Gil Thorp by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill for December 24, 2024

The art reminds me of a song, on the subject of art, by Gilbert (music by Sullivan) “But, as far as we can judge, it’s something like this sort of thing: You hold yourself like this, You hold yourself like that, By hook and crook you try to look both angular and flat.”

Looking positively medieval here… A reference only to be recognized by those who know Patience.

Wait a minute. Are we going back in time? Jami is a young kid again? Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot?

In P2, artwork elevates enough for me to recognize Donna Reed and Zuzu. Thanks Santa!

P2: That’s a pretty strict dog.

Meanwhile, in P2, Keri has teenage angst. I wish she ate more. Like some edibles to get some personality.

P3 missed Gill thinking “Enjoy your eternal rest” about Jami.

So Rachel can actually draw people with recognizable human features which means that it’s not a question of talent but effort. Also, does Beth’s shirt say T-girl?

Welcome Snarkers to a Winter without Jami.

thats jami hanging around gils neck i thought it was a sloth

marty called jackie to bail him out she hung up

jingle bells beth is YEET she got callous on her feet

So Marty is in jail and Jami has regressed to childhood and I’m so confused .

The world already had one. Now this comic needs a savior!

The movie has, like, one minute left. Dick move by Gil.

Jami, you’re in Middle School. I wouldn’t go talking about Santa a lot in the hallways when you get back in January. And speaking of back, look what’s back, another issue of Mopped Up Thorp.

moppedupthorp.wordpress.com/2024/12/24/no-christmas-miracle/

It would be good if Rachel devoted the same effort to drawing people as she does to drawing houses.

P2- “I hope Santa brings me a face.” “I want one too!”

#Day895ofGilThorpFansHeldHostagebyBadWriting

A Christmas Eve horror story. Keri has no face!

The artwork on the TV looks great, it must be an 8K Ultra HD TV, but it doesn’t seem to be widescreen rather the 4:3 aspect ratio. I didn’t realize Milford had those yet ?!?

That IS the end of the movie.

But that is the end of the movie! There aren’t even end credits to sit through because they’re all at the beginning!

All I want for Christmas is better artwork and story. It’s really not that much to wish for.

Henry gave us the best gift…no commentary today!

Is that giant dog talking in P2? Maybe a Christmas miracle . . .