Nephew Robert definitely looks the part. We finally see Steelface’s face out of shadow and it looks a bit “steely” plus the thing on his forehead.
At first I thought that car in the first panel was outside the window, but the angle is wrong for that. Now I realize, that they have a framed picture of a car on the wall. That might be a clue to Steelface’s business.
and what appears to be his secretary actually calls him Mr. Steelface?… and after he complained to Gaspar that he doesn’t want to be addressed that way just a couple of days ago… what great continuity here already…
well, it appears that all the Garage Man fans out there will finally be rewarded with him probably being included in this arc, based on Robert’s ’Annie-eyes ’ look in his introduction here today…
Uncle Arceneaux appears to have a patient expression on his face in the last panel. Maybe he’s not all bad. He didn’t club Caspar, he only slapped him, which is a lot less than many other henchmen get in this comic.
“I play an introverted oak tree who is wooed by a deranged serial-pecker woodpecker. In the first scene, I die. Then I lie around the set for 52 acts, growing moss and toadstools. I plan on adding a little dance to the recitation of the Dead Parrot Sketch, somewhere in act 42!”
OK, we see why Arceneaux is called Steelface, with that exposed plate on his forehead, (though the explanation for it belongs to comic strip medicine, and, not necessarily needed here.) And, we know he seems to be a success at something, so that his nephew can ask him for ask for a favor from Vitamin. We just don’t know how these things fit in the plot, yet.
I thought he didn’t like being called Steelface, but his secretary /receptionist calls him that. Also, with a name like Steelface, I expected him to resemble Victor Von Doom.
I am a tad astonished that no one has yet explicitly noted that Steelface (first name? last name? nickname?) has gone from being introduced as Arcenaux to today’s more euphonious Arceneaux (not to be confused with Arsenio Hall). And about that “Steelface” thing: we were led to assume it was a nickname by Gaspar’s words and by today’s reveal of his steel-plated forehead and seemingly steely chin. But his rather intimidated-looking secretary addresses him as “Mr. Steelface,” as though that were his family name. What’s the dealio here?
Brian Premium Member about 2 years ago
Daddy Warbucks’s illegitimate child?
Neil Wick about 2 years ago
Good morning™, everyone!
Nephew Robert definitely looks the part. We finally see Steelface’s face out of shadow and it looks a bit “steely” plus the thing on his forehead.
At first I thought that car in the first panel was outside the window, but the angle is wrong for that. Now I realize, that they have a framed picture of a car on the wall. That might be a clue to Steelface’s business.
firestrike1 about 2 years ago
it seems to be a steel plate on his forehead…
Brian Premium Member about 2 years ago
That secretary looks like someone just ran over her dog.
jonahhex1 about 2 years ago
Wonder what sort of criminal enterprise Steelface is running….?
firestrike1 about 2 years ago
and what appears to be his secretary actually calls him Mr. Steelface?… and after he complained to Gaspar that he doesn’t want to be addressed that way just a couple of days ago… what great continuity here already…
firestrike1 about 2 years ago
well, it appears that all the Garage Man fans out there will finally be rewarded with him probably being included in this arc, based on Robert’s ’Annie-eyes ’ look in his introduction here today…
GoComicsGo! about 2 years ago
Three different character drawing styles.
The third style, Mr. Steelface, would make a great Dick Tracy noir style that you would see “fleshed out” in a graphic novel series that you see.
blunebottle about 2 years ago
Uncle Arceneaux appears to have a patient expression on his face in the last panel. Maybe he’s not all bad. He didn’t club Caspar, he only slapped him, which is a lot less than many other henchmen get in this comic.
BreathlessMahoney77 about 2 years ago
I hope Vitamin Flintheart doesn’t own any race horses.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray about 2 years ago
Good morning™, young aspiring actors !
I thought steel plates went under the skin so as not to be obvious.
Is there a data port behind that plate ?
Ricky Bennett about 2 years ago
He’s certainly not a teacher. He doesn’t have any pupils…
jroggs about 2 years ago
“Uncle Arcenaux! I need a favor! Can you headbutt Vitamin Flintheart until he gives me a part in his crappy play?”
charliefarmrhere about 2 years ago
Looks a bit like Tracy after a brawl.
BigDaveGlass about 2 years ago
Loving the steely jaw…..
Sporteric11 about 2 years ago
More like Daddy Steelbuck’s secret offspring!!!
Sporteric11 about 2 years ago
The part in the Funny Papers would be Daddy Bigbucks !!!
crobinson019 about 2 years ago
The Great Profile he ain’t
jrankin1959 about 2 years ago
Lemme guess… Punjab? (Why do I have the feeling we’re warming up here for a visit from Annie and the crew?)
Null Island about 2 years ago
And we get the face reveal and…Steelface looks very, very silly.
Ignatz Premium Member about 2 years ago
He needs to put on some weight to be Warbucks.
Batster about 2 years ago
Robert reminds me of Zoot Sputnik’s sidekick Winky from DCs Mazing Man comic….
Durak Premium Member about 2 years ago
Steelface. Because Steelforehead was too long and cumbersome.
Binky about 2 years ago
…and those “steely blue” eyes. I take it this is his first appearance in this strip? ¯\( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)/¯
Wichita1.0 about 2 years ago
“I play an introverted oak tree who is wooed by a deranged serial-pecker woodpecker. In the first scene, I die. Then I lie around the set for 52 acts, growing moss and toadstools. I plan on adding a little dance to the recitation of the Dead Parrot Sketch, somewhere in act 42!”
WilliamVollmer about 2 years ago
OK, we see why Arceneaux is called Steelface, with that exposed plate on his forehead, (though the explanation for it belongs to comic strip medicine, and, not necessarily needed here.) And, we know he seems to be a success at something, so that his nephew can ask him for ask for a favor from Vitamin. We just don’t know how these things fit in the plot, yet.
Don Bagert Premium Member about 2 years ago
So it’s okay for the assistant to call him Steelface?
TracyFan 65 about 2 years ago
Robert looks like a combination of Little Orphan Annie and Henry.
IvanB.Cohen about 2 years ago
As the days go by, readers will find out how much influence Uncle Steelface must have to get his nephew into a play.
IvanB.Cohen about 2 years ago
Robert’s uncle is a patron of the arts. Must be his sister’s kid.
Ray Toler about 2 years ago
METALHEAD: Don’t call me Steelface?"
SECRETARY: But that seems to be your name.
METALHEAD: Oh, OK. Then don’t call me Chief.
SECRETARY: Ok, Chief. How about Magnetbreath? What an ass-hole!
METALHEAD: Ms. Olsen, get out of here! …and the name is Arceneaux.
SSECRETARY Ok, Chief.
Frankfreak about 2 years ago
Daddy Warbucks is Annie’s adoptive father. Is Annie somehow related to these people or just a resemblance?
IvanB.Cohen about 2 years ago
“What is it this time, Robert?” Obviously not the first rodeo for either one of them.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 years ago
Little orphan Robert……just kidding!
Liam Astle Premium Member about 2 years ago
Nice to see Henry’s found work after his comic strip ended.
Liam Astle Premium Member about 2 years ago
“I play the Colored Kid.”
Another Take about 2 years ago
How could this criminal’s name NOT be Steely Dan?
DaleMcNamee about 2 years ago
Arceneaux reminds me a bit of Marvel’s Dr. Doom…
Maybe his metal plate is used to secure a mask or a cover plate…
adekii about 2 years ago
He’s so fresh-faced and cheerful! Kinda reminds me of “Henry”, just a little more talkative…
Another Take about 2 years ago
1-SECRETARY: I’m taking the rest of the day off – cramps and a heavy flow.
STEEL: YUCK! JUST GO! That’s the third time this month. That girl has problems… SECRETARY: SUCKAAA!
2-ROBERT: Hi Uncle. Can I borrow one of the cars off your lot? One that runs?
3-…I gotta new career idea involving the upcoming Tracyville 500 Stockcar Race!
STEEL: Sigh Lemme guess – you wanna be a stockcar driver.
ROBERT: Wow! That head trauma didn’t hurt you none, Uncle! Say, you ever think about wearing bangs?
Tikatu about 2 years ago
Well, now I know he couldn’t pass as Tracy. Not with that metal plate on his forehead.
sjsczurek about 2 years ago
This is starting to get lame.
trimguy about 2 years ago
I thought he didn’t like being called Steelface, but his secretary /receptionist calls him that. Also, with a name like Steelface, I expected him to resemble Victor Von Doom.
troypaul about 2 years ago
Why’s everyone calling him Steelface ???
Eric S about 2 years ago
why does Steelface have a coin slot in his forehead? Have to keep the meter running?
kantuck-nadie about 2 years ago
Hmm, Robert reminds me of the Yellow Kid
Jim Douglas about 2 years ago
Did any one mention in frame 3 his steely blue eyes….?
Sisyphos about 2 years ago
Names! Names! What’s in a name?
I am a tad astonished that no one has yet explicitly noted that Steelface (first name? last name? nickname?) has gone from being introduced as Arcenaux to today’s more euphonious Arceneaux (not to be confused with Arsenio Hall). And about that “Steelface” thing: we were led to assume it was a nickname by Gaspar’s words and by today’s reveal of his steel-plated forehead and seemingly steely chin. But his rather intimidated-looking secretary addresses him as “Mr. Steelface,” as though that were his family name. What’s the dealio here?
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray about 2 years ago
Steelface’s 5 o’clock shadow is all the way up to 8.
198.23.5.11 about 2 years ago
Junior shaved his head????