What’s with the second Magi’s sheep? Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh I remember. Maybe he was visually challenged. In that case, he “Only had Ewe for Eyes.” Happy Holidays, everybody.
I don’t mean to be a wet blanket, but the number of Iranian astrologers is unknown (for a time four was traditional) and they were not present at the birth. They clearly state to Herod that the new king of Israel HAS BEEN born; they then go to “Mary’s house” in Bethlehem to pay their respects (not that they have any reason to), the king then decides to rub out all two-year-old boys, and modern scholarship generally holds that the legend (which is absurd on a number of levels) envisions the epiphany as taking place when baby Jesus was about two.
And quite unnecessary; Judea-Samaria was basically a police state, and it wouldn’t have required any effort at all to find out exactly where a passel of exotic travelers had called, in a sleepy burg like Bethlehem. People would be talking about it for weeks.
Lio has somehow got his hands on the very classic Time Machine from the movie! And his impulse is so very Christmassy. I wouldn’t necessarily christen him “the Fourth Wiseman,” though….
The kid bearing a lamb in the middle in the last panel is not a magi, but a shepherd. Notice that the previous panel shows two men with shepherd’s crooks and the one with the lamb around his shoulders. Probably one of the magi on the camel. Nice of Mark to remember the shepherds as well as magi.
momofalex7 over 5 years ago
He would have loved it.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
oh, that’s classic of you, Lio
Nachikethass over 5 years ago
The fourth Magus! And Lio’s time machine is of HG Wells’ design!!
juncarlo over 5 years ago
Lio is a peculiar child but with a big heart. Thanks Mark.
Bilan over 5 years ago
Now the other kids will be jealous. Jesus will be the first one on his block with the doll.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 5 years ago
And thus, later on, we have the “Laughing Jesus” images…
Very thoughtful, Lio!
mr_sherman Premium Member over 5 years ago
I hope there’s extra batteries.
over 5 years ago
It’s the thought that counts. Nice gift, Lio.
chris_weaver over 5 years ago
Then He tickled unto him.
And saw that it was good.
DaBoogadie over 5 years ago
And if He keeps it in the original packaging…
ChristineMurphy over 5 years ago
Pushing the Like button is just not enough for this one. Love it.
car2ner over 5 years ago
I think Lio and the Little Drummer Boy could have been good friends. Well done
bbbmorrell over 5 years ago
This explains a lot about Christianity… the Inquisition for one.
carlzr over 5 years ago
If time travel were possible the line at the Nativity would stretch for miles.
pekenpug over 5 years ago
Huh, I thought he’d give Him a squid.
johndifool over 5 years ago
They’ll just conclude, in their horror, that the toy is possessed by a demon…
CrzyDyeman over 5 years ago
the third wise man looks like he is carrying a lava lamp. peace and love.
newyorkslim over 5 years ago
awwwwww…. lovely.
Bookworm over 5 years ago
What’s with the second Magi’s sheep? Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh I remember. Maybe he was visually challenged. In that case, he “Only had Ewe for Eyes.” Happy Holidays, everybody.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member over 5 years ago
Let’s face it…Lio’s gift is the one that the child will like best!
AndrewSihler over 5 years ago
I don’t mean to be a wet blanket, but the number of Iranian astrologers is unknown (for a time four was traditional) and they were not present at the birth. They clearly state to Herod that the new king of Israel HAS BEEN born; they then go to “Mary’s house” in Bethlehem to pay their respects (not that they have any reason to), the king then decides to rub out all two-year-old boys, and modern scholarship generally holds that the legend (which is absurd on a number of levels) envisions the epiphany as taking place when baby Jesus was about two.
And quite unnecessary; Judea-Samaria was basically a police state, and it wouldn’t have required any effort at all to find out exactly where a passel of exotic travelers had called, in a sleepy burg like Bethlehem. People would be talking about it for weeks.
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member over 5 years ago
At first glance this seems to be a little snide, but it’s perfectly in keeping with Liō’s thinking. He means it sincerely.
LukeJavan8 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Very appropriate.
biz.gocomics over 5 years ago
Stopped off in 1996 to pick one up, first, I see, Lio!
craigwestlake over 5 years ago
The sheep must be named “Myrrh”…
WCraft Premium Member over 5 years ago
As the old expression goes, “It’s the thought that counts…” A gift is a gift.
Sisyphos over 5 years ago
Lio has somehow got his hands on the very classic Time Machine from the movie! And his impulse is so very Christmassy. I wouldn’t necessarily christen him “the Fourth Wiseman,” though….
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 5 years ago
The kid bearing a lamb in the middle in the last panel is not a magi, but a shepherd. Notice that the previous panel shows two men with shepherd’s crooks and the one with the lamb around his shoulders. Probably one of the magi on the camel. Nice of Mark to remember the shepherds as well as magi.
Remember who was “The Lamb of God.”
Cameron1988 Premium Member over 5 years ago
LMAO!
TlalocW over 5 years ago
Tickle-Me-Elmo is 22-years-old. How’s that make ya feel, sunshine? You’re welcome.
CorinneSiobahnBastarache over 5 years ago
Why didn’t Lio bring Frankenstein? LOL!!!
ALioDad over 5 years ago
Such a kind heart, it’s a shame he lost his mom…