considering this comic was probably written six months ago, it’s weird how things cosmically line up … a harmless sight gag now becomes unintended social commentary
It’s a nitpick, I know, but whomever did the colorization should be fired. Panel 2 has light from a wall sconce, but that light would have obliterated the shadow from the hoodie coming from the other angle. Shadows and lighting may not usually be a big deal — but when it’s the entire point of the strip, a bit more attention ought to be paid….
oh, this is politics, alright. he’s drawn these of late. there are plenty of fillers drawn long ago, but each of these big-name guys will draw for current moments when they feel like saying those ‘now’ things. and this is what darby’s the best at. everyone does it some of the time, including jim davis and scott adams, thinkin’ about it seriously at 11 pm.
I suppose I’m dense, eh, but WTF is the logo or whatever on the front of his hoodie? At no magnification can I figure it out.
I appreciate that these creative minds do pay attention to current events and comment in their own ingenious ways—it’s not serendipity, but conscience in play here, I think.
What a cute kid! He looks like a mini-Rob! However, please tell me – what is that a picture of in the circle on the front of his hoodie? My friend & I just can’t figure it out.
Once the guy got out of his car and followed the kid, he lost the claim of self defense, and if he didn’t stop when the kid asked him too, according to people who support the FL. law the kid has the right to defend himself, up to and including, killing the guy……
on march 24th strip,rob is standing next to the door nob which is at waist level. now, in todays strip, it is chest level. i never saw holes and patched jeans before. i vote nephew.
OMG! THIS STRIP MADE ME LITERALLY LAUGH UNTIL THE TEARS CAME! Calm down folks! The joke is that Bucky things the Grim Reaper is coming for him because of the way Rob’s shadow is portrayed on the wall. Most people go to ball games wearing hoodies! (Thanks Geraldo Rivera for your ABUSRD COMMENTS ON HOODIES!) Anyway, Bucky’s expression in the third panel is hilarious, and THAT AND THAT ALONE is the gist of the comic strip, IMHO, anyway!
Wait a minute, are you saying I can’t get out of my car, walk after someone for a while, running…and then confront them? And in the scuffle kill him, because I’m the only one with a gun and I took the time to get close to him?? What is this country coming to, when you can’t kill somebody if you want… And the NRA, the most seditious organization ever, (They say the most important reason to have major high powered firearms is to confront the American government.) promotes conspiracy theories that are as crazy as they are un-American…I believe everyone should have a gun. Many of them if you like. But anybody who doesn’t understand and fear what the NRA is knowingly trying to do to this country, simply to increase their dues, and promote their anti government agenda, is not trying to defend our country from our real internal enemies, like the seditious NRA. God bless America and guns…God condemn the NRA….sayin’…
See what happens Bucky when you talk about reapers all week. One comes right up to your door! .Now be a brave little kitty, go get Pinky’s cricket bat and go out in that hallway and DEFEND YOURSELF! (i thiink I have been reading too many comments…… sorry.)
Bill Chapman over 12 years ago
Frame 2 or 4 are equally cringe-worthy.
P.S. first post….8-P
firedome over 12 years ago
where’s the weapon?
rf_eq over 12 years ago
not the image he was hoping to project
lastangelman over 12 years ago
considering this comic was probably written six months ago, it’s weird how things cosmically line up … a harmless sight gag now becomes unintended social commentary
wdaveonline over 12 years ago
It’s a nitpick, I know, but whomever did the colorization should be fired. Panel 2 has light from a wall sconce, but that light would have obliterated the shadow from the hoodie coming from the other angle. Shadows and lighting may not usually be a big deal — but when it’s the entire point of the strip, a bit more attention ought to be paid….
revisages over 12 years ago
oh, this is politics, alright. he’s drawn these of late. there are plenty of fillers drawn long ago, but each of these big-name guys will draw for current moments when they feel like saying those ‘now’ things. and this is what darby’s the best at. everyone does it some of the time, including jim davis and scott adams, thinkin’ about it seriously at 11 pm.
Yosarian over 12 years ago
What responsible cat lets his owner go out in a hoodie?
the burser over 12 years ago
don’t fear the reaper
SwimsWithSharks over 12 years ago
Like Satch said, maybe reapers are just goofy looking.
crobinson019 over 12 years ago
Bucky, don’t fear the Reaper, dude!
rshive over 12 years ago
Oh, Bucky is really spooked! Who’s really paying Astral Bob?
cullen_athey over 12 years ago
I suppose I’m dense, eh, but WTF is the logo or whatever on the front of his hoodie? At no magnification can I figure it out.
I appreciate that these creative minds do pay attention to current events and comment in their own ingenious ways—it’s not serendipity, but conscience in play here, I think.
Zaristerex over 12 years ago
What a cute kid! He looks like a mini-Rob! However, please tell me – what is that a picture of in the circle on the front of his hoodie? My friend & I just can’t figure it out.
Jkiss over 12 years ago
Watch out Bucky, the hoodie reapers are everywhere and they are obviously out to get us all.
zombieretreat over 12 years ago
can cats have heart attacks?
mmduzi over 12 years ago
Luv it
Varnes over 12 years ago
Once the guy got out of his car and followed the kid, he lost the claim of self defense, and if he didn’t stop when the kid asked him too, according to people who support the FL. law the kid has the right to defend himself, up to and including, killing the guy……
wynot over 12 years ago
Still can’t make heads nor tails of Rob’s sweatshirt embellishment. Doesn’t look like socks or a pennant. Please?!
hometownk Premium Member over 12 years ago
I simply love the look pf panic on Bucky’s face in panel 3. There’s not much that gets to the ol’ buckster but when it does he comes totally unglued.
MFinSC over 12 years ago
C’mon wdave, Darby isn’t an electrical engineer, he’s just a liberal cartoonist. I guess Rob qualifies to be a Congressman from Illinois, now.
doublepaw over 12 years ago
Looks like he has a package of Skittles, better blast him.
Stephen Gilberg over 12 years ago
Who is this, Rob’s nephew?
quickly24 over 12 years ago
on march 24th strip,rob is standing next to the door nob which is at waist level. now, in todays strip, it is chest level. i never saw holes and patched jeans before. i vote nephew.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 12 years ago
OMG! THIS STRIP MADE ME LITERALLY LAUGH UNTIL THE TEARS CAME! Calm down folks! The joke is that Bucky things the Grim Reaper is coming for him because of the way Rob’s shadow is portrayed on the wall. Most people go to ball games wearing hoodies! (Thanks Geraldo Rivera for your ABUSRD COMMENTS ON HOODIES!) Anyway, Bucky’s expression in the third panel is hilarious, and THAT AND THAT ALONE is the gist of the comic strip, IMHO, anyway!
RemyCool over 12 years ago
Is it just me or does that kid look disturbingly like Rob?
Varnes over 12 years ago
Wait a minute, are you saying I can’t get out of my car, walk after someone for a while, running…and then confront them? And in the scuffle kill him, because I’m the only one with a gun and I took the time to get close to him?? What is this country coming to, when you can’t kill somebody if you want… And the NRA, the most seditious organization ever, (They say the most important reason to have major high powered firearms is to confront the American government.) promotes conspiracy theories that are as crazy as they are un-American…I believe everyone should have a gun. Many of them if you like. But anybody who doesn’t understand and fear what the NRA is knowingly trying to do to this country, simply to increase their dues, and promote their anti government agenda, is not trying to defend our country from our real internal enemies, like the seditious NRA. God bless America and guns…God condemn the NRA….sayin’…
Shikamoo Premium Member over 12 years ago
I think they have these board room meetings and someone sets the agenda for the week.Just a guess.
Pygar over 12 years ago
Sounds to me like the classic case of violating the Marvin Gaye law: “Never start a gunfight with your fists!”
Hunter7 over 12 years ago
See what happens Bucky when you talk about reapers all week. One comes right up to your door! .Now be a brave little kitty, go get Pinky’s cricket bat and go out in that hallway and DEFEND YOURSELF! (i thiink I have been reading too many comments…… sorry.)
benbenson over 12 years ago
Even the G.R. is a Red Sox fan?
dbmeyer99 over 12 years ago
RE: WDAVE—It’s a COMIC STRIP, relax…
Stupendous Man!!! over 4 years ago
Well, what it turned out to be is just as scary