Marvel Comics writer Peter David might like to work in Florida or where ever they still use the chair cause he always is fond of the “shocking” word. As for death devices, I was always partial to the Iron Maiden, and I ain’t talking about the band.
I’m looking for a copy of an old movie, “The Traveling Executioner”. Fellow drove around in a panel truck with a generator and a chair, renting out to the prisons in the South. Fell in love with an inmate convicted of killing her husband (in self defense, of course).
Somebody please show Cartoon-Boy to the Executioner. Gotta keep those skills sharp (as in guillotine-sharp) these days, went so many states have gone soft!
BE THIS GUY over 6 years ago
He usually finds the right vein on the third or fourth try.
santa72404 over 6 years ago
“It’s a Gas” famous Alfred E. Newman parody song. BELCH!
B UTTONS over 6 years ago
Ouch! Such a shocking admission.
Randallw over 6 years ago
Well next time you have a job give me a buzz.
hariseldon59 over 6 years ago
Gallows humor.
Jesy Bertz Premium Member over 6 years ago
He has to wait a long time between gigs.
Dirty Dragon over 6 years ago
Stephen is sitting down?
“Roll on two.”
Baarorso over 6 years ago
I’m sure he’s the one to go to for the latest NOOSE on executions. ;-D
chris_weaver over 6 years ago
He laughs them to death!
the lost wizard over 6 years ago
This type of humor kills me.
n54077zt over 6 years ago
heh….he took a shot
sapepgoldman over 6 years ago
I think the executioner is getting a head of himself
socalvillaguy Premium Member over 6 years ago
I love this comic as it injects humor into my day. It gives me a real shot in the arm.
Kind&Kinder over 6 years ago
The executioner seems to enjoy his work, just axe him!
Troglodyte over 6 years ago
Eddie looks like the kind of guy you wouldn’t want to hang out with.
ellisaana Premium Member over 6 years ago
Shoot. All the good jokes are already taken.
dukedoug over 6 years ago
Once he gets the hang of it he’ll have the drop on everybody.
dukedoug over 6 years ago
C’mon … Pastis is dying out here.
joegarret over 6 years ago
He’d better pay attention to his job or it could end up on the chopping block.
GeifuKe over 6 years ago
It is easier to get the hang of it rather than to get ahead if you don’t like the bloody job.
linksglfr Premium Member over 6 years ago
Where is eddie’s dog, Sparky?
GeifuKe over 6 years ago
I always thought that those who wanted to kill people by drugging them were so vein.
Stevefk over 6 years ago
For this one the judge should sentence Stephan 30 days – in the electric chair!
GeifuKe over 6 years ago
Marvel Comics writer Peter David might like to work in Florida or where ever they still use the chair cause he always is fond of the “shocking” word. As for death devices, I was always partial to the Iron Maiden, and I ain’t talking about the band.
Devils Knight over 6 years ago
he should of said “It was a shock at first but now i’m getting the hang of it”
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 6 years ago
I’d expect an executioner to be dead serious.
It’s exacting work…. when you hang someone, you can’t leave any loose ends.
I’d find it depressing… it’s the very definition of a dead-end job.
Even cleaning up after him isn’t something I’d like to undertake.
PICTO over 6 years ago
This kind of “off the rack” humor slays me…
GeifuKe over 6 years ago
Folks who love the guillotine say that it is the “Slice of Life”.
GeifuKe over 6 years ago
Needless to say, I choke and gag on hanging jokes.
OldIndy over 6 years ago
Maybe he thought the strip needed a shot in the arm.
Egrayjames over 6 years ago
Albert Pierrepoint could give him a few pointers if he were still around.
scpandich over 6 years ago
Executioner humor? Some people get a charge out of it.
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member over 6 years ago
It always takes time for a new hire to learn the ropes.
WoodstockJack over 6 years ago
Shocking.
YouBetchaAy over 6 years ago
Good ol’ executioner humor
ekw555 over 6 years ago
at least give it a shot before you knock it.
petermerck over 6 years ago
Shocking
Masterskrain over 6 years ago
Toon-Boy LOVES to needle Rat.
ChazNCenTex over 6 years ago
https://youtu.be/RSZca1Q9IWA
Ermine Notyours over 6 years ago
His father was an executioner. He’s just a chip off the old block.
RalphCoker over 6 years ago
Shockingly, the current comic may spark a polarized response.
Sephten over 6 years ago
I’m shocked!
Dave Ferro over 6 years ago
Gallows humor. :D
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 6 years ago
End this type of humor, Chop, Chop!!
jmartin1955 over 6 years ago
Hilarious
johndifool over 6 years ago
Should be nicknamed Jumpin’ Jack Flash…
Captain Colorado over 6 years ago
“…and he’s killing it!”
Fred over 6 years ago
However he always seems to inject something…
Plods with ...™ over 6 years ago
Should be grazin’ in the grass.
fkanderson Premium Member over 6 years ago
I start my day with GoComics. Love your work. You are a sick bastard.
MeGoNow Premium Member over 6 years ago
Four panels. Drawn and quartered.
Greyhame over 6 years ago
I’m looking for a copy of an old movie, “The Traveling Executioner”. Fellow drove around in a panel truck with a generator and a chair, renting out to the prisons in the South. Fell in love with an inmate convicted of killing her husband (in self defense, of course).
T Smith over 6 years ago
Shocking! Just shocking!
But nothing to lose your head over…
gigagrouch over 6 years ago
Shocking!
enigmamz over 6 years ago
Geez, there are a lot of comments today!
B LeCren over 6 years ago
Atta boy Sparky!
gorgolo_chick over 6 years ago
How Shocking!
DCBakerEsq over 6 years ago
Pull up a chair.
asmbeers over 6 years ago
Shocking!
khcm1157 over 6 years ago
When others go high, you ‘gallows’.
ahnk_2000 over 6 years ago
He should beheading to work soon.
labo22 over 6 years ago
I bet he knows the Hemlock maneuver.
dlaemmerhirt999 over 6 years ago
I cannot get enough of the “smile with pointing fingers” gag! You are a god Stephen and you have a seat in Valhalla.
micheal_478 over 6 years ago
Shocking!
Dennett Premium Member over 6 years ago
Today’s strip was right on target…
Thehag over 6 years ago
Needling humor.
simsku over 6 years ago
Shocking
Charlie Tuba over 6 years ago
Jumping Jack Flash, it’s a gas, gas, gas!
Liza Saint over 6 years ago
In that third panel, I can faintly hear “ba dum chee”.
Cary Rodda Premium Member over 6 years ago
Hahaha! Panel 3! :D
wllilly1960 over 6 years ago
….That’s a shocker! That’s Stephan, always kicking against the prices. He’s a stone genius. Just don’t cross him!
HisTyness over 6 years ago
Come on! It’s RIGHT there… GALLOWS HUMOUR!
Petemejia77 over 6 years ago
Ugh! That’s “stretching” it!
cdward over 6 years ago
Shocking.
glowing-steak32 over 6 years ago
I can’t believe I got roped into this.
kartis over 6 years ago
His jokes kill me.
Sisyphos over 6 years ago
Somebody please show Cartoon-Boy to the Executioner. Gotta keep those skills sharp (as in guillotine-sharp) these days, went so many states have gone soft!
rgcviper over 6 years ago
Oy. And just think—Pastis gets paid to write/draw this stuff.
Nah. Keep it up, Stephan. The pun strips are fun.
lordhoff over 6 years ago
That really electrified me.
TheLetterista.com over 6 years ago
Ha ha boooo hee ha boooo hee hee.
rcoaster over 6 years ago
It’s electrifying, even!
WCraft Premium Member over 6 years ago
Well, in all fairness, it has been a few days since Pastis did a pun.
therealdogman7770 over 6 years ago
I love this strip
LrdSlvrhnd over 6 years ago
Shocking.
LOAFY almost 4 years ago
Gallows humor?