The first and third panels are good examples of how early comics often mixed up or ignored the standard dialog order. Modern cartoonists are usually (but not always) careful to make sure that the balloons appear in the proper sequence (left to right).
So why did he have to wait till midnight to spring his trap? He could have jumped as soon as the bad guys started threatening her and still caught them flat-footed.
Atanwat over 9 years ago
The first and third panels are good examples of how early comics often mixed up or ignored the standard dialog order. Modern cartoonists are usually (but not always) careful to make sure that the balloons appear in the proper sequence (left to right).
I Go Pogo over 9 years ago
“…Belinda fell on his right clavicle in a transport of joy!!” Wow – I’m sorry I was born too late to be experience that sort of decorative dialogue.
Trina Talma Premium Member over 9 years ago
I love how the villain takes the time to carefully pick up his coat and hat before he leaves.
Jason Scarborough over 9 years ago
So why did he have to wait till midnight to spring his trap? He could have jumped as soon as the bad guys started threatening her and still caught them flat-footed.
SKJAM! Premium Member over 9 years ago
He had to wait for the right dramatic moment or it would not have worked.
dawnsfire over 9 years ago
I’ve seen later strips and believe me, Belinda improves/youthens. Here she looks relatively old. (and Harry looks a bit older later on, too)