Lio by Mark Tatulli for July 04, 2024

And then there were only 49 states…

The vote for independence was on July 2 and the declaration wasn’t signed until August 2. But we use July 4 because that’s the date somebody put on the document. Huh?

That’s it? Come on Lio, I expected more fireworks!

There goes the fourth wall.

Oooo, this is going to be interesting!

Two years until the 250th anniversary. Will we get some big celebration?

What could possibly go wrong?

“Celebrate your country’s independence by blowing up a small part of it.”

Crud! And I’ve forgotten the passcode to my bomb shelter!

panel 2

panel 3

s-s-s-s-s-s

panel 4

NE PLUS ULTRA KABOOMEY!!!!

dude, that’s gonna be one epic blast. :D

Oh yeah, Mythbusters would love it.

It’s important to keep the right distance.

If you are too close you won’t be able to see the whole thing.

Where can I see his display?

This might even be bigger than Ed Crankshaft’s debacle.

Actually, there was no USA until the Constitution was officially ratified by the states. That was in 1789, 235 years ago.

Can I help light them?

He’s trying for the fifth state of matter. I’ll stick to grapes nearly cut in half microwaved under a clear bowl.

I think this is what was going on last night a block or so from me.