I read those comments from the Gatekeeper in Frank Nelson’s voice. LOL! Even he looked shocked when his much “hotter” counterpart popped into the last frame. Great artwork!
We’ve been expecting it for a long time and Jim has warned us repeatedly over the years that it has to happen. Now it looks like it finally has happened. However, it may turn out that Walt is dreaming. A story arc may be on its way.
If Walt has died, it is probably because his grandson Chipper was treating him. As we saw yesterday, Chipper isn’t capable of recognizing that someone who was knocked unconscious had suffered a concussion, so he probably also isn’t capable of recognizing that Walt’s “indigestion” was actually a heart attack.
I think Jim was pulling our leg, it’s a dream. Chip is in the clear. You can still bruise your head and “not” have a concussion fortunately for Scruffy. Why Jim has introduced a new family and not pick up a story arc for established characters you’ll have to ask him.
It wouldn’t be the first time Walt’s death was teased; heck, Jim left it ambiguous for a full fortnight before confirming it was Phyllis who’d died, not Walt.
He’s a ghost for he missed the golden column of light so he has to wait a year to try again. IN the mean time he can wander around though most people will never see or hear him. You would need at least a necrophone to hear him. Unless a human is around who had been so deeply shocked and traumatized that vestigial organs are activated in his brain allowing you to see them as pale blue glowing jelly like ghosts and “hear” them too. You can too if you watch the film “The Frighteners” (1995).
AnyFace over 6 years ago
The “Gatekeeper” looks suspiciously like actor Frank Nelson.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 6 years ago
Why do we never see the giant pearl those gates are made out of? A fine fantasy, great illustrations.
flowerladytoo over 6 years ago
I read those comments from the Gatekeeper in Frank Nelson’s voice. LOL! Even he looked shocked when his much “hotter” counterpart popped into the last frame. Great artwork!
The Pro from Dover over 6 years ago
The password is ……… L.S.M.F.T. !!
Trespassers W over 6 years ago
A very subtle way to tell us that Walt has finally died at age 117. Well done!
davidf42 over 6 years ago
We’ve been expecting it for a long time and Jim has warned us repeatedly over the years that it has to happen. Now it looks like it finally has happened. However, it may turn out that Walt is dreaming. A story arc may be on its way.
seismic-2 Premium Member over 6 years ago
If Walt has died, it is probably because his grandson Chipper was treating him. As we saw yesterday, Chipper isn’t capable of recognizing that someone who was knocked unconscious had suffered a concussion, so he probably also isn’t capable of recognizing that Walt’s “indigestion” was actually a heart attack.
Donnie Pitchford Premium Member over 6 years ago
I hope Walt will stay around another 100 years! Good to see Frank Nelson(s) again!
georgestrum5 over 6 years ago
I think Jim was pulling our leg, it’s a dream. Chip is in the clear. You can still bruise your head and “not” have a concussion fortunately for Scruffy. Why Jim has introduced a new family and not pick up a story arc for established characters you’ll have to ask him.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 6 years ago
If Frank Nelson is at the gate, its probably Hell disguised as Heaven.
Ray Toler over 6 years ago
It’s a fantasy as shown by the cow jumping over the moon.
rimshot22 over 6 years ago
If it’s real, it’s about time. In fact, it’s long overdue. If it’s a dream, don’t toy with us, Jim.
GaryCooper over 6 years ago
The singular form is “millennium.” “Millennia” is plural.
Ravenswing over 6 years ago
It wouldn’t be the first time Walt’s death was teased; heck, Jim left it ambiguous for a full fortnight before confirming it was Phyllis who’d died, not Walt.
Durak Premium Member over 6 years ago
I won’t believe it until I see the funeral.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 6 years ago
He’s a ghost for he missed the golden column of light so he has to wait a year to try again. IN the mean time he can wander around though most people will never see or hear him. You would need at least a necrophone to hear him. Unless a human is around who had been so deeply shocked and traumatized that vestigial organs are activated in his brain allowing you to see them as pale blue glowing jelly like ghosts and “hear” them too. You can too if you watch the film “The Frighteners” (1995).
billyk75 over 6 years ago
So Walt wasn’t immortal.