In the Luanniverse, there are no helicopter crashes, no deadly viruses and nothing worth rioting over, just a young woman and her dog enjoying a beautiful sunset. I want to live there.
The strips are produced well in advance, although it might be more possible to fast track a Sunday strip that does not depend on a story arc. Perhaps this was drawn just as the pandemic was gaining traction and our world was upended. Perhaps Greg knew things would grow ever more chaotic. What a lovely gift today.
NOTE: An opinion is about to be expressed that may differ from that of others. In case this bothers you, please feel free not to read this post. You have been warned.
This is beautiful; thank you to the artists…
Posters: You may now resume your regularly scheduled activities…
I am so confused. What is the setting? I did not remember there being a giant, long sidewalk and picket fence leading up to Luann’s parents’ house. It looks like she has a couple of acres there.
We all need a spot of calm in our lives. The appreciation of the free things in life, like longer days, warmer weather, the beauty of the sunset, a content, warm pet sleeping contentedly on your lap. Things that money can’t buy, and a reminder of what life should be like without hate, anger and chaos.
That said, the color choices in today’s strip are rather unfortunate. It looks like an ominous fire approaching Luann’s neighbor’s house. The use of yellow and orange doesn’t sit very well. :-(
Lovely. I’m also reminded of one of my favorite Peanuts arcs, when Charlie Brown decided he was going to leave school and dedicate his life to making his dog happy. I seem to remember his teacher and principal wistfully understood that ambition.
While these strips are usually done weeks in advance, I can’t help but think that the Evans are speaking to the outdoor peace and quiet that we all need, right about now. It’s a far cry from the current chaos.
I know it’s just an optical presentation by Greg for our enjoyment and he had a lot of fun making it BUT it seems contrived. Is it a sunrise or sunset? Sun should be redder at sunset,BUT clouds should be brighter at sunrise.
This is such a beautiful and serene scene, with the name character and her dog peacefully appreciating nature so beautifully expressed in this comic (I love the little smile she has drinking it all in, beautifully drawn) I was worried it was a swan song comic, and suddenly Monday we would realize that Luann is over. I don’t think so though, I like to follow the theory that this is drawn in appreciation of and reaction to all the hell we are experiencing in our country now. Those who know me know that I am an African-American social justice based Baby Boomer, and my heart if very heavy right now, for good reason. I am an optimist by nature, and a Christian, so I believe in things getting better over time, humans have it in them, but at times like these that belief is sorely challenged. Even if this was not your intent Greg Evans, thanks! I know some here like to critique, colors to garish, fire somewhere, must be some kind of underlying bad thing coming, but that is human nature. I like the trolls I know on this blog, and appreciate them, just like I did in grade school, where the nuns would practically have us bawling over something, and the cynics would quickly have us snickering. Humans! Let the spirit in this set of panels be the one that guides us. Hey one good/great piece of news is Space X. I have not been this excited since the Columbia first roared to orbit. Humans! Thanks Luann and Puddles.
While I do realize there’s a lag in time with these strips, I can’t escape the feeling that this one has something to do with “return to normalcy…” somehow…. someway. I can’t explain it, otherwise. Maybe this one “preempted” the scheduled strip.
“Yet, even amidst the hatred and carnage, life is still worth living. It is possible for wonderful encounters and beautiful things to exist.” Hayao Miyazaki
I think this is just a Sunday panel strip to relax and calm down readers during the greatest crisis in our nation’s history….and we need something to relax and cool us down, given the absence of ANY form of relief from all these endless catastrophes. Forget about the lack of sports on TV….in my city, I can’t even take my dogs to the dog park and enjoy the peaceful sight of them running around, playing with other dogs, and being generally funny. All I have is an endless stream of horror coming out of my TV and computer feed.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
no words to describe such a scene and moment
Namrepus almost 4 years ago
In the Luanniverse, there are no helicopter crashes, no deadly viruses and nothing worth rioting over, just a young woman and her dog enjoying a beautiful sunset. I want to live there.
And Your Point Would Be almost 4 years ago
The strips are produced well in advance, although it might be more possible to fast track a Sunday strip that does not depend on a story arc. Perhaps this was drawn just as the pandemic was gaining traction and our world was upended. Perhaps Greg knew things would grow ever more chaotic. What a lovely gift today.
Cheapskate0 almost 4 years ago
I don’t normally check in on Sundays, but I’m glad I checked in for this one.
Airman almost 4 years ago
Colors are too garish.
Argythree almost 4 years ago
NOTE: An opinion is about to be expressed that may differ from that of others. In case this bothers you, please feel free not to read this post. You have been warned.
This is beautiful; thank you to the artists…
Posters: You may now resume your regularly scheduled activities…
BJShipley1 almost 4 years ago
OMG, she set the neighbor’s house on fire! You can see yellow flames going up the side of the house right now! Someone call the fire department!
tammyspeakslife Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Serene
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault almost 4 years ago
Enjoying life’s beauty. Would that more did.
alasko almost 4 years ago
The sun is setting on this strip?
momofalex7 almost 4 years ago
Perfect peace.
kjeffus almost 4 years ago
White privilege.
Rhetorical_Question almost 4 years ago
Farewell? No dialogue?Sunrise or Sunset?Was it a dream by a Dreamer?Can’t wait for Monday.
howtheduck almost 4 years ago
I am so confused. What is the setting? I did not remember there being a giant, long sidewalk and picket fence leading up to Luann’s parents’ house. It looks like she has a couple of acres there.
Rhetorical_Question almost 4 years ago
A quiet day for the internet trolls.
jmworacle almost 4 years ago
:-)
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The sun is setting on paradise and the day holds on to the the last vestiges of light.
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Just like in “Soylent Green”…
ZeMastor almost 4 years ago
We all need a spot of calm in our lives. The appreciation of the free things in life, like longer days, warmer weather, the beauty of the sunset, a content, warm pet sleeping contentedly on your lap. Things that money can’t buy, and a reminder of what life should be like without hate, anger and chaos.
That said, the color choices in today’s strip are rather unfortunate. It looks like an ominous fire approaching Luann’s neighbor’s house. The use of yellow and orange doesn’t sit very well. :-(
kenhense almost 4 years ago
Luann’s a good kid. She is overdue to star in her own novel. Hopefully today is a preview.
kauri44 almost 4 years ago
Lovely. I’m also reminded of one of my favorite Peanuts arcs, when Charlie Brown decided he was going to leave school and dedicate his life to making his dog happy. I seem to remember his teacher and principal wistfully understood that ambition.
stillfickled Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Wow! How nice!
Scarlet Shimmer almost 4 years ago
So Sweet! I can’t remember the last time I read a Luann Sunday that hit me in the feels so hard. :) :) :) :) :)
kittieflyn almost 4 years ago
well done, Greg
TampaFanatic1 almost 4 years ago
Beautiful scene for the last day of May….
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Meanwhile, the inner cities burn.
Rhetorical_Question almost 4 years ago
Love is answer for all questions.
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Now that is beautiful
Troglodyte almost 4 years ago
Is Greg taking lessons from Brooke McEldowney?! :D
blitheone almost 4 years ago
Now who amongst us didn’t automatically think of the Peer Gynt Suite No 1, Op. 46: Morning Mood? :)
dlkrueger33 almost 4 years ago
As a famous character once said, “SERENITY NOW!” (RIP Jerry Stiller)
Glen.A.Zerbi almost 4 years ago
Beautiful.
Vilyehm almost 4 years ago
Almost as much color as the average Sunday Gordo.
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Spectacular artwork. So peaceful and beautiful. Luann and Puddles’ expressions are totally relaxed and colors and shadows are amazing.
WoT_Hog Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Only thing missing here is Ox sitting by her side…
Emmett Wayne almost 4 years ago
When I first scrolled down, I thought the house in the background was on fire. Oops!
RobinRunions almost 4 years ago
Breathtaking ❤
Schrodinger's Dog almost 4 years ago
Sunset or Sunrise?
Willywise52 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Gaining perspective…
TheBigPickle almost 4 years ago
What, is this the last Luann strip, or something?
comic reader 22 almost 4 years ago
Has Luann started doing drugs? The landscape looks scary and the colors are too psychedelic for me.
A R V reader almost 4 years ago
If only today’s reality was more like this.
tsk5565 almost 4 years ago
Those are flames from the city to the left
Ellis97 almost 4 years ago
Just a beautiful young woman and her dog cuddling together.
Ukko wilko almost 4 years ago
What many seek, and few find.
jrankin1959 almost 4 years ago
Obviously, she has not been watching the news for the last few nights… smart girl.
rickmac1937 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Just beautiful
eladee AKA Wally almost 4 years ago
What a beautiful moment.
Lord Hearteater almost 4 years ago
While these strips are usually done weeks in advance, I can’t help but think that the Evans are speaking to the outdoor peace and quiet that we all need, right about now. It’s a far cry from the current chaos.
buer almost 4 years ago
THE END
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Without a doubt, Greg is a MASTER of the one panel Sunday Strips, as today’s Strip illustrates.
Remember this?
https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2001/09/02
But one of My favorites is this one:
https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2007/09/02
Bruce1253 almost 4 years ago
Uhh. . . .Luann? You are turning into your parents.
Spence12 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Must be the calm before the storm. Excitement Monday!
bob-droid12 almost 4 years ago
Really cloudy over where I live so this scene is extra nice.
James Gifford Premium Member almost 4 years ago
So tongues of fire are shooting at her house, which is bursting into flame, and she’s very calm about it all. What a weird strip. (j/k…)
Tyge Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I know it’s just an optical presentation by Greg for our enjoyment and he had a lot of fun making it BUT it seems contrived. Is it a sunrise or sunset? Sun should be redder at sunset,BUT clouds should be brighter at sunrise.
Knowing Luann and Puds… it’s a sunset scene.
ForrestOverin almost 4 years ago
Is that Minneapolis burning in the background?
elliel203 almost 4 years ago
Serenity now.
luann1212 almost 4 years ago
This is such a beautiful and serene scene, with the name character and her dog peacefully appreciating nature so beautifully expressed in this comic (I love the little smile she has drinking it all in, beautifully drawn) I was worried it was a swan song comic, and suddenly Monday we would realize that Luann is over. I don’t think so though, I like to follow the theory that this is drawn in appreciation of and reaction to all the hell we are experiencing in our country now. Those who know me know that I am an African-American social justice based Baby Boomer, and my heart if very heavy right now, for good reason. I am an optimist by nature, and a Christian, so I believe in things getting better over time, humans have it in them, but at times like these that belief is sorely challenged. Even if this was not your intent Greg Evans, thanks! I know some here like to critique, colors to garish, fire somewhere, must be some kind of underlying bad thing coming, but that is human nature. I like the trolls I know on this blog, and appreciate them, just like I did in grade school, where the nuns would practically have us bawling over something, and the cynics would quickly have us snickering. Humans! Let the spirit in this set of panels be the one that guides us. Hey one good/great piece of news is Space X. I have not been this excited since the Columbia first roared to orbit. Humans! Thanks Luann and Puddles.
TORAD_07 almost 4 years ago
While I do realize there’s a lag in time with these strips, I can’t escape the feeling that this one has something to do with “return to normalcy…” somehow…. someway. I can’t explain it, otherwise. Maybe this one “preempted” the scheduled strip.
Anyway, hope everyone is keeping safe.
JPuzzleWhiz almost 4 years ago
Today’s strip contains the best dialogue it’s ever had! d;o)
ncorgbl almost 4 years ago
Is Luann watching flames made by looters and rioters?
Madam Prez almost 4 years ago
Finally some peace and it had to come from a comic. THIS IS PERFECT!!
Boltsfan2029 almost 4 years ago
She looks much more like an adult here… perhaps she’s dreaming of better days?
scottartist creator almost 4 years ago
Shades of Frank King and the original Gasoline Alley.
Dempsey almost 4 years ago
I looked at the comments just to see if people would find something negative about this peaceful scene. Sadly, they did not disappoint.
asrialfeeple almost 4 years ago
A lovely image.
eladee AKA Wally almost 4 years ago
A beautiful sunset. I don’t see anything on fire at all. The colors are a bit strange and vivid but it plays up the theme well.
asrialfeeple almost 4 years ago
“Yet, even amidst the hatred and carnage, life is still worth living. It is possible for wonderful encounters and beautiful things to exist.” Hayao Miyazaki
Kiwiwriter47 almost 4 years ago
I think this is just a Sunday panel strip to relax and calm down readers during the greatest crisis in our nation’s history….and we need something to relax and cool us down, given the absence of ANY form of relief from all these endless catastrophes. Forget about the lack of sports on TV….in my city, I can’t even take my dogs to the dog park and enjoy the peaceful sight of them running around, playing with other dogs, and being generally funny. All I have is an endless stream of horror coming out of my TV and computer feed.
marilynnbyerly almost 4 years ago
The treeline to my east does that in the late afternoon as the sun starts to set.
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 4 years ago
Thanks for giving some serenity, Evans.
ktrabbit33 almost 4 years ago
LOVING this, but…one small thing…if the sun is setting below the horizon, as suggested by the coloring of the sky, why is the sun still “up”?
eladee AKA Wally almost 4 years ago
Life is Good.
Schrodinger's Dog almost 4 years ago
Monday: Gunther and Bets play “house” ?
zuliodog Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Thank you, just what everyone needed today!❤️
Willow Mt Lyon almost 4 years ago
Nice use of color.
Thepain almost 4 years ago
I didn’t know that they live in Minneapolis
St. Pillsbury almost 4 years ago
I guess I could sneak up & nibble her ear lobe…
sheashea almost 4 years ago
Life is good!
ThomasCummins almost 4 years ago
Oblivious bliss or wishful thinking?
Sisyphos almost 4 years ago
Peaceful. Tranquil in Pitts.
Meanwhile, rioting, looting, and vandalism are getting closer to home by the minute—already at places where I sometimes shop….
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 4 years ago
Just like at “Red & Rover” serene.
howtheduck almost 4 years ago
I must be slow today. I am not getting the punchline at all.
V H Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Thank you for this.
FunnyPageLover almost 4 years ago
This was me on my back porch tonight. Minus Puddles.
lindacwilbourne almost 4 years ago
Beautiful!! Thank you.
cromwelljones53 almost 4 years ago
yeah. I get ya.
AndersNelson1 about 3 years ago
Amazing artwork!
PeterPirate almost 3 years ago
It dawned on me that this strip was for Memorial Day.
Enjoy your freedom, Luann.