Rip Haywire by Dan Thompson for March 03, 2021

“All I want is a nice, old-fashioned, murderous scheme. Is that so much to ask?”

I’m just intrigued whether talking dogs howl at the moon.

first: beauty sleep? It is seen that it is not working or needs much more sleepsecond: yes, it’s Rip Haywire, avoid a beating and give up at once!

He’s very much in need of beauty sleep, but the haunting chuckles of happy knuckles inspire his insomnia.

Seeing the h/wayman’s facial expression, I can almost hear the cracks in his voice….

An anagram of “Haywire adjacent” is “Hey! Eradicant jaw.”

It’s the little things, like seeing the Highwayman’s face in the final panel, that make it all worthwhile.

There’s not enough sleep in the world to help that mug, but give it a little time and I’m sure Rip will help him sleep.

Just lucky, Highwayman, I guess!!!

Rip’s knuckles are the best sleep aid, ever!

When the Big Bad decides it’s time for a career change. Can I recommend milking king cobras for their venom, trimming badger toenails, or an animal control stint in Australia? At least you don’t have to worry about Rip’s giggling knuckles rearranging your jawline.

KA-BEAUTY SLEEP!? (More like ugly sleep!)

Hey, you knew the risks when you became Rip’s arch-nemesis.

That Highwayman could sleep for a century a la Sleeping Beauty, and he’d still wake up ugly.

cue the dark ambient music with discordant overtones

Ka-NOT AGAIN!

It is strange seeing a dog with all flat teeth.

I remember when Tim Burr weighed a ton; he directed all those endearingly creepy movies.

You want beauty sleep? I’m sure Rip will be more than happy to beat you into a coma.