Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for March 25, 1978
March 24, 1978
March 26, 1978
Transcript:
Rick: Man, I cannot believe how much equipment Charlie laid on me, Joanie! I feel like Matt Helm! Joanie: Well, it's just as well to be safe. Rick: I better check the typewriter. It was last used on the Sinai... Joanie: How romantic! You're going to miss me like crazy, aren't you? Rick: 'spect I will. Joanie: Practice your first dispatch to me! Rick: Washington D.C, March 28 - To this reporter, parting proved such sweet sorrow as he... Rick: What do you mean "sweet"?
Must be referring to the Dean Martin version. Matt Helm in the book carries minimum equipment, his camera and accessories, his folding knife, government supplied pistol, and if needed a government supplied rifle.