Rip Haywire by Dan Thompson for January 22, 2020

So THAT’S why he looked stout!

Shouldn’t the fishermen be named Edgar and Chauncey?

I see you couldn’t lose the cheesy hat, though.

Ah yes. The old inflato-coat trick.

These guys…weren’t they last seen in the local flapjackery (pancake house)?

Extra strapping to allow for more pancakes. Our hero is in danger of going soft around the middle.

I hope they’re using pancakes for bait.

Losing the coat is one thing. We can’t expect Rip to give up the Dick Tracy look completely until the case is solved.

Besides, don’t be surprised if he has another coat just like it on stand-by…

KA-SHODDY DEATH TRAP!

Good ear, just not much of a man of action. "

HEY MAN, COULD YOU HOLD IT DOWN, YOUR SCARING THE FISH!"

Very perceptive, Vern.

Ka-scape!