Splitface wants revenge, but not against Zelda, which is just as well, because I don’t think she’s even in town. Maybe there’s someone else from his last.
He originally held a grudge against the jury that caused him to go to prison and went after them in the past – but I think this is something different…
I believe his opening line to Cly is about the most humility we will ever see. Will his revenge be wreaked on an individual or a group ? Would it be something simple and boring as the judge who put him there in the first place and to which he always returns like a yo yo on a string ?
1-GRANDPA: Fine. You got me. I’ve been faking crazy so I could bide my time in the Nut House instead of prison. SHADES: Doing easy time eh?
2-GRANDPA: You kiddin’? They dump you outside everyday no matter what the weather…
3-…every meal is like pudding. And every conversation involves alien conspiracies!
4-SHADES: Sounds tough. I don’t know how you came outta there with all your marbles.
5-GRANDPA: MARBLES? Did you know that the Cats Eye marbles are really little alien spy devices? They can really see and they send what they see back to the aliens circling the earth. And lots of the others look JUST LIKE the worlds they come from and…
SHADES: (Geez. That Circling Brothers Circus haul better be worth it). HOW ABOUT WE STOP FOR SOME PUDDING GRANDPA? GRANDPA: YUM!
Someone asked for a synopsis, which goes back to the 60’s when he was introduced as Haf-n-Haf, a Batman Two-Face clone. He was out of circulation until our present solons brought him back and to make it appear to be new, changed his name to Splitface, a character in a 40s Tracy movie. It’s all spelled out in the IDW history of the Tracy strip books, I suggest to follow this guy, pick up that book.
Eastward ho the wagon, Clybourne! I needs me some sweet revenge on someone back east!
Who that may be is not yet clear, though Tracy is among the possibilities. How far “east” does Splitface mean for Clybourne to go? “East to the next stoplight”? “East to Boston”?
Besides, it depends to some degree on just exactly where Wertham Woods is in relation to downtown Tracyville, where I presume one would hunt for Tracy, jurors, judges, or many others Out of the Past. Nor in any case is it yet clear who the Crossover Guest will be….
Pequod about 5 years ago
Into the crate
Don’t hesitate
Splitface does fly free.
Haul him away
As snowflakes play
Foul as he can be.
Clybourne, he drives
Harsh malice thrives
Truck now pointed east.
Revenge served cold
A story told
Splitface such a beast.
Once Haf-n-Haf
An acid bath
Made half his face a mess.
Who’s on his list
As murder grist
Is anybody’s guess.
Neil Wick about 5 years ago
Good morning™, everyone!
Splitface wants revenge, but not against Zelda, which is just as well, because I don’t think she’s even in town. Maybe there’s someone else from his last.
avenger09 about 5 years ago
’Tis an interesting start
I have to say
As the Magpie and freak
Doth drive away
Only time will tell
Where the story goes
Will it bring us thrills
Or the usual woes
I’m not the cad
Most everyone thinks
I simply hate
A story that stinks
A chance I’ll give
This latest attempt
To capture the magic
That’s long been spent
Counterpoint about 5 years ago
He originally held a grudge against the jury that caused him to go to prison and went after them in the past – but I think this is something different…
HarryCK about 5 years ago
Good morning™, drive off conspirators !
I believe his opening line to Cly is about the most humility we will ever see. Will his revenge be wreaked on an individual or a group ? Would it be something simple and boring as the judge who put him there in the first place and to which he always returns like a yo yo on a string ?
Cheapskate0 about 5 years ago
Holy Bird name, Batman! Another recycled special guest villain!
artsyguy65 about 5 years ago
One thing I like best,
About this fine forum,
Is we have many a wordsmith.
Their musings add zest,
To spice the decorum,
As we daily discuss Tracy’s myth.
But while I’ve aimed for “jest”,
I fear I’ve hit “boredom”,
So I’ll bid you adieu now, forthwith!
Gent about 5 years ago
Haul-y cow! He’s up to no good! What an a….
Gent about 5 years ago
Can anyone of you give some synopsis on this character for us those who came in late readers? Thank you.
DM3456 about 5 years ago
Splitface knows that employees always appreciate encouraging feedback and a stay of execution from their supervisor.
DonLee2 about 5 years ago
Clybourne! We must be in a Sunday strip, because your face suddenly looks like it’s made from Lego!
atomicdog about 5 years ago
D’oh! I just got the reason that the institution was named “Wertham.”
Another Take about 5 years ago
1-GRANDPA: Fine. You got me. I’ve been faking crazy so I could bide my time in the Nut House instead of prison. SHADES: Doing easy time eh?
2-GRANDPA: You kiddin’? They dump you outside everyday no matter what the weather…
3-…every meal is like pudding. And every conversation involves alien conspiracies!
4-SHADES: Sounds tough. I don’t know how you came outta there with all your marbles.
5-GRANDPA: MARBLES? Did you know that the Cats Eye marbles are really little alien spy devices? They can really see and they send what they see back to the aliens circling the earth. And lots of the others look JUST LIKE the worlds they come from and…
SHADES: (Geez. That Circling Brothers Circus haul better be worth it). HOW ABOUT WE STOP FOR SOME PUDDING GRANDPA? GRANDPA: YUM!
buckman-j about 5 years ago
Someone asked for a synopsis, which goes back to the 60’s when he was introduced as Haf-n-Haf, a Batman Two-Face clone. He was out of circulation until our present solons brought him back and to make it appear to be new, changed his name to Splitface, a character in a 40s Tracy movie. It’s all spelled out in the IDW history of the Tracy strip books, I suggest to follow this guy, pick up that book.
Ray Toler about 5 years ago
I’m not usually thrilled with revenge plots as I’ve said many times on this board.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 5 years ago
Revenge can get tiresome if over done. But some families live for real revenge in some cases cor decades if not centuries.
Sisyphos about 5 years ago
Eastward ho the wagon, Clybourne! I needs me some sweet revenge on someone back east!
Who that may be is not yet clear, though Tracy is among the possibilities. How far “east” does Splitface mean for Clybourne to go? “East to the next stoplight”? “East to Boston”?
Besides, it depends to some degree on just exactly where Wertham Woods is in relation to downtown Tracyville, where I presume one would hunt for Tracy, jurors, judges, or many others Out of the Past. Nor in any case is it yet clear who the Crossover Guest will be….
Civanfan about 3 years ago
Some people are just natural henchmen, Panda was one, Newsuit Nan was one, and now we have Clybourne.