SAM’S SCHOOL for SUPERVILLAINSBayonne, NJLESSON #65: SIGNATURESNow considered an easy way to be identified by the authorities and, thus, a hindrance to one’s goals (not to mention passe), “catchphrases” and stylistic manners of speech are not encouraged for the budding bad guy. (We’re also trying to persuade potential candidates to quit dropping f-bombs with every other word, but it’s… complicated.)Especially to be avoided are the mixing up of genres, as is the case with Mr. Sirob, above. Granted, this is a case from 70 years ago when handles like this were more accepted, but he’s got enough problems with a first name of “Boris;” we hope this was his parents’ idea and not his own. Referring to one’s adversary as “dog” is strictly out of 1001 Arabian Nights and does not lead to one being taken seriously as an evil genius. It is seen as cartoonish, especially when coupled with a laugh right out of a parody of some silent-film era melodrama. (Refer to L’academie des Sidekicks Comiques, Dishonest John, class of ’49, or Snidely Whiplash, class of ’59)
I just contacted GoComics to ask them what the deal is here. We’ll wait and see how they reply. In the meantime, today’s strip, January 2, 2017 would be the same for April 3, 2006, which you can find at the following link:
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http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/03
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out.”
Three days without Annie! I think I’m starting to have withdrawal pangs! Please tell me Annie hasn’t been canceled again! With more than 10,000 subscribers, that does not seem like a very wise thing to do!
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Today’s strip, January 3, 2017 would be the same for April 4, 2006, which you can find at the following link:
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http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/04
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out.”
Thanks David! But I am getting worried that the only Annie we may get to see is her occasional crossover into the revitalized Dick Tracy strip. (Warbucks is woven into the current story line)
This is what I wrote today, excuse the typo: “I’m sad to see that Little Orohan Annie has not moved on. One of the reasons I subscribe to Go Comics is that strip. What’s up with this? Please bring her back!”
This is what I got back: "We’re sorry that you’re experiencing this issue with GoComics.com!
We are aware of this issue, and are working with our tech department to try and correct it as quickly as possible.
@Mitchell – Thank you for covering for me in my absence. And on those occassions when you beat me here, it’s nice to know that you can post the link earlier. Thanks for your help, my friend!
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out” – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/08
If things don’t happen soon, Clovis-Rex may show up and then, Annie, Emmy Lou, Calvin and Calvin’s daughter, Bacon, will have to try to stop his destructive ways.
And in that secret fortress, in a dark corner, there is a stirring. A malevolent creature stirs. Disturbed from it’s resting. Time has ceased to move forward from Dec. 11. It is Clovis-Rex. The ultimate menace to a certain web site. Clovis-Rex arises and starts on his journey. The roaring crashes the wall in front of him. Daddy Warbucks and Annie, startled by sound, suddenly realize what it is. Theu also know that they cannot battle Clovis-Rex by themselves. They will have to call Alvin, his wife, Suzi, Hobbes and Bacon. Emmy Lou will also have to be called. Celeste from Sherpatown will also get a call.Everyone will be needed to battle Clovis-Rex who is on his way to gocomics headquarters to wreck havoc on those who have not updated the comics or put a way to access the old section. Everyone must battle Clovis-Rex to prevent the destruction of the cities between where Clovis-Rex is now and gocomics headquarters. Clovis-Rex is on his way.
Well Good Morning DavidF42 and gang. Yes, I too am undergoing withdrawal pains concerning Annie. BUT now I am seeing that NONE of the cartoons have been updated for 1/12/17. They used to update about 1:30AM (Eastern time) and by the time I saw some strips, they were filled past the 3rd page. But it is now 7:38 AM and I hope this doesn’t become the standard as I won’t see anything after I lever for work.
I fear many may not even know yet how to access these comments. I finally went to FAQ and discovered it. Wished they had given us some “training” before the new launch not after.
Clovis-Rex has looked around. Spaceman Spiff and Hobbes have arrived. Clovis-Rex immediately eats them. Then, looks around and says, “Going to gocomics headquarters isn’t worth it. It’s just a computer and nothing there to eat. I’m going home to mess with Robert the Plant. He’s more tasty”. And with that, Clovis-Rex flies away to his home.
PicaraJustina about 8 years ago
Warbucks is in today’s Dick Tracy. Happy New Year! Jahahaha!
davidf42 about 8 years ago
Morning, Anniephans!
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Uh, oh. This does not look good!
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out.”
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http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2007/12/31
Dkram about 8 years ago
Ofttimes these are last words.
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\\//_
stealth694 about 8 years ago
ROFL Oh They DO NOT KNOW WARBUCKS DO THEY??
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 8 years ago
These guys were really outfitted like a country.
grainpaw about 8 years ago
The second panel looks like a Kliban cartoon.
davidf42 about 8 years ago
Morning, Anniephans! And Happy New Year!
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I was afraid Annie got canceled again. Today’s strip, January 1, 2017 would be the same for April 2, 2006, which you can find at the following link:
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http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/02
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out.”
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http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/01
jrankin1959 about 8 years ago
SAM’S SCHOOL for SUPERVILLAINSBayonne, NJLESSON #65: SIGNATURESNow considered an easy way to be identified by the authorities and, thus, a hindrance to one’s goals (not to mention passe), “catchphrases” and stylistic manners of speech are not encouraged for the budding bad guy. (We’re also trying to persuade potential candidates to quit dropping f-bombs with every other word, but it’s… complicated.)Especially to be avoided are the mixing up of genres, as is the case with Mr. Sirob, above. Granted, this is a case from 70 years ago when handles like this were more accepted, but he’s got enough problems with a first name of “Boris;” we hope this was his parents’ idea and not his own. Referring to one’s adversary as “dog” is strictly out of 1001 Arabian Nights and does not lead to one being taken seriously as an evil genius. It is seen as cartoonish, especially when coupled with a laugh right out of a parody of some silent-film era melodrama. (Refer to L’academie des Sidekicks Comiques, Dishonest John, class of ’49, or Snidely Whiplash, class of ’59)
davidf42 about 8 years ago
Morning, Anniephans! And Happy New Year!
.
I just contacted GoComics to ask them what the deal is here. We’ll wait and see how they reply. In the meantime, today’s strip, January 2, 2017 would be the same for April 3, 2006, which you can find at the following link:
.
http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/03
.
Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out.”
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http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/02
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
Morning, Anniephans!
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Three days without Annie! I think I’m starting to have withdrawal pangs! Please tell me Annie hasn’t been canceled again! With more than 10,000 subscribers, that does not seem like a very wise thing to do!
.
Today’s strip, January 3, 2017 would be the same for April 4, 2006, which you can find at the following link:
.
http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/04
.
Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out.”
.
http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/03
whataboutbob1955 almost 8 years ago
Thanks for the link David. Would you happen to have a link where you can find the Phantom?
jrankin1959 almost 8 years ago
Please, do not tell me that Annie is about to go the way of Lil’ Abner…
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
I heard back from GoComics. They thanked me for calling their attention to a technical issue and declared the matter closed. We’ll see what happens.
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Morning, Anniephans!
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I have once again contacted GoComics reminding them of the problem.
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Today’s strip, January 4, 2017 would be the same for April 5, 2006, which you can find at the following link:
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http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/05
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out.”
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http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/04
I Go Pogo almost 8 years ago
Thanks David! But I am getting worried that the only Annie we may get to see is her occasional crossover into the revitalized Dick Tracy strip. (Warbucks is woven into the current story line)
debra4life1958 almost 8 years ago
When the powers that be finally ‘fix’ the problem, they’ll probably put ALL the missed ones on at the same time.
I Go Pogo almost 8 years ago
Somehow I feel like we should all be singing “Tomorrow”
azagalag almost 8 years ago
This is what I wrote today, excuse the typo: “I’m sad to see that Little Orohan Annie has not moved on. One of the reasons I subscribe to Go Comics is that strip. What’s up with this? Please bring her back!”
This is what I got back: "We’re sorry that you’re experiencing this issue with GoComics.com!
We are aware of this issue, and are working with our tech department to try and correct it as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience."
…. I have no idea what that means…….
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Morning, Anniephans!
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Here’s the link to what would be today’s strip – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/06
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out” – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/05
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
Friday, January 6, 2017
Morning, Anniephans!
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Here’s the link to what would be today’s strip – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/07
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out” – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/06
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I’ve been getting the same runaround as everybody else, but here’s GoComics’ latest response to me. –
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Hello Davidf42,
If we had canceled the feature, we would have removed it from the site.
We appreciate your patience.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Thank you,
GoComics Support
a Universal Uclick Service
I Go Pogo almost 8 years ago
According to a banner at the top of the page this afternoon, they’re unleashing a new, improved gocomics starting Monday.
http://beta.gocomics.com/news/whats-happening/3625/the-new-gocomics-arrives-next-week
Of course, they already confess that stuff ain’t gonna work right out of the box, but I’ll give ’em 2 points for honesty.
That said, perhaps Annie will be back up and running by the middle of next week. Or the whole thing will crash. Either/or.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Here’s the Annie for Saturday, 7 Jan!
http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/08
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Here’s the Annie for Sunday, 8 Jan!
http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/09
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Morning, Anniephans!
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@Mitchell – Thank you for covering for me in my absence. And on those occassions when you beat me here, it’s nice to know that you can post the link earlier. Thanks for your help, my friend!
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out” – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/08
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
Monday, January 9, 2017
Morning, Anniephans!
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Well, I was hoping for some big stupendous change here at GoComics. Oh, well.
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Here’s the link to what would be today’s strip – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/10
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out” – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/09
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
What a let-down! I was hoping for some big stupendous change in the Annie strip! But GoComics has disappointed us before!
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 8 years ago
@David: Glad to help! :)
stealth694 almost 8 years ago
Thanks David.I am hoping “Annie” doesn’t go the way of “Yenny”
katina.cooper almost 8 years ago
I sure hope they keep the old sections up along with this new, well, I won’t say that word. I like the old sections better.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Well, at least the wrong strip is larger…;^.^ Here’s the Annie for Tuesday, 10 Jan!
http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/11
katina.cooper almost 8 years ago
If things don’t happen soon, Clovis-Rex may show up and then, Annie, Emmy Lou, Calvin and Calvin’s daughter, Bacon, will have to try to stop his destructive ways.
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Morning, Anniephans!
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I still don’t understand why GoComics won’t update this comic. But I’m trying to be patient.
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Here’s the link to what would be today’s strip – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/11 (thanks MARMELMM)
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out” – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/10
stuart almost 8 years ago
Annie is reliving the past through her dream. To follow the story, you must go to the past as well!
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 8 years ago
sigh Well, here we go again! For Wednesday, 11 January:
http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/12
:D
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Morning, Anniephans!
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Thanks MARMELMM, and here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out” – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/11
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Morning, Anniephans!
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Still no update. Darn it.
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Here’s the link to what would be today’s strip – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/13
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out” – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/12
Bob. almost 8 years ago
Nothing has been updated today. A sign of things to come?
katina.cooper almost 8 years ago
And in that secret fortress, in a dark corner, there is a stirring. A malevolent creature stirs. Disturbed from it’s resting. Time has ceased to move forward from Dec. 11. It is Clovis-Rex. The ultimate menace to a certain web site. Clovis-Rex arises and starts on his journey. The roaring crashes the wall in front of him. Daddy Warbucks and Annie, startled by sound, suddenly realize what it is. Theu also know that they cannot battle Clovis-Rex by themselves. They will have to call Alvin, his wife, Suzi, Hobbes and Bacon. Emmy Lou will also have to be called. Celeste from Sherpatown will also get a call.Everyone will be needed to battle Clovis-Rex who is on his way to gocomics headquarters to wreck havoc on those who have not updated the comics or put a way to access the old section. Everyone must battle Clovis-Rex to prevent the destruction of the cities between where Clovis-Rex is now and gocomics headquarters. Clovis-Rex is on his way.
Sportymonk almost 8 years ago
Well Good Morning DavidF42 and gang. Yes, I too am undergoing withdrawal pains concerning Annie. BUT now I am seeing that NONE of the cartoons have been updated for 1/12/17. They used to update about 1:30AM (Eastern time) and by the time I saw some strips, they were filled past the 3rd page. But it is now 7:38 AM and I hope this doesn’t become the standard as I won’t see anything after I lever for work.
I fear many may not even know yet how to access these comments. I finally went to FAQ and discovered it. Wished they had given us some “training” before the new launch not after.
gmartin997 almost 8 years ago
It looks like we’ve seen the last of Annie — no updates since 12/31/2016
gmartin997 almost 8 years ago
This is ludicrous because everybody who saw Annie abducted, virtually ending the franchise, knows this strip goes on for years.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 8 years ago
(sigh) STILL no update. Here’s today’s Annie!
http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/14
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
Friday, January 13, 2017
Morning, Anniephans!
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I’ll contact GC again and ask if they intend to update this comic.
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Thanks MARMELMM, and here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out” – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/13
katina.cooper almost 8 years ago
Clovis-Rex has looked around. Spaceman Spiff and Hobbes have arrived. Clovis-Rex immediately eats them. Then, looks around and says, “Going to gocomics headquarters isn’t worth it. It’s just a computer and nothing there to eat. I’m going home to mess with Robert the Plant. He’s more tasty”. And with that, Clovis-Rex flies away to his home.
I Go Pogo almost 8 years ago
YEOWK! I just realized Friday the 13th comes on a Friday this month!
Devonshade almost 8 years ago
Why can’t I get comics past Dec 31?
davidf42 almost 8 years ago
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Morning, Anniephans!
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I contacted GoComics again and got no answer. They’re probably tired of hearing from me.
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Here’s the link to what would be today’s strip – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2006/04/15
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Here’s the link to the 2007 Annie story, “Bust Out” – http://www.gocomics.com/annie/2008/01/14
grainpaw almost 8 years ago
Annie Held Hostage, Day14. America wonders and waits.