Packed with humor and heart, JumpStart is a modern comic strip with a classic feel. At the core of the JumpStart family is Joe Cobb, a big-city cop, and his wife, Marcy, a nurse in a bustling Philadelphia hospital. Their jobs are easy compared to the challenge of raising four kids. At the end of the day, Joe and Marcy want what we all want: a good night's sleep. Their oldest, Sunny, is an avid reader who can answer your questions before you have time to do a Google search. Her brother, Jojo (aka Joseph Cobb, Jr.), has aspirations of being president. In fact, he already is president — of his second-grade class. Joe and Marcy's newest surprise additions are the twins, Tommi and Teddy. This talkative pair began conversing in the womb and are still going strong. Imagine what they'll say when they actually learn to speak! Rounding out the cast is Crunchy, a grouchy but warm-hearted police officer who is Joe's partner, and a host of extended family members and friends. You'll enjoy the wit and wisdom of this colorful, unpredictable cast, which includes the antics of in-laws, co-workers, a 6-year-old doctor, and a texting dog named Snoog-A-Boo.
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Joe Vanilla by Mark Litzler
Just Say Uncle by Dan Pavelich
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Agent54 said, 6 months ago
I think I know where all 300 guests from facebook and work are going to be on Thanksgiven. Wonder who will cook the food and bring it?
SueB1863 said, 6 months ago
Why would an art gallery hold a one-day art showing on Thanksgiving??
jimmyh43105
said, 6 months ago
@SueB1863
My thoughts exactly. I love art, but the last thing I’m going to do on Thanksgiving Day is go to an art gallery.
hcr1985 said, 6 months ago
What kind of art Gallery is open on Thanksgiving? There are art galleries and museums where I live, and they are closed on days like that!!
emjaycee said, 6 months ago
@jimmyh43105
Most of the art museums and galleries near my house are closed on major holidays like Thanksgiving. This must be the comic strip version of ‘deus ex machina’ – step in and save at the last minute. I do see an upside – Marcy caters the event, everyone shows up and loves Charlene’s pottery, buys most of the offerings: everyone is happy, especially the gallery owner who gets a cut of the sales.
Nelly55 said, 6 months ago
earth to commenters…….
this is a comic strip
The Wolf In Your Midst said, 6 months ago
@Nelly55
True that. “Rule of Funny” supercedes all!
AStarofDestiny said, 6 months ago
@jimmyh43105
I love your avatar!
Night-Gaunt49 said, 6 months ago
Now what museum of art would be open on Thanksgiving Day? Late in the afternoon maybe.
tegm said, 6 months ago
Gosh, I’ve not had time to browse this site in ages – this is one of my favorite comics, I’ve only now read the funnies in the Sunday paper (on actual paper!) from a few weeks back. I don’t know if Mr. Armstrong has time to read his comments but I just wanted to say how much I love his treatment of characters, I really loved the comic where Marcy was showing Jojo’s class her math skills as a nurse. Thank you so much for making female characters strong and intelligent, and for the realistic and charming depiction of a hard-working family, as always. I have so many comics to catch up on, but I went to this one first.
robb armstrong said, 6 months ago
@tegm Thank you, I’ve missed seeing your comments on my site.