Is it just her or do any siblings aid in maintaining the book collection? At an early age she was too sophisticated for them. Daddy gave her boyfriend a thorough interview before leaving the house with his daughter.
Beautiful lovely artwork is continues with lovely colouring. Spectacularly rendered scene as if it a picture of a real three dimensional cartoon world. Artist and colourist is does a splendid job with the opportunity they is has. Such a joy to views this comic.
Yeah, I got a question “VOGUE QUEEN” ….. what in tarnation does any of this have to do with anything? We’ve spent the last four days simply moving from the front door to the library….and yet, like everything else in this story…tracy still doesnt have clue #1 as to what’s going on with this case
Well, the library building itself doesn’t go back 7 generations – no private person in the Americas was building something like that more than 200 years go. The library is the books, however, and the collection of books could have started that long ago – perhaps even in Europe. But if the generation before Ms. X allowed more access it would explain the library tables some of us found so puzzling yesterday.
Still not sure where the dome a couple days ago fits in… But it was an impressive, albeit, puzzling visual.
Tracy will find out that she is over a thousand years old and keeps taking the place of her ancestors . That cold frigid biatch collected all the books herself and will sacrifice Tracy and her other victims to stay alive and steal their books !
Speaking of libraries, Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas (where I work and live) has recently started construction of a brand-new library on the just cleared-away site of its old one. (website at academics at library) The exterior may (purposely) remind you of a famous historic site :) There is a also Vimeo video of the panaoramic view of how the library interior is supposed to look when it is completed in 2025, although for some reason not linked from the above page. (One of the rooms in the video is appropriate, given the future building’s exterior.)
LIBRIS: Yes, in fact, I’m getting ready to clear out the old items from 1273 now. You know anyone who would give the original manuscript of the Summa Theologica a good home?
Where’s A.T.? I’m really getting concerned about him. I don’t want to get in his business or anything; I just haven’t seen him on here in a few days. Can anyone here reach out to him or does anyone know if he’s alright?
Impressive statistics, indeed, Ms. Libris. Almost a three-storey football field of books and opulent fittings in the Grand Manner. Over seven generations (of a typical thirty years each), that’s over 200 years of collecting by your family.
My first question is, is your name, X. Libris, just coincidentally canting (a bookplate “from the books/library of…”), or is it a coining that conceals a more famous or infamous family name? Who are you, really?
Let’s do a little math. A Google search wasn’t immediately forthcoming, so I’m going with an average thickness of 1.5". For “hundreds of thousands”, I’m going to use 100,000 for a base, then multiply from there. That works out to 12,500 feet of books stacked side by side. Three stories, each having walls with, seemingly, 5 rows of books, so that’s 12,500 / (3 * 5) = 833 ft.
I see that the drawing is less than this, but the room size works out to 800 feet of wall (stacked 15 high over three floors), or not quite enough for just 100,000 books.
There isn’t enough room for “hundreds of thousands” of books.
firestrike1 about 1 year ago
now Dick begins the in-depth, probing investigation…
Brian Premium Member about 1 year ago
“Any Hardy Boys?”
avenger09 about 1 year ago
What’s Tracy doing, the Firestrike Underdog???
avenger09 about 1 year ago
“A Judo, a chop chop!”
avenger09 about 1 year ago
FINALLY!! Some action in this story! It took a while but it was worth it!!!
I swear I saw Dick’s right nostril move!!!
YES!!!
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray about 1 year ago
Good morning™, your bloated magnificence !
I got a million questions, lady !!!
Stately Libris library.
Uncle Kenny about 1 year ago
Who dusts the books?
IvanB.Cohen about 1 year ago
Is it just her or do any siblings aid in maintaining the book collection? At an early age she was too sophisticated for them. Daddy gave her boyfriend a thorough interview before leaving the house with his daughter.
GoComicsGo! about 1 year ago
“Yes, did you serve in the military?”
Gent about 1 year ago
Beautiful lovely artwork is continues with lovely colouring. Spectacularly rendered scene as if it a picture of a real three dimensional cartoon world. Artist and colourist is does a splendid job with the opportunity they is has. Such a joy to views this comic.
iggyman about 1 year ago
Questions? Yes, a few!
therese_callahan2002 about 1 year ago
She just described the Library Of Congress.
Sporteric11 about 1 year ago
How did her family procreate if they are as cold as she is ?
Gent about 1 year ago
Obvious place to finds em stolen mediaeval manuscripts. But like me said before it be like looking for little needles in humongous haystack.
tsull2121 about 1 year ago
Yeah, I got a question “VOGUE QUEEN” ….. what in tarnation does any of this have to do with anything? We’ve spent the last four days simply moving from the front door to the library….and yet, like everything else in this story…tracy still doesnt have clue #1 as to what’s going on with this case
LawrenceS about 1 year ago
Well, the library building itself doesn’t go back 7 generations – no private person in the Americas was building something like that more than 200 years go. The library is the books, however, and the collection of books could have started that long ago – perhaps even in Europe. But if the generation before Ms. X allowed more access it would explain the library tables some of us found so puzzling yesterday.
Still not sure where the dome a couple days ago fits in… But it was an impressive, albeit, puzzling visual.
Sporteric11 about 1 year ago
Tracy will find out that she is over a thousand years old and keeps taking the place of her ancestors . That cold frigid biatch collected all the books herself and will sacrifice Tracy and her other victims to stay alive and steal their books !
crobinson019 about 1 year ago
The library is gonna burn, isn’t it?
Neil Wick about 1 year ago
Good morning™, everyone!
The stats are impressive, but I guess you can do a lot over a span of 150 years if you have money.
Xaviera’s hand looks a little awkward, but she’s pretty stiff anyway. Let’s get down to the questioning.
(In case anyone’s wondering, my new work hours make it hard to post at midnight CST.)
Batster about 1 year ago
You have questions, Detective?— “Yeah, for starters, where can I put down my dang coat n’ hat already?”
Tradewinds309 about 1 year ago
“Yes, Ms. Libris. When is Drag Queen story hour at this library? Asking for a friend.”
Tradewinds309 about 1 year ago
“300 feet long, 100 feet wide, 3 stories tall. It was originally built for arena football, but when that went bust I converted it into a library.”
Tradewinds309 about 1 year ago
“Do you have any of the Derby Dugan books, Ms. Libris?”
avenger09 about 1 year ago
For all you Sheldrones out there, Shelly’s done a great job capturing Tracy’s grin of joy in panel 2!
bluephrog about 1 year ago
Great artwork. Library details drawn to perfection…
Lafsalot Premium Member about 1 year ago
So, once again we find the Dewey Decimal System at the heart of a twisted and fiendish plot!
Wizard of Ahz-no relation about 1 year ago
what’s your insurance bill like?
Don Bagert Premium Member about 1 year ago
750 years means that a 1290 prayer book would just make it in that range :)
Ashmael about 1 year ago
The narcoleptic bradipus Is sleeping. Should this story go slower ( if even possibile) It Will become comatose
artheaded1 about 1 year ago
I wonder who uses the desks and reading lamps if she rarely invites anyone in?
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member about 1 year ago
z z z z z z z z z z z z z . . . . . .
Delicate Girl about 1 year ago
And please let me show you the red room with its padded walls.
Kiwiwriter47 about 1 year ago
I bet there are no Zane Grey novels up there. Or Harlequins.
timbob2313 Premium Member about 1 year ago
I hope her library is well protected in case of fire.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
Now hopefully the storyline will match the art!
jim_pem about 1 year ago
All those chairs and not a place to sit.
All those balconies and not a coat rack.
All those books and not a word on the killer.
All those chandeliers and lamps and… well maybe she’ll shed some light on the subject at hand. Shoot your shot, Tracy.
Wichita1.0 about 1 year ago
“LADY! I just wanted someone to play Go Fish with! Look! I even bought my own cards!”
Well, I guess ‘Got any 5’s?’ could be technically ‘questioning’ the suspect.
LAFITZGERALD about 1 year ago
I’m starting to love this panel-by-panel story here (on account of this great dreamy library)!!
Drbarb71 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Hmm…she might just have motivation to add to her library..through murder! Wa haha.
firestrike1 about 1 year ago
Xaviera Libris is about as cold as a statue…
yeah, the Statue of Libris…
ScottHolman about 1 year ago
Where exactly is this thing going? We’re going to brose her library for the next two months?
patroman about 1 year ago
“Can a lightsaber cut through Captain America’s shield?” Sorry, not sorry, but Mike & Shelly left themselves wide open!
Don Bagert Premium Member about 1 year ago
Speaking of libraries, Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas (where I work and live) has recently started construction of a brand-new library on the just cleared-away site of its old one. (website at academics at library) The exterior may (purposely) remind you of a famous historic site :) There is a also Vimeo video of the panaoramic view of how the library interior is supposed to look when it is completed in 2025, although for some reason not linked from the above page. (One of the rooms in the video is appropriate, given the future building’s exterior.)
Jonmouk about 1 year ago
Dick needs to have a cup of tea with her. Then compare the saliva sample with the Caxton sample.
avenger09 about 1 year ago
Anyone know a way to bypass the block on posting links???
Don Bagert Premium Member about 1 year ago
TRACY: 750 years!
LIBRIS: Yes, in fact, I’m getting ready to clear out the old items from 1273 now. You know anyone who would give the original manuscript of the Summa Theologica a good home?
markwillman4 about 1 year ago
Where’s A.T.? I’m really getting concerned about him. I don’t want to get in his business or anything; I just haven’t seen him on here in a few days. Can anyone here reach out to him or does anyone know if he’s alright?
Sisyphos about 1 year ago
Impressive statistics, indeed, Ms. Libris. Almost a three-storey football field of books and opulent fittings in the Grand Manner. Over seven generations (of a typical thirty years each), that’s over 200 years of collecting by your family.
My first question is, is your name, X. Libris, just coincidentally canting (a bookplate “from the books/library of…”), or is it a coining that conceals a more famous or infamous family name? Who are you, really?
jrlind55 about 1 year ago
“Hundreds of thousands of the finest volumes”?
Let’s do a little math. A Google search wasn’t immediately forthcoming, so I’m going with an average thickness of 1.5". For “hundreds of thousands”, I’m going to use 100,000 for a base, then multiply from there. That works out to 12,500 feet of books stacked side by side. Three stories, each having walls with, seemingly, 5 rows of books, so that’s 12,500 / (3 * 5) = 833 ft.
I see that the drawing is less than this, but the room size works out to 800 feet of wall (stacked 15 high over three floors), or not quite enough for just 100,000 books.
There isn’t enough room for “hundreds of thousands” of books.