Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson for September 16, 2023

And the lightning in the background really backs up what Marigold said.

So the suspiciously-specific denial was true after all?

This reminds me of The LEGO Movie 2.

Fake Marigold?

Blaine the Train also does riddles. But I don’t think we’ll see a dead baby riddle in this strip.

Been awhile since we’ve seen Marigold. I guess the train wasn’t really a trap… hmm

What’s his name anyway? Death Tron?

What hair I have left just stood up straight.

The girl’s reaction in the last panel! Do not think the conductor is that merry!

Compared to who?

well, I can sound pretty evil myself, but I ain’t no bad guy… so I guess that would work for me, but one can never be too sure about others intentions though. :/

If it really wasn’t a trap, that would mean that the train just drove away while Phoebe and Dakota were hesitating about getting aboard with Marigold.

FINALLY it’s Phoebe AND her unicorn again!!.

Called it!

Apparently, Marigold has it all under control.

Of course she is OK, it said not a trap on the side

Marigold reappears after an exact month-long absence (last seen on August 16 – Sunday strips don’t count because they aren’t part of the story arc). Precision must be another unicorn trait.

https://www.gocomics.Com/phoebe-and-her-unicorn/2023/08/16

I’d hang out with him.

But something tell me the conductor don’t like kids. Well, at least a Sphinx gained a place in Dakota’s House.

Another nice evil laugh from the train here. I’m sensing a trend …

Doctor Evil as engineer.

really, whats the difference between maniacal and merry?