Close to Home by John McPherson for August 01, 2024

Flightless!

Looks beautiful. At least that will get him out of he door. But beware of the next visit.

That’s just the dog’s name.

To B or not to B

No wonder he’s sweating.

Then why did he give him a picture of a beagle if he wanted an eagle?

He didn’t give him a picture of a beagle. The artist thought he said beagle when he said eagle.

Meh, just draw a set of wings onto the dog and call it a day

“Well, it’s goin’ pretty good… just a little while longer! You know what would be cool? … to add a dog along side it! I was thinking maybe, oh I dunno, maybe like a Beagle or sump’n… and it wouldn’t cost ya nuthin’… it’s on the house!”

It’s good thing he didn’t want his name across his back… ‘Big Dirk’.

Go ahead, finish it, he’ll never see it anyway.

At least the beagle isn’t Snoopy.

Enunciation is key at the tattoo parlor.

“Who’s chopper is this?” “Zeds” “Who’s Zed?” “Zed’s dead, baby. Zed’s dead.”

Remember that once we’re done, wear it with pride.

Proudly show it off and never look back (at your back).

Zed’s hearing aid batteries went out at the worst possible time!!!

“ I’m workin’, like, a dog back here.”

“I still need to put the wings on”, replies the Tat Artist.

Why I’ve never gotten a tattoo; fear of a big red heart with “MOTHRA” in the middle of it.

an’ the tatoo artist was never seen again….

Bleeb. Stop pestering Zed. He’ll give you a ride on his Harley when he’s finished. And, man, is he gonna be finished! :)

Uh-oh. Do they have white-out for tattoos?

Happier than you’re gonna be.

Zed is gonna have some regerts.

It’s a little bit dog-eared, but otherwise it’s lookin’ good.

Bagels?

Doggonit!

Man that’s gonna hurt taking that one off!

Exactly the way it’s drawn

“He-he. Funny nickname for a dog.”

Oops?

Bleeb will soon have to perform his greatest feat of magic.