For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for October 14, 2021

And a relationship begins…

at least they’re having fun with each other

Here we are witnessing the beginning of Gordon and Tracey.

I loved this story arc. And Michael’s reaction.

Michael will be looking green soon…

There are no lights like that, kids, some spiked the punch. JK!

Things are looking up for both young people, that’s good!

What? No strobe lights?

Michael who?

Go for it dammit

Oh no Gordo… NO!!!

Wanna bet Gordon’s favorite TV show is “The Incredible Hulk”??

Gordon is waking up finally!

“Shade of green“… Does that mean she’s going to barf??

You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, well, you might find you get what you need.

Un oh. The trouble begins. Soon you discover that shade of green doesn’t go anywhere but on the dance floor.

She has nice hair.

This could be the start of something big.

No teenaged boy has ever thought “Her face looks lovely” in any context.

They were the sweetest couple throughout.

In high school it is just that easy!

I worry for him that it will be only one-sided.

Yeah, remember that feeling? Totally awesome! Hooray!

Was disco already dead when this strip was originally run?

That doesn’t happen. Mike and Gordon remain friends.

Better green than white, Gordon.

I like how Lynn makes subtle changes in Tracy’s appearance that make her more attractive. Well done.

The band that will be playing at this dance will feature Michael as a construction worker, Gordon as a sailor, Brian Enjo as an Indian, and Lawrence in a leather biker ensemble. Just need a good name for the band…the Townspeople? The City Folk? Any ideas?

I think she likes you despite your best efforts.

Everybody looks cadaverous in green light.