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1. about 2 years ago on Arlo and Janis

   All the tragicomedy of love and marriage in four panels. In its modest way it’s akin to what the Bard did with four or five acts of Othello or Lear.

2. about 2 years ago on Andy Capp

   Much was lost when the strips’ makers abandoned the hand-drawn look.

3. about 2 years ago on Michael Ramirez
   The cartoon is funny in itself - but look at how Ramirez goes the extra mile: those delicate shadows on the curtain.Think of the careless junk that is sucking millions of dollars out of people`s wallets at art auctions.
4. over 2 years ago on Broom Hilda

   I’m sure it’s “Liebstraum” by Liszt.

5. over 2 years ago on Pearls Before Swine

   Do you get the same pay when you get four panels out of one drawing?

6. over 2 years ago on Pearls Before Swine
   1. “Deck the halls!”“I only have the one.”2. “All right. Use one bough.”“Did you spell that right?”3. “I’m not writing. I’m talking!”“Did you ever hear a dog say ‘bough-wough’?”4. “I’ll be glad when the real jokes come.”5. “And hough.”
7. over 2 years ago on Pearls Before Swine

   All right, I’m filling in. 1. “Deck the halls!” “I only have the one.” 2. “All right. Use one bough.” “Did you spell that right?” 3. “I’m not writing. I’m talking!” “Did you ever see a dog say ‘bough-wough’?” 4. “I’ll be glad when the real jokes come.” 5. “And hough.”

8. over 2 years ago on Wizard of Id Classics

   The gag is funny, but so is each drawing by itself: conceived funny. Look at the cat in its first panel. You know at once that this is not a sentimental greting card, but an invitation to laugh.

9. over 2 years ago on Michael Ramirez

   Incredible draftsman. Speechless with admiration. (But I can type.)

10. over 2 years ago on One Big Happy

    Mr. Detorie is tops at dialogue. (1) Not a syllable is wasted. (2) It’s exactly how people talk.