Oh, that Eleanor. Control freak, or just a perfectionist?
Well, things are proceeding swimmingly. Everyone is focused on the task at hand, the discombobulationotron is ready for testing, and the pudding machine works beautifully.
What could possibly go wrong?
Or, if everything went right, would that be worse?
Coming up-Thursday’s strip might be late. I have a project that I’m working on with a very talented fellow creator, and it might take some time away from Groovy, Kinda. I’ll keep you posted. Thanks for your patience!
Here’s the first panel, without lettering:
Had to look twice at that first panel, I wondered at first why Anya was sitting at Eleanor’s desk! My mistake.
I had to look at that panel several more times, though, because of the incredible attention to detail both in the foreground and out the window. That’s one of the things that makes this strip so great – I don’t know of any other cartoonist who puts so much work into each strip. It’s appreciated, believe me!
Thank you! It’s a lot of work, and a lot of fun. I’m so glad you like it.
I think my love of crowded panels harkens back to my formative years reading MAD Magazine.
I really want a pudding machine now. Yum! I can’t wait to see what will happen when they turn on the discombobulationotron.
Unfortunately, it’s not Robespierre-proof.
Yes, having a doorway to other dimensions could lead to some interesting interactions.
We know the Vatican Assassins won’t show up, since they’re already in this world.
I’ve zoomed in on that first panel to check out some of those “details…”
A. She’s working on cleaning a gun. It’s in pieces on her desk (very neatly arranged pieces.)
B. There’s a fair amount of brandy and so forth on that window ledge.
C. It appears that “War of the Worlds” is going on in the background…
Don’t forget her ashtray. She probably knew the original owner.
I’ll put up a copy of the original without any dialogue tonight.
I didn’t even pick up on the pistol and the giant walker on first glance. And boy, the thought of Eleanor with a pistol and a giant grin on her face is quite unsettling.
It sure is good to see Amy back in uniform. She looked so uncomfortable in that monkey suit. (And I remember the plank, too)
Um, is Eleanor using a black Bakelite rotary phone? What a traditionalist. 🙂
“8 days without a genetic transfer safety violation”? O.o
Oh, lordie… I’m old enough that that phone looked perfectly natural to me… 🙁
That Larry. perfect head of hair that I bet even discombobulation couldn’t mess up. Man, I’m so glad to see you back at it these past few months and working on projects. It’s very uplifting and inspiring to see your heroes overcome adversity and step back into the ring swinging.
I both fear and admire your ability to stuff panels full of little bitty details. This page is just the latest in perfect examples of that ability.
Thank you, my dear. I’m surprised you didn’t mention what Robie’s doing in panel two.
I was thinking of your reaction while I was drawing him.
It looks like he’s about the drop the hammer. On a chicken.
Wait…is that…
…a chicken fez?!
If it is, it’s by accident, I assure you.
But a chicken fez could show up sometime soon.
OMG! How did I miss that?
So the ‘lil stinker is a Predator, not just an omnivore.
I’m thinking he needs a story arc of his own Charlie…….Hint, hint
Robespierre has always been an avid bird watcher.
That’s how he survived when Edison was over at Larry’s.
And a Robespierre story arc would be fun…