Alice: Petey! Look what Dill's mom was going to throw away! You can use it for one of your shoebox dioramas! Petey: This will be my Sistine Chapel! Alice: This will be my hat!
Aww! How nice of Alice to get that delightfully large shoebox for her diorama-obsessed big brother! That was really kind of you, Alice! Plus, you got a fine lid/hat , too! Everybody wins today!
Maybe Dill’s brothers had a grow spurt. Or maybe they built a giant robot out of cardboard, shopping carts and Dill’s broken dreams and the robot needed shoes.
Not to belittle the other artists fine works, but I think Lincoln has had the best run so far. He really captures the mood and mindset that is Cul de Sac.
I didn’t realize until told (very recently) that it isn’t only the art that’s guest-provided but also the speech and story lines. Which shows how good an ear these folks have and how careful attention they have paid. And yesterday I thought Richard had come back , the art was so close.Well done!
Definitely has the Cul de Sac rhythm with the double punch at the end! I’ve always wondered about Petey’s teacher. He/she never shows up, or am I missing something? Just wondering…
margueritem over 12 years ago
Perfect! A fine job, Lincoln!
David Wright Premium Member over 12 years ago
That’s really thoughtful of Alice: she deserves a hug, Petey!
Wallaby over 12 years ago
Great! I love the last frame!
Sisyphos over 12 years ago
Aww! How nice of Alice to get that delightfully large shoebox for her diorama-obsessed big brother! That was really kind of you, Alice! Plus, you got a fine lid/hat , too! Everybody wins today!
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
bignate is doing a great job. The best guest yet.
JoanHelen over 12 years ago
Yes, Lincoln I think we are all agreed that you have captured the spirit of Cul de Sac very well.
sambaza over 12 years ago
Loving Petey’s eyes in the second panel.
feyziozsahin over 12 years ago
I look forward to seeing Petey’s masterpiece :)
bignate creator over 12 years ago
Thanks all of you for the kind words.
snarkm over 12 years ago
Maybe Dill’s brothers had a grow spurt. Or maybe they built a giant robot out of cardboard, shopping carts and Dill’s broken dreams and the robot needed shoes.
finale over 12 years ago
Diorama on the box top for a traveling exhibit?
OldestandWisest over 12 years ago
For his biggest diorama to date, wouldn’t calling it his “St. Peter’s Cathedral” be more appropriate than “Sistine Chapel?”
eddygurge over 12 years ago
Not to belittle the other artists fine works, but I think Lincoln has had the best run so far. He really captures the mood and mindset that is Cul de Sac.
dramac333 over 12 years ago
Lincoln, you are doing a fantastic job – mind you, I still can’t wait for Richard’s return, but this week’s strips have been excellent!
vldazzle over 12 years ago
I agree with you all! Today in particular spurs the imagination.
Chibi-robo64 over 12 years ago
Peirce really nailed it. Now if Stephen Pastis would draw a week’s strip, I would be exploding with geekiness right now.
kjs9 over 12 years ago
That last panel is full of win!
J Quest over 12 years ago
Brilliant!But is the world ready for Petey’s magnum opus? Bring on the diorama drama!
TArbiter over 12 years ago
Petey’s eyes in p2…priceless, hahahaha. You’re doing a great job, Lincoln. The best guest cartoonist yet, in my opinion.
Stephen Gilberg over 12 years ago
When’s the last time Petey was so happy?
nancytrum over 12 years ago
this is what won the ruben/reuben award?
ermaltwo over 12 years ago
shades of the Wiggum kid…
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 12 years ago
Nice hat Alice! Really nice! It becomes you!
I sure wish we would get to see what Lincoln puts in Petey’s diorama!
harebell over 12 years ago
I didn’t realize until told (very recently) that it isn’t only the art that’s guest-provided but also the speech and story lines. Which shows how good an ear these folks have and how careful attention they have paid. And yesterday I thought Richard had come back , the art was so close.Well done!
Popeyesforearm over 12 years ago
I usually give my 13EEEE shoe boxes out to the homeless.
LaurieandMarls over 12 years ago
Definitely has the Cul de Sac rhythm with the double punch at the end! I’ve always wondered about Petey’s teacher. He/she never shows up, or am I missing something? Just wondering…
damnage over 12 years ago
Let’s hope we get to see Petey’s Masterpiece. This week has been great fun to read.
Tyrnn over 12 years ago
This comic strip rather nicely sums up the personalities of both characters in a wonderful panel. I love it.
trekkermint over 12 years ago
great stuff this week
Xsia over 12 years ago
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!