Shots Fired: Bill Amend vs. Stephan Pastis Part 2 - Electric Boogaloo: The Squeakquel
by Caleb GoellnerBitter rivals Stephan "Pearls Before Swine" Pastis and Bill "FoxTrot" Amend are at it again. In what's becoming something of a tradition, the two cartoonists have created in two epic dis comics.
As reported last year here on the GC Blog, the trouble started with Amend. In the March 21, 2016 FoxTrot strip Amend set up a gag seemingly designed to promote the latest FoxTrot book, Some Clever Title: A FoxTrot Collection Blah Blah Blah. Instead of going all-in on a shameless plug, however, Jason and Paige laid into Pearls. The sick burn still radiates trace amounts of heat. Read carefully.
Well, a year has gone by (and there's a new Pearls book on the way...), making it the perfect time for Pastis to return the favor via a remixed/remastered/Rat-ified version of Amend's original dig.
Pearls Before Swine by Stepan Pastis March 19, 2017
Not being one to take things lying down, Amend's instantly retaliated in FoxTrot! The man has reflexes unto lightning. Like, the kind of lightning that does CrossFit. That fast.
FoxTrot by Bill Amend March 19, 2017
If we didn't know any better, we'd accuse these two of planning this hilarious exchange out in advance. We do know better, though, and can only revel in their mutual, artful disdain. And also the sales of their really great books. We did mention the great FoxTrot and Pearls books, didn't we?
More or Less Premium Member over 7 years ago
Wow. Just can’t express how much I don’t care.
MS72 over 7 years ago
Duh, i don’t buy books anymore.
GirlGeek Premium Member over 7 years ago
This is why I don’t read the GC blog posts
gocomics Premium Member over 7 years ago
Well, I thought it was good!
CherylMartinez over 7 years ago
I searched out this page specifically to see what the back story was. I like the humor of these two artists, and I think these are good gags. Fun to read on my Sunday morning. Thanks.
BiggerNate91 over 7 years ago
This is the best flame war I’ve ever seen.
Bookworm Premium Member over 7 years ago
Love it — an extra layer of fun with today’s comics!
John Glynn creator over 7 years ago
this flame war is lava hot!
CaptB over 7 years ago
I thought they were funny and I enjoyed the crossover. In limited doses it’s a lot of fun. :)
Skylark over 7 years ago
If it IS tongue-in-cheek, they both better be careful not to bite the inside of the mouth.
AngelMarieSings over 7 years ago
This seriously made my day!
Clay Olmstead over 7 years ago
I’ve been waiting for the comeback all this time. Tune in next year, kids, for the next episode of the Pastis – Amend smackdown!
Patty Adams moderator over 7 years ago
OMG. What may happen if these two cartoonists cross paths at a Comic Con?!
Alfkowitz over 7 years ago
These strips were hilarious! I wish more cartoonists would do this. Note to haters: go play in traffic.
Michael Aguilar Premium Member over 7 years ago
I like the crossover from two of my favorite comic strips.
Harri Rasila over 7 years ago
loved the crossover
MacBo0kOnHead over 7 years ago
Can’t wait to see the outcome
Thehag over 7 years ago
Great work! Too much fun, I like it when the comics reference each other.
SactoSylvia over 7 years ago
Very clever! And of course, It had me scrambling to find the comic strip that set the whole thing into motion!
Mr. Funny Guy over 7 years ago
That was fun to read.
kimnkaty over 7 years ago
I loved reading the back story and just this little bit of crossover is so clever.
Teto85 Premium Member over 7 years ago
Almost, but not quite, as much fun as scraping off the sole of a shoe that has tread on some fresh dog droppings.
Casi King over 7 years ago
So much fun. I love both authors.