Pibgorn by Brooke McEldowney

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fear-ciuil said, about 1 month ago

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Margueritem said, about 1 month ago

A most bloody and fitting revenge. Little smoke demon Tom looks a bit nonplussed.
BikeNBoatN said, about 1 month ago

It slices…..it dices……it julienne’s demons……
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

Ok Ladywolf, it’s up.
BikeNBoatN said, about 1 month ago

Where’s Nat and Dru?
paciii said, about 1 month ago

SO
Where’s Maurice? And Igor?
Sisyphos said, about 1 month ago

Two demon heads, one demon arm; and Nat has shifted his field of fire from the sketch to a more target-rich sector!

Go Team!
pittfall said, about 1 month ago

ooo, bloody.
fatuncle said, about 1 month ago

BikeNBoatN, Dru is on the floor out cold, Nat off to the right, shooting a demon in the back.
Willhelm said, about 1 month ago

Hell, Hell, the gang’s all here!

That’s a target rich environment for sure.
Sisyphos said, about 1 month ago

Geoff punts one; Oognat is coming in for a landing close to Tomtwit….
AmriloJim said, about 1 month ago

Looks like Tom is trying to lose himself in the melee.
Gweedo Murray said, about 1 month ago

This is pathetic. There’s so-o-o many of them. There’s a wild card for our guys that’s not being played yet.
BikeNBoatN said, about 1 month ago

Geoff and Roger’s coats are both the same color. And Lena’s top is just a slightly lighter shade of nearly the same color.

And since I’m making those statements regarding color, it probably shows that I got a 58 on that color hue test yesterday.
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

BikeNBoatN said, 2 meles ago

It slices…..it dices……it julienne’s demons……

It’s Sledge-o-matic
BikeNBoatN said, about 1 month ago

Ok, duh….I saw Nat all along…..but Dru is still pretty well hidden.
whardin1960 said, about 1 month ago

Fooled us! Figured we’d have to wait until after a Friday cliffhanger to get to the battle. Cool!
♠Lonewolf♠ said, about 1 month ago

They need an ace-in-the-hole for sure!!
MurphyHerself said, about 1 month ago

They do look seriously outnumbered. I’d love to see the look on Lena’s face. Where’s that accordion?
Urquell said, about 1 month ago

If you have an infinity of demons then each member of our gang will have to kill an infinity of demons — leaving an infinity of demons. This may take awhile.
The Old Wolf said, about 1 month ago

Should be an innaresting cliffhanger tomorrow. As for tonite, I’m climing the wooden hill.

Pleasant dreams, all.

SugarHouse BBQ Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 cups water
2 quarts red potatoes cubed, 1/8 pieces, depending on size.

Directions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Combine all ingredients, except potatoes, in a bowl. Pour mixture over potatoes that have been placed in a baking pan, stir to mix. Lower oven temperature to 375 degrees. Bake potatoes uncovered about 1 1/2 hours, stirring thoroughly every 20 minutes. Remember to scrape sides and recoat potatoes each time to prevent burning. If all the water has evaporated before the potatoes are fully cooked, add another 1/2 cup of water. Continue baking potatoes until fully cooked and golden-brown in color. All the water should be evaporated before removing potatoes from the oven.
SugarHouse BBQ
fear-ciuil said, about 1 month ago

snerk

Llefty’s taken a field trip to Frog Applause….
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

They may be outnumbered, but they have indominatable righteous indignation. (Not to mention various sharp pointy things). I KNOW they will triumph against all odds
Ladywolf17 said, about 1 month ago

Our heroes may be out numbered but at least they’re kicking some demon hiney.
desertdwlr said, about 1 month ago

OH THE HUMANITY
Gweedo Murray said, about 1 month ago

Afternoonhandyman’ssledg-o-matic guy makes big splash but once the novelty wears off, what is there ?

The guys better be careful. More blood makes for a slippery floor.
Sisyphos said, about 1 month ago

Our team could probably use a few SS AVs….
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

ladywolf17 Anela Kanani said, 1 minute ago

Some of you guys make me angry when you reveal what happens before the comic updates. I know you like Pibgorn, so do I, but when you reveal what happens before the comic has a chance to update, it kind of ruins the surprise for me. I’m not like you all. I don’t look at the links that fear-ciuil provides. All I ask is that you have some consideration for those of us that are like me.

I hope that I’m not asking for to much. I respect each and everyone of you and I hope that you respect me, not just as a story teller and writer, but also as a friend to you all.

I’ll try to contian my curiosity and exposition until the story updates here, but I’m like a cat, my curiosity gets the better of me…
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

Gweedo Slipery is right. Should be interesting…
desertdwlr said, about 1 month ago

heads flying,roscoes barking,hoes hoeing,fists of fury,boot to the butt,hair fairy hairing— looks like Pib moving in for the you know what
Ladywolf17 said, about 1 month ago

MAXIE

By ladywolf17

Part six - An Old Acquaintance

On one summer afternoon Mike and Maxie headed into town to get supplies for the cabin . After getting the supplies he needed he was about to head home. As he opened up the car door, Maxie bolted out. She ran into the streets where a man was crossing. She saved him from getting hit by a car.

Mike ran up to the man and took Maxie by the collar. “Mister your dog saved my life.” he said looking at Maxie thoughtfully. “You know I used to have a dog like yours at one time. Her name was Maxie, but she ran away awhile back because I guess that my family and I neglected her.”

The man who was Maxie’s original master cleared his throat and continued on with his conversation. “Say! I’d be happy to buy the dog off of you sir!The dog you have would make a great show dog, just like my Maxie used to be.” Mike looked at the man, he did not like where the conversation was heading. “Mister, my dog will never be a show dog.” Mike said as he removed Maxie’s bandanna to reveal a horrible scar to the man who stood next to him. “Poor thing! May I inquire as to what happened to your dog.” the man asked looking at Maxie with sympathy. “My dog was attacked by a pitbull.” Mike said as he opened up the car door so that Maxie could get in. As Mike got in and closed the door, The Man spoke again. “I would like to buy your dog off of you.” As Mike started up his car, he only had one last thing to say. “Sorry mister, but my dog’s not for sale.”

As Mike drove away, the man that was Maxie’s original owner spoke out in a swearing language. “I will have that dog, even if I have to find you and then kill you. Oh yes! That dog will be mine.”

TO BE CONTINUED……………………………………………………………
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

Sisyphos said, 2 minutes ago

Our team could probably use a few SS AVs….

They need to add a hydraulic open/raise system for efficiency…
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

Ladywolf I sure hope Maxie’s former owner never has a chance to live up to that threat. Don’t know where you’re going with the story, but it has me on the edge of my seat.

Constructive suggestion: At some time in the future, go back thru this episode and consider expanding the “saving the old man from being hit by the car” scene. There seems to be an opportunity to increase the tension and reveal more of Maxi’s thinking during the scene.

I know this is your story, and it is good. There is potential here to make it GREAT.
Fairportfan said, about 1 month ago

fatuncle said

BikeNBoatN, Dru is on the floor out cold, Nat off to the right, shooting a demon in the back.

…and the Captain’s out cold on the wheelhouse floor…
Johanan Rakkav said, about 1 month ago

I was hoping that everybody would get into the melee, and today’s panel doesn’t disappoint…

Unless I’ve missed something (which is quite likely), nothing I know of says our heros face an infinity of demons - just “2, 2 many”… ;)

Hey, I’ll bet they’d be happy if they had some Imperial Walkers. (They stomp, they shoot, they intimidate…) ;)

Too bad I couldn’t throw in my chief fictional protagonist from the story line I’m developing. He’d even the odds real fast…and in a way that befits the current mode of combat (shameless grin).

C’mon, admit it. I know there are authors out there among you who’d like to do exactly the same thing. :D
Gweedo Murray said, about 1 month ago

Pre-Links
ladywolf, you are dealing with foaming at the mouth Pib fanatics. Brooke runs hard just to keep up, and we’re more demanding than a room full of two day starving cats. Jump on the link wagon. It’s fun. People have taken time out of their lives to build this wonderful boiler plate and all the places it goes to. Celebrate ! So come on, get happy !
Fairportfan said, about 1 month ago

I find that i prefer the sketch, in re Nat’s point of aim, but i’m agnostic about Lena’s position.

There will be a flicker - tomorrow afternoon at the earliest, though.
waycyber said, about 1 month ago

Maybe Pib could give Geoff, Roger and Lena a size increasing BdF?
Fairportfan said, about 1 month ago

Go Seth!
waycyber said, about 1 month ago

It’s World Vegetarian Day

So, for today’s recipe, take and prepare 2 medium sized vegetarians….
Gweedo Murray said, about 1 month ago

Oh, we’re surprised alright… just a few minutes sooner, that’s all.
Meanwhile. Maxie’s got us all on the edge of the couch. I see the other end starting to lift… Somebody get lefty on to hold it down.
Ladywolf17 said, about 1 month ago

Sorry Gweedo but I must resist the temptation to do that. I admit that I am addicted to Pibgorn and that the links are enticing, but there is a part of me that has a conscience and if I did what you guys did then I would feel guilty, and I don’t like that feeling.
RockHouse said, about 1 month ago

Maybe I can get some of my neighbors to pitch in

http://www.capitaldefense.com/AmericanGrowler.shtml

The owner of American Growler is a retired Marine colonel who is designing intelligent equipment for the Pentagon, like jeep-mounted mortars that actually fit in Osprey cargo bays and can be set up and running in less than a minute.

The owner has a collection of antique autos that are being rebuilt at my favorite garage. He was there one day, and it was extremely obvious he was ex-military brass.
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago

Good night all, and may your path be straight, your burdens light, and the wind be always at your back!
waycyber said, about 1 month ago

I add my prayers to the others, KalahariNight and Fairportfan.
TennesseeD said, about 1 month ago

I think this comic panel is one of the best I’ve ever seen. Reminds me of Marvel Comics glory days!
Gweedo Murray said, about 1 month ago

Don’t feel guilty ladywolf. Embrace the goodness of an early Pib. I think The Master blushes at our fanatical, infantile, psycophantic, rabid, fangs bared, compulsive obsession with the comic. And he thought he was just having a little fun in his slack time between 9 Chickenweed installments.
Ladywolf17 said, about 1 month ago

Afternoonhandyman, I made this chapter short for a reason, and since I don’t like to reveal early secrets about what will happen next, Well you will just have to wait to see what I do next with the story.

Think of it as a late night / early morning soap opera.
Saskfan said, about 1 month ago

Finally, our dear Pibgorn arrives! I hope they have enough energy to kick all those demon butts.

Sisyphos said, 2 or more bullets ago:
Our team could probably use a few SS AVs….

That car was used on Myth Busters, wasn’t it? I wonder how the driver sees through the hail of brass casings?
Jim said, about 1 month ago

Awesome link Sisyphos .

Looks like a long hard road out of heck , for Pib and the gang .

WARNING ! You may need to disinfect eyes after watching …