Pibgorn by Brooke McEldowney

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Margueritem said, about 1 month ago

Uh-oh, theys a bunch o’ demon chilluns who might very sorry real soon….
Or the mourning daemon may lead them all against Dru’s tormentor…..
Sisyphos said, about 1 month ago

If only one has horns, is he the Big Bad? –Or is he Nat, as most commentators have suggested? In either case, he looks ticked off….
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Today’s 9 Chickweed Lane

Pib: Still don’t know who this demon is. And since all the rest of them are respectfully staying back, does that mean he’s some sorta “head-honcho”?

9CWL: Mary is petrified by what she’s seeing. Although it shouldn’t have been that mind-boggling.
The Old Wolf said, about 1 month ago

I’d like to see that shot try to get published in a daily newspaper… Praise the powers that be for Webcomics.

Now… is Nat - or whoever this weeping demon is - going to take on the ranks of Tophet?
♠Lonewolf♠ said, about 1 month ago

Now, who’s who? I thought I was confused before!!
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

It’s CLOBBERIN TIME!!!!
gimmickgenius said, about 1 month ago

Looks like there’ll be Hell to pay!
Cashew Jim said, about 1 month ago

WOW What a drawing. How can HM top this for the cliffhanger? But I have no doubt that he will.
BikeNBoatN said, about 1 month ago

Interesting how all the demons look pretty much the same, with the exception of lack of horns. In all the other arcs, various demons had widely differing appearances.
KalahariNight said, about 1 month ago

Yes… I rather think he’s thinking of violent fates for Tom T right about now.
Sisyphos said, about 1 month ago

Could horns come with age in demons, as with many animals–so that he’d be of an earlier generation of demons than these newbies? If so, I’d guess it could be Nat….
fred.grenouille said, about 1 month ago

I dunno… That evil look is directed at *us* – or maybe at our friends who inhabit the pibiverse… I’m going to hide under the couch!
Fairportfan said, about 1 month ago

Ruh Roh
The Old Wolf said, about 1 month ago

Goin’ to bed “early” tonite… see you all at some point on the morrow!
Just plain Steve said, about 1 month ago

He’s got horns, the others don’t, could he be Daddy? (Nat as number one candidate…)
KalahariNight said, about 1 month ago

I think the “camera” has just swung 180 degrees between panels 1 & 2 so we’re now looking at him from somewhere near the perspective of the horde. And they are seeing what we’re seeing in the second panel.
Fly Guy said, about 1 month ago

She still has her speckles. There is still hope.
Sisyphos said, about 1 month ago

–And while I mull this over…

If I recollect rightly, Andre Norton was the author of the sf I read first; it was in our classroom library (bookshelves, really) when I was in 5th or 6th grade. That started something not yet stopped, though I haven’t read as much sf since, roughly, the 80s [no apostrophe needed…] as before….
Cashew Jim said, about 1 month ago

Got to drive 2 ladies to knitting club at church tomorrow morn, so need to head for bed. Just remember:

Bedtime: Sleep happens
BikeNBoatN said, about 1 month ago

Hard to tell, but, in the sketch, do the demons in the background have horns? Or are those just random lines depicting ears and various shapes of heads?
godozo said, about 1 month ago

If I get my angles right, I think the big beast in the upper right corner is looking at the crowd of beasts in the main picture.

One thought: If these beasts were lodged in our nasal passages, how did so many come out of a singular man? Did they reproduce inside her, or was there a calling out that cleansed the human race of nasal problems before the real problems prepared to launch themselves onto us? And is this the preamble?

(Speaking of which, where’s Satori? And how about Spitty? I wouldn’t be surprised if HE was about to show up here.)
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

gimmickgenius said, 4 minutes ago

Looks like there’ll be Hell to pay!

In both Pib and 9CWL
debra4life50 said, about 1 month ago

Was this really Tom’s doing, or was he merely the master of ceremonies or the commentator on what was going to happen anyway?
I think we’re giving Tom a lot more power than he actually has. After all, he didn’t plant those little seeds in our nasal membranes or bring about their hatchings.
However, either way, he does make an excellent scapegoat.
MurphyHerself said, about 1 month ago

fred, he’s not looking at US–he’s looking at THEM and THEY had better look out for he’s pretty mad.

She did a couple of mind melds with Nat, how can that help now?
mjolnir 9 said, about 1 month ago

He has the horns…they do not. This is an Alpha demon.
The question is, though: Is that enough to induce submissive behavior in the pack?
Or is he actually going to have to fight all of them to get it?

Also: Drusilla has now been dead for four episodes.
And tomorrow is Cliffhanger Friiiiday…
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

fred.grenouille said, 1 minute ago

I dunno… That evil look is directed at *us – or maybe at our friends who inhabit the pibiverse… I’m going to hide under the couch!*

Our Demon friend(?) here is looking to his left in frame 2, ie at the horde of demons in the background in frame 1.

I think we have nothing to fear - yet.
Tom said, about 1 month ago

SOMEbody doesn’t look very happy…. uh oh…
Fairportfan said, about 1 month ago

9CL Mary’s brainlock put me in mind of this.
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

Goodnight Old Wolf and Cashew Jim
CoBass said, about 1 month ago

@Steve, @godozo - Welcome! Don’t recall seeing you here before. (Forgive me if I’ve missed something…)
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

**Fairportfan said, 1 minute ago

9CL Mary’s brainlock put me in mind of this.**

ROTFLMAO Good link!
onergie said, about 1 month ago

Too many options, so many characters. I think I’ll sit quietly and see what happens, it’s sure to be unexpected. Since I don’t know what to expect. I’m babbling.
Saskfan said, about 1 month ago

KalahariNight: sorry to have to correct you, but the camera only moved 90 degrees, dear.

TO everyone: thanks for the reading suggestions yesterday! Someone mentioned Pratchett; he’s read every one he could lay hands on, and loves them.

I’ll go through yesterday’s comments and collect the book suggestions when my head isn’t thundering. It’s not a migraine this time, but back and shoulder spasms. Time for the chiropractor. But for now the Robaxicet is starting to kick in… Better living through chemistry!!

Actually, I read every headache is a migraine until proven otherwise. This was from someone who had worked in a pain clinic.
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

Saskfan, hope you feel better soon.
jml58 said, about 1 month ago

There will be hell to pay.

But who is footing the bill?
Sisyphos said, about 1 month ago

Hell hath no fury…like a demon enraged!
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

Saskfan Another reading suggestion: The Riverworld series by Philip Jose Farmer. The portrayals of historical and fictional characters in a very out-of-context setting is quite unique.
Ladywolf17 said, about 1 month ago

Oh it’s personal now!
Ladywolf17 said, about 1 month ago

MAXIE

By ladywolf17

Part Two - Life With The Old Man

Maxie may have not had all the comforts of home, but being with the old man made her happy. With an old rope that one of the homeless people found and gave to him, the old man proceeded to make a leash.

Maxie was ready to go for a walk. She barked playfully as the old man hooked up the rope to her collar. A small boy named Timmy asked his mom if he could go with them. She saw no harm in it so she allowed Timmy to go.

The three were off and soon came up to a park. The old man took his place on a bench that was in the shade and watched with a smile as Timmy and Maxie played fetch. Despite being homeless, life was good. The old man gave praise to God, and laughed as Maxie was engaged in a tug of war battle with Timmy. The old man began to have a coughing fit. He took out a handkerchief and wiped his nose and mouth. Blood! His disease was getting worse.

As the evening hour began to come near The three of them headed back to the alleyway. Timmy went back to where his mother was, and the old man and Maxie took up their spot. The night was cold, and rain began to fall. The old man shivered and coughed in his sleep. Maxie laid next to him trying to keep him warm, but even she began to shiver.

Morning soon came. The old man was up and took a sip of whiskey from his flask. It warmed him right up. He was ready to begin another day He got up to walk over to where his friends were. Without warning he fell and did not get up again By the time that his friends reached his side, he had died. Old age had got him before the lung cancer could.

TO BE CONTINUED……………..
Ladywolf17 said, about 1 month ago

I can stay up for awhile, but only a short while.
Ladywolf17 said, about 1 month ago

Is this demon with the horns the father of all the others.

P.S. I hope the cliffhanger is going to be a good one.
baslim_the_begger said, about 1 month ago

I’d say that our horned friend’s mood is one of:

“to the last I grapple with thee;
from hell’s heart I stab at thee;
for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee”

I’m sure that’s how I would feel…
BikeNBoatN said, about 1 month ago

for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee

Ah, the immortal words of Khan!
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

Ladywolf (whimper) I can’t believe he died. (sniffle)

But well written young lady, well written
BikeNBoatN said, about 1 month ago

And Captain Ahab….
Sisyphos said, about 1 month ago

9CWL: Seth, how can you stand there mixing the salad (? spaghetti, something…) and act so innocent when you’ve just scared Mary stiff and angered your roommate/dance partner (who has been know to level a bully or two)?
Ladywolf17 said, about 1 month ago

It’s okay! Afternoonhandyman at least Maxie gave him joy for the time that he had left.
waycyber said, about 1 month ago

It’s Balloon Day
Mikkail said, about 1 month ago

Hey - just a thought - all the minor demons look rather p*ed also… I wonder if they are also big fans of Dru and are blaming our horned friend , who is after all, standing over what appears to be (though I trust not permanently) a fresh body…
Ladywolf17 said, about 1 month ago

Good night everybody.