Pibgorn by Brooke McEldowney

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fear-ciuil said, 3 months ago

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Margueritem said, 3 months ago

An explotion of sea urchins!
Joe Minotaur said, 3 months ago

From Yesterday:

QUIZ TIME

What will we see tonight?

9CWL:
.1. Diane delivering the clothes to the others.
.2. Diane directing the others to the clothes.
.3. Either way, Diane gives Monty credit.
.4. Thorax and Monty reconcile as planned.
.5. Monty has a final word with Sr Stevens.
.6. Amos brings Edda back to appologize.
.7. A balloonful of tourists record the events and post online.

Answer: None of the Above.

Pibgorn:
.1. Dru returns to her seat.
.2. One last question.
.3. Popcorn. Lots and lots of popcorn.
.4. These commercial massages.
.5. More volcano coverage.
.6. The choice is made!
.7. Brave Sir Robin ran away.(No!)
.8. Bravely ran away, away.(I didn’t!)
.9. When danger rears it’s ugly head,
.10. he bravely turned his tail and fled.(No!)
.11. Yes, brave Sir Robin turned about,(I didn’t!)
.12. gallantly he chickened out.
.13. Bravely taking to his feet,(I never did!)
.14. he very bravely creeped.(Oh, lie!)
.15. He is the Brave Sir Robin!(I never!)
Sisyphos said, 3 months ago

What hath Drusillla wrought? The Nether Realm is about to get a make-over!
Ladywolf17 said, 3 months ago

Oh Gawd! something big is happening.
waycyber said, 3 months ago

Wow! I’ll say it again. This is no cartoon. This is a Graphic Novel in daily instalments.
The Old Wolf said, 3 months ago

Pib

9CWL

Round up the usual suspects!
Gweedo Murray said, 3 months ago

Gweedo Murray said, from happenings last night ago

Sisyphos said, 1 eviction notice ago

I have no fear of eviction, Gweedo!
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Of course not Sisyphos. The ignoirant, or in this case, confused need not fear. You were wrong. What a relief. One more day on the couch….

ladywolf17 said, 1 Chubby Huggs ago

That’s good to know Gweedo.
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Yup.
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Pib.- No characters, no dialog… a new trend ! Drive by cartooning.
Saskfan said, 3 months ago

I am So Lost. But the art is so wonderful, I don’t want to get found.

I love the scribbley bits in today’s sketch.
Joe Minotaur said, 3 months ago

9CWL:
Seth knows Edda too well.

Pibgorn:
Dru’s Volcano is breaking through to He||. What will happen now that the Lava/Virus has hit the water? Is this how Tom T. forces Dru to clean up her own mess?
The Old Wolf said, 3 months ago

@waycyber Let us not forget that authors in the illustrious tradition of Dickens had many of their works published serially. I’m quite intrigued to see which Pib story next comes out in dead tree edition.
Sisyphos said, 3 months ago

Is this Phlegethon? Or Tartaros? –Sisyphos should know, but I’m lost in Couchly Confusion, as Gweedo Murray can testify!
TennesseeD said, 3 months ago

I give up! I’ll keep reading, but: I give up!
waycyber said, 3 months ago

IT’S HUG A UNIFORM DAY!

If you see someone in uniform, give them a hug.
pittfall said, 3 months ago

I love how Mr. McE draws reflections. Beautiful.
Gweedo Murray said, 3 months ago

Sisyphos is online for a Pib pension. Escherian ether bits will keep him well in his spaced age.

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I hope the next uniform I see isn’t on a slaughter house worker.
ejcapulet said, 3 months ago

Gweedo Murray said,

I hope the next uniform I see isn’t on a slaughter house worker.

Or the city sewage engineer.
Sisyphos said, 3 months ago

–Or an Imperial Storm Trooper.
Joe Minotaur said, 3 months ago

Or writing me a ticket.
UncaAlby said, 3 months ago

oooooh, look! the pretty butterflies are making auroree borialees!

yaaaaaay!
Sisyphos said, 3 months ago

UncaAlby, did you skip your calmative again?!
Gweedo Murray said, 3 months ago

He sure didn’t skip his laxative. I mean… did ya hear that !?
BikeNBoatN said, 3 months ago

Sure is pretty. Haven’t a clue what it is, but it sure is pretty!

9CL: I love Seth’s eyebrows. So very descriptive without a word being said.
paciii said, 3 months ago

9CwL: Little miss Innocense… He doesn’t even need to ask further…
Ladywolf17 said, 3 months ago

WASTELAND

Part Four
Shades

The demon ran holding me in a painful vice - grip tight hold. All around us I could hear the loud wailing cries of the shades.

It was in the late night hours now. The wind was chilly, and I could feel goosebumps on my arms. ” Head for the lake, we’ll be safe if they can’t track us ” . said I hoping that I was right.

We made it to the lake and waded in to a bank with tall brush, perfect for hiding. we watched as the shades and their awful wailing cries passed us by. Finally! despite the cold chill of the lake, I got up the nerve to ask my demon friend about the shades.

” They are the spirits of the undead, forced to serve the Dark Lord for all eternity, and it appears that they are after you, my mortal friend “. The demon said, as we quietly made are way out of the freezing water.

A thick fog was beginning to settle in now. Visibility was now impossible for both me and the demon to see all around, much less each other. ” Hold on to my hand, and don’t let go, no matter what happens “. He said to me.

As we began to walk, we again could hear the wailing cries of the shades as they were coming closer.
” Stand your ground, and remain still “. The demon said to me and continued, ” Remember what Tara said to you, have faith and it will protect you, and guide you “.

The shades circled us now. I don’t know about the demon, but I was scared for my life. ” Pitiful human, you can not hide from us, we hear your heartbeat and smell your
fear “. The shades all said in their mocking voices.

They came at us then. The demon began slashing at them with his claws, and I, slashing at them with only my dagger.

The situation was looking grim for us. There was just no way we could get rid of these ghostly shades. I let go of the demons hand, even though I wasn’t supposed to and held my necklace with the cross. Have faith Tara had told me.

Suddenly! lightning began to flash all around us. The shades were the ones that were terrified this time. I could hear their wailing cries of pain as each one was struck by the lightning and vanished.

As the fog began to clear up now, I could see a shadow with wings emerging. ” Hello, big brother “. said the figure in the fog, to the demon who was as surprised as I was.

The figure stepped out of the fog revealing to us to be a Succubus, a female demon, and the little sister of my demon friend. ” Kiri ” ! Said the demon, as she walked over to us. TO BE CONTINUED

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

Once again we end another chapter in my ongoing story of the WASTELAND. Tune in tomorrow night for yet another installment.
Sisyphos said, 3 months ago

Wow, ladywolf17!

Is Kiri any relative of our Drusilla?
Gweedo Murray said, 3 months ago

Waaail suckmybus. This story’s like a quick get up ‘n’ go and then the light at the next block goes red just as yer hittin’ 3rd…
Ladywolf17 said, 3 months ago

Only if you want her to be Sisyphos.
Ladywolf17 said, 3 months ago

That’s right Gweedo, I only write till I end a chapter, then make you wait till tomorrow. Kind of like a late night soap opera.
Ladywolf17 said, 3 months ago

Well, once again it’s time for me to end my rounds and turn in for the night.
Ladywolf17 said, 3 months ago

Before I do go , I decided earlier today while I was having fun, was what character should I introduce to my readers. Then I went into a deep thought period where my creative abilities lie, and came up with the idea of The demon having a little sister. So a succubus would come in to my story.
Joseph Houk said, 3 months ago

…There are times when Brooke loses me with his plot work. Then again, that’s what I liked most about this comic in the first place.(I started following after the “ghost in the piano” arc, many many MANY years ago.)
UncaAlby said, 3 months ago

Anybody got a recipe for Russian submarine sandwiches?
The Old Wolf said, 3 months ago

@UncaAlby I don’t eat’em. They keep surfacing…
Mattimeomeg said, 3 months ago

We just bought A LOT of peaches. Does anyone have recipes for peaches? My mom and I have experience with canning and jars are not in short supply, but ideas are. Thanks!
IamMac said, 3 months ago

“The urchins are falling, the urchins are falling”

I didn’t know there was water “down there”?

I have a feeling there is a balance in the force (“Luke”) being carried out.
MasterDiver said, 3 months ago

Final report from the Gehenna Seismic Observatory: “PANDEMONIUM, PANDEMONIUM!! THIS IS IT!!!!!!(GArble-squack-SILENCE)

Toasted GT Bagels, assorted low-fat cream cheeses, and Hot Coffee are now being served at the sideboard.

Considering their thermal effects, Could the Little Black Puffballs be a form of Maxwell’s Demons?
Radical-Knight said, 3 months ago

So Dru is expected to clean up Tom’s flooded living room?
waycyber said, 3 months ago

High Wire

Friar James watched his novice, Simon, who was stomping and banging and clattering and showing all the signs of adolescent frustration.

“What troubles you, Simon?”

“I want to be free.”

“And what is freedom?”

“Being able to do whatever I like. I’m tired of study, and chores, and lessons.”

“Come with me, then.”

Friar James took Simon to the Big Top of a circus, where he indicated the high wire act that was practising.

“Are they free?”

“Yes. Look how they twist and somersault.”

“Do you see their practice harnesses?”

“Yes.”

“Do you see the net below them?”

“Yes.”

“That is why they can be free to perform on the high wire. If they slip, the harness protects them. If the harness breaks, the net protects them.”

“But they do not use a harness when they perform in front of an audience.”

“Nevertheless, what they do without the harness is because they have pratcised with one. And there is still the net. So you see, when you yearn for freedom, remember that you cannot truly be free unless you recognise hazards and plan for them.”

“But if those high wire performers wanted to avoid hazards, they would not be up there in the first place.”

“A life worth living is full of hazards. To avoid them all, a person would have to avoid life. And that in itself is a hazard. To learn how to deal with hazards is to be confident and free of fear. So we must be willing to listen to those that have walked the path before us. What you perceive as limits to your freedom are the very things that make you free.”
waycyber said, 3 months ago

Perhaps we will rejoin Bill and Ed for their viewpoint.
Kaibyo said, 3 months ago

oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Purty fireworks!!!
bhandraoijo said, 3 months ago

I have always loved storms with lots of lightening and such! Absolutely gorgeous! To see such sights makes me ok with waiting another day for the next step towards the final conflict.
Poms said, 3 months ago

Just love this art - even if I am confused!
Fireworks? Sea Urchins? Butterflies? Fuzzy things?

ladywolf - you do have quite the talent. As time moves on, remember where that creativity lies within. It will take you far.

I am posting the Facebook and Twitter links to the promotion of the project I am working on. This is the name we are using currently - however, I am sure that will change down the road.

“Become a Fan” of GhostWriter
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ghost-Writer/109169272459

If you are into twitter - here is that link
http://twitter.com/ghostwritertv

I will drop off coffee, coffee cake and other goodies as before returning to RL…..
waycyber said, 3 months ago

I just heard Bow Selector is performing in a Michael Jackson tribute. I thought he was one of Robin Hood’s men.
kcboomer said, 3 months ago

This looks like the bad stuff just broke through the ceiling above the River Styx.
waycyber said, 3 months ago

@kcboomer said 25 minutes ago
This looks like the bad stuff just broke through the ceiling above the River Styx.

Styx and stones? Watch out for broken bones.
TheDoctortheoneonlya... said, 3 months ago

@ WAYCYBER: Re:HIGH WIRE. Excellent story. that would make a great story to read in a U.S. Civics class. It describes the way some think over here concerning The U.S. Constitution and freedom. Good stuff, you should publish.
@ OLD WOLF:Thanks for that page on “weird food” especially the parts about the lungs,organs, cooked in stomach. I really appreciated my lil’ chocolate donuts & Lipton tea. Hey I ran Volunteer Ambulance Medic and would sit in Rest’raunts between calls w/other crews and would talk over ‘bad stuff from calls’ while eating, cleared out a lotta joints.
pibfan868 said, 3 months ago

Wow, slow morning on the Pibby pages! Do I spy Dru in the last panel? Transformation into psychic energy urchins would mean no central target for Tom to blast.~~~~
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9CL—at least this time she had the help of the sister, she didn’t come up with that plan all by herself!~~~~~~
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Multi-grain sprouted bagels with nut butters, cream cheese and blueberry, sour cherry, or strawberry jam–your choice! Fresh ground organic fair trade coffee and newly squeezed juice to go with–I’ll be back~
maeverin said, 3 months ago

okay, i see water and something cracking above spilling the dog burrs. is that the sky or the volcanoe?

ladywolf, i am sincerely enjoying this story! can’t wait for more!
BTW how is your dad? we haven’t seen him in a while.
EDIT: nevermind, he was here last night. Hi wolfbyte!

waycyber
excellent.
ToniAnne said, 3 months ago

@Mattimeomeg I like to make peach jam with some clove in it.
Of course there is the obvious peach cobbler.
When I used to bottle, I would pack the peaches in pureed peach instead of water or syrup… water leaches the flavor, and syrup ruins it to my way of thinking… peach puree is perfect… all perfectly peach flavored!
I just got a deal on a box of bing cherries…$5 a box which holds 18 pounds… they are all now drying for later in the year when cherries are out of season… must remember to do this also with cranberries!