A higher power must be sending a message .. that wont be received and now they have opportunity for a ride on “The Cornball Express”. Great composition in P.2.
1-CLEANCUT: Well no wonder it won’t start – THERE’S NO MOTOR!!! CROPPIE: That’s the trunk you moron. Good thing this didn’t happen when we robbed the bank. CLEANCUT: Yeah! Uh, whadaya mean?
2-B.O.: Hey thar! I was trolling the park for women of a certain age who would be impressed with my car but you’ll do. I generally likes ‘em older… CROPPIE: There’s two of us AND a big suitcase, dummy. B.O: You’re ridin’ on my lap, a course! Who’s the dummy now?
CROPPIE: Hang on… WHERE YOU THINK YOU’RE GOING, CLEANCUT??? GET BACK HERE! CLEANCUT:All mine! Hee hee heeee!
This story as I remember it (‘cause I’m not about to go back and reread it):
Croptop mysteriously (to Tracy) gets outta prison and immediately recruits two henchmen who she trusts to be legit and not undercover police even tho one looks exactly like a cop.
Tracy wastes time trying to get info that would be readily available online.
Croptop and crew rob the only bank in the country that doesn’t have security guards or cameras.
Tracy sends Sam on a mission that is either an obvious waste of time or a suicide mission.
Croptop buys a comic with 3 simple minded clues as to the location of a treasure.
B.O. arrives with a preposterous, ridiculous, outrageous story about having won the Batmobile.
Mike forgets about his 3rd criminal and focuses on Croptop and the undercover cop.
They find the treasure only to discover their car won’t start.
B.O. arrives in a preposterous, ridiculous, outrageous coincidence to save the day.
Got my AWARD WINNING guest story idea, if i ever get another shot: Sam is mystically sent to a world of gummy bears that is slowly falling into the sun, and finds himself almost immediately in a sticky situation.
He has to go all Flash Gordon/John Carter, costume and all, and must appeal to the ice cream people of the Cone would to help cool things down.
This, of course, leads to an epic arena battle with the Hamms Bear (who hasn’t had much to do these days, and needs the spare change). Once Sam realizes the foam around his mouth is beer suds and not rabies, they form a partnership (see, Bear Buddy in the encyclopedia) and take on the wicked and soooo eeeevil Emperor Grape Ape, who is behind the planet’ shift.
What kind of car did they drive? A hybrid? Surely not an EV. Mike, the readers could see this scenario a mile away. (no pun intended) Of all the parks to drive by, why did B.O. pick this one?
firestrike1 about 2 months ago
and THIS is how it all comes together…
avenger09 about 2 months ago
Oh Jeez, can this strip get any more corny?
avenger09 about 2 months ago
Chucky, do you have to take Pepto Bismal while bringing Mike’s astonishing story to life?
Ashmael about 2 months ago
Where the hell is Baldy? And BO has room for only another person…
Neil Wick about 2 months ago
Good morning™, everyone!
See? The “hat-mobile” is involved in this story, after all. B.O. is quite generous, as usual, but he gets himself involved in crimes this way.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray about 2 months ago
Good morning™, Stranded Miscreants !
A higher power must be sending a message .. that wont be received and now they have opportunity for a ride on “The Cornball Express”. Great composition in P.2.
Leo Cannyn Premium Member about 2 months ago
There better be an ejector seat sequence coming up. Maybe make it rain the money that’s in that briefcase as foreshadowed by the fireworks?
DaveG1960 about 2 months ago
I think B. O. Is about to lose the car…..
therese_callahan2002 about 2 months ago
I’ll bet ten to one she’ll recognize him.
iggyman about 2 months ago
THIS takes the cake!
LawrenceS about 2 months ago
Call Uber?
Call Lyft?
Call a taxi?
Call the other guy in on the bank robbery?
Call AAA?
Call Blowtop (or one of his relatives / friends)?
Wait for the Batmobile to pull up and offer the two of you a ride in one seat, when you’re carrying a large suitcase?
“One of these things is not like the others. One of these things just doesn’t belong.”
Gent about 2 months ago
Gee how convenient.
LawrenceS about 2 months ago
And the day is saved once again by coincidence. (Why do we pretend Tracy is a detective when coincidence is always the key?)
Ashmael about 2 months ago
In a restricted space with BO? Do they have a gas mask?
Major Matt Mason Premium Member about 2 months ago
Ooooookay…
Null Island about 2 months ago
Woo gosh, this is getting dumber.
crobinson019 about 2 months ago
Tolja the Hatmobile would come into play. Poor BO is so trusting and innocent.
Farmboy71 about 2 months ago
Kind of clunky dialogue tday… who in the world says “The car we drove here now won’t start”???
Wizard of Ahz-no relation about 2 months ago
uh, why won’t the car start?
orbenjawell Premium Member about 2 months ago
Didn’t the Batmobile only seat two?…….?!!!!!….oh, I get it: one of these two lucky guys rides with Croppy sittin’ in his lap!
TracyFan 65 about 2 months ago
Oh, Gee. Are we starting to see a shark-jump?
ridenslide65 about 2 months ago
Why in the hell would BO be driving that thing through the park….. Give me a break.
Chris about 2 months ago
boy, ain’t that convenient… :J
Old Time Tales Premium Member about 2 months ago
I have to say, she has the right reaction. To this whole arc.
Batster about 2 months ago
So is this motley crew gonna eventually get dumped in Blowtop’s lap, like Vitamin and his shrunken head all those years ago?
kurtoons.wilcken about 2 months ago
And the plot lines converge!
jim_pem about 2 months ago
You said what we’re all thinking, Croppy. “What on earth?” indeed.
jim_pem about 2 months ago
The stupid Hatmobile aside, B.O. is filling a classic role here. This could get interesting.
BeniHanna6 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Must be an electric. You got to keep an eye on that gauge.
markwillman4 about 2 months ago
Oh, no!
comicwire about 2 months ago
Called it! (Except Junior was not there…..)
tcayer about 2 months ago
You folks need a lift? Too bad because this is a two seater.
tcayer about 2 months ago
Wasn’t Junior taking a ride with him?
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member about 2 months ago
Why did Adam West leave his keys laying around ?
Another Take about 2 months ago
I TOLD Y’ALL THEY BURIED BOWLING LEAGUE IN THAT HOLE! Or Mike forgot that he had a 3rd criminal in his story.
Another Take about 2 months ago
1-CLEANCUT: Well no wonder it won’t start – THERE’S NO MOTOR!!! CROPPIE: That’s the trunk you moron. Good thing this didn’t happen when we robbed the bank. CLEANCUT: Yeah! Uh, whadaya mean?
2-B.O.: Hey thar! I was trolling the park for women of a certain age who would be impressed with my car but you’ll do. I generally likes ‘em older… CROPPIE: There’s two of us AND a big suitcase, dummy. B.O: You’re ridin’ on my lap, a course! Who’s the dummy now?
CROPPIE: Hang on… WHERE YOU THINK YOU’RE GOING, CLEANCUT??? GET BACK HERE! CLEANCUT: All mine! Hee hee heeee!
Wichita1.0 about 2 months ago
It’s called an ‘ignition key,’ You turn it and magical things happen. No, the name doesn’t mean the key will burst into flames…
firestrike1 about 2 months ago
all we need now is James Bond’s Aston-Martin to make an appearance to join the merry chase soon about to happen, no doubt…
but I WOULD like to see Charles’ rendition of THAT, since his Batmobile was pretty good…
Another Take about 2 months ago
This story as I remember it (‘cause I’m not about to go back and reread it):
Croptop mysteriously (to Tracy) gets outta prison and immediately recruits two henchmen who she trusts to be legit and not undercover police even tho one looks exactly like a cop.
Tracy wastes time trying to get info that would be readily available online.
Croptop and crew rob the only bank in the country that doesn’t have security guards or cameras.
Tracy sends Sam on a mission that is either an obvious waste of time or a suicide mission.
Croptop buys a comic with 3 simple minded clues as to the location of a treasure.
B.O. arrives with a preposterous, ridiculous, outrageous story about having won the Batmobile.
Mike forgets about his 3rd criminal and focuses on Croptop and the undercover cop.
They find the treasure only to discover their car won’t start.
B.O. arrives in a preposterous, ridiculous, outrageous coincidence to save the day.
oakie817 about 2 months ago
the plot thickens
oakie817 about 2 months ago
i’ve only picked up one hitchhiker in my life…her name was Aileen Wuornos…
jrankin1959 about 2 months ago
Irony Comics presents…
Wichita1.0 about 2 months ago
Got my AWARD WINNING guest story idea, if i ever get another shot: Sam is mystically sent to a world of gummy bears that is slowly falling into the sun, and finds himself almost immediately in a sticky situation.
He has to go all Flash Gordon/John Carter, costume and all, and must appeal to the ice cream people of the Cone would to help cool things down.
This, of course, leads to an epic arena battle with the Hamms Bear (who hasn’t had much to do these days, and needs the spare change). Once Sam realizes the foam around his mouth is beer suds and not rabies, they form a partnership (see, Bear Buddy in the encyclopedia) and take on the wicked and soooo eeeevil Emperor Grape Ape, who is behind the planet’ shift.
I’m smellin’ MOVE RIGHTS, over at Marvel!
IvanB.Cohen about 2 months ago
What kind of car did they drive? A hybrid? Surely not an EV. Mike, the readers could see this scenario a mile away. (no pun intended) Of all the parks to drive by, why did B.O. pick this one?
IvanB.Cohen about 2 months ago
The guy who dug up the money is no mechanic. Where is the other fellow? On a bar stool?
IvanB.Cohen about 2 months ago
Is Gertie using the family vehicle to go shopping?
iggyman about 2 months ago
I’m not worried, he will drive them “Batty”!
overtop about 2 months ago
Brilliant criminals using a vehicle that won’t re-start
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 months ago
I knew BO’s extreme kindness would end up to get him into big trouble, again.
Guy Steele Premium Member about 2 months ago
I admit, that ridiculous sight gag in p2 made me crack a smile.
Wichita1.0 about 2 months ago
Oh, great. Another tornado night here. Currently three in the adjoining county, one 27 miles from here.
Bruno Harm about 2 months ago
Holy Hitchikers!
Sporteric11 about 2 months ago
Can her stuffed top get in the vehicle ?
Sporteric11 about 2 months ago
I bet those whiskers won’t stop a bullet !!!
fourteenpeeves about 1 month ago
Back in 1974, Vera Alldid and his famous gas guzzler stopped to give The Brain and his gang a ride. It didn’t work out well.
And if Croptop abandons the original car in the park, guess what can be easily traced?