Wallace the Brave by Will Henry for January 22, 2024

Oh, of course this is what Wallace came up with,

That should sort Gary out.

Oooh! I love him so! He is splendid!

Well, awww! ♥♥♥

I wonder if that’s a McClellan tartan.

Well that seems to be going well.

I am impressed!

Puff was extremely happy to be summoned from his cave again, too.

Imaginary friends and the Island of Misfit Toys have a fair bit in common.

Aye, a Scottish Lion! Kinda sweet though. :)

I wish my imaginary friend was this cool!

You better not get rid of Gary, you, you, you …

Great Scott!

Oh, Will! Except for the missing dirk, he’s perfect!! And the remembering…awwww

He’s way better than I expected.

My… He looks the sort who’d appreciate a hearty sandwich!

Stunning. Literally, my jaw dropped! That last panel..

The Lion Rampant!

How cool, a Scottish Lion. Gorgeous fellow.

Carl is the kind of friend most people can only imagine they could have.

Well, OF COURSE he’d wear a kilt and carry an axe and a shield! And be compassionate.

The most detailed, realistically drawn character is Wallace’s imaginary friend. Excellent!

In one panel, panel 3, Will Henry has once again proven why WTB is the most positive, caring comic being published today.

this is so heartwarming

Aye!!

Will, you are killing me.

Just the creature to appreciate Gary’s most adventurous sandwiches.

I wonder if there is a rule among imaginary friends that they can do no harm to one another.

That’s one heckuva imaginary friend, totally worthy of Wallace!

Wow! Thats some imaginary friend Wallace!

Looks like a Scottish Wolf Hound

How could one ever forget that……

Reading today’s comments makes me love this comic (and its fans) even more!

They may take our sandwiches, but they’ll never take our freedom!

You know, giving the McClellan family’s strong Scottish roots, I should’ve figured Carl would likely prove to be a Scotsman…the “man” part of that of course being metaphorical here. :P

Carl and Gary will hit the pub and throw a couple of cabers back.

Canna ye see? Carl be a bear!

“The Gaelic for bear is mathan. Celtic families would often have their own animal totem, a tradition that is still evident in the family name McMahon, which means ‘son(s) of the bear’.”- a quote from Google. No need to correct the name.

That last panel made me feel safe and loved. Yes I am HSP

Being named Carl has never been a better feel for me since this arc started!

Awww, what a sweet moment!

oh….

Hoot man! ER…I mean – hoot wolf!

Now THAT’S an imaginary friend! He’s been occupied defending Sterling castle!

I tried to anticipate what Wallace might have as an imaginary friend. I still fell short. Carl is incredible.

I think Carl is a wolf. Google “wolf Scotland” . He has the right ears and nose, and wolves can have a sort of ruff around their neck, or at least enough ruff-like fur that an imaginary wolf could easily have one. (Keep in mind that Gary does not look like the actual bellboys of times gone by).

Carl is exactly as I ..er.. imagined him

All those years ago? Wallace is only 6. But I guess when you’re that age, even a couple of years seems like a long time.

Always a surprise and delight!

I’m back, haven’t commented in a while. Glad wallace found Carl!

Awwww… also I didn’t knwo what Carl would look like but a scottish lion man seems about right in retrospect.

It’s very dusty in here.

Someone had to post it. Get a tissue.

https://www.youtube.Com/watch?v=Y7lmAc3LKWM

“Together they would travel on a boat with billowed sail

Jackie kept a lookout perched on Puff’s gigantic tail

Noble kings and princes would bow whenever they came

Pirate ships would lower their flags when Puff roared out his name!"

Where do I buy the Carl Funko Pop!

Sorry Mr. Henry. You are fast approaching your “Bill Waterson” moment.

Do you keep drawing what you love? Or do you merchandise the HECK out of it?

It is your decision and we will honor it, and you, regardless.

I wonder if anyone else has ever called him Wally?

I wonder if there is a real Gary and Carl that are friends of Will.

Carl is awesome!

WO!!! I’m impressed!!! Love the hug!

Wow, that’s awesome! And it figures that a boy named Wallace would have an imaginary friend who looks like that.

This just ensured the purchase of the next “Wallace the Brave” book.

He’s really Wallace’i imaginary friend.

He’s a cool imaginary friend, that’s for sure—and a sweet one. Reminds me of Bing Bong from Inside Out a little bit—forgiving.

AAAWWWWWW