Great Pumpkin who doesn’t show is scary? And who every heard of someone getting sued for drawing a copyrighted character on a napkin that is not being sold.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 7 days ago
I once saw The Great Zucchini. Some neighbor left it on my porch at 2AM
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member 7 days ago
Please PLEASE STOP FLIPPING THE STRIP!!!!!!!!
ChazNCenTex 7 days ago
Am I going to spend the whole week trying to read this thing sideways? I hope not.
rockyridge1977 7 days ago
Scrypts…….not a word?
Strawberry King 7 days ago
Tricks or Treats as Sally would say
MT Wallet 7 days ago
My newspaper prints only three days a week now and while we get every day’s puzzles and Abby, they can’t be bothered to do this for the comics. This would have been a lot easier to read.
billsplut 7 days ago
C’MON, PBM!! FIGHT STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE AND THE SMURFS NEXT!
puddleglum1066 7 days ago
If you want to see a well-done “Great Pumpkin” homage, have a look at yesterday’s “MythTickle.”
KenDHoward1 7 days ago
I think we all need to be reminded of “The Great Pumpkin,” now more than ever … Happy Halloween, one and all!
ronkmul Premium Member 7 days ago
I HATE IT WHEN THEY DO THE COMICS SIDEWAYS! SO SCREW TODAY"S! I WON"T EVEN READ THEM!