Baldo by Hector D. Cantú and Carlos Castellanos for August 16, 2022

Somewhat reminds me of Ralph’s aunt Clare: giving a boy something pink (in that boy’s case, rabbit pajamas for Christmas).

Would Baldo have preferred a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* backpack?

*The 1987 original series, not the current 2018 series.

Dodged that bullet.

By the time a kid is in high school, they should pick their own backpacks- they know what pockets they need and where, and what shade of black they want.

Baldo is a nice guy who is consistently trying to treat his girlfriend well. Take note everybody.

I’m an old man who likes “Hello Kitty” and not ashamed to admit it!

Well played, Baldo!

After Uvalde, some Texas school district are now requiring see through plastic or net backpacks.

But – what happens when Tia Carmen notices that he’s not using her gift?

Never let an unwanted gift go to waste! Smart move, Baldo!

Sometimes, re-gifting is a win-win proposition.

Well we know you’ve got a secret

That you carry ‘round with you

And you think that we don’t see it

When you’re smiling like you do

It’s like a big old bundle of money

Like the jewel in your crown

We know it’s your trademark honey

That you carry around town

It doesn’t matter where you go

Cause you’re always known for that

I’m looking at your pink Backpack

Looking so sweet

Cruising on your bike

Down the middle of the street

Waving to the girls

Feeling out of sight

Hanging out with Baldo

On a Saturday night

Stella I just wonder what you got there in the back

Of your pink Backpack

Pink Backpack

Unicorn!

Oh sorry, wrong strip.

I wouldn’t mind a unicorn backpack.