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Jan082009
How to Repel the Inevitable Invasion of the Moon-Men
Every now and then there's a comic that makes me really happy, but I'm not sure if anybody else will find it amusing at all.
Just sayin'.
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January 8, 2009
Reader Comments (77)
Oh, we do love it. The outrageous costumes over the stock people seal the deal.
Ahh, I am really having a good ol' flashback to Radar Men from the Moon with Commando Cody. So, what is your hero's name? Rocket Head?
The details are not important indeed...
Also, since when was Rick the leader of the moon-men?
The ridiculous rocket hat in the third panel makes it.
Quite amusing! It's even more funny that I tend to amuse myself at work by putting my co-workers in ridiculous MST3K-type scenarios, so seeing you realize that with your comic is double the hilarity. Keep up the good work!
No, I thoroughly enjoyed this comic too, I'm sure it helps to know the history of the majestic robe though. Also is "THE DETAILS ARE NOT IMPORTANT" an inside joke between you and your friend?
He always was, in secret.
And I do like this comic.
You made some people very happy here as well. I'm glad to learn this important instruction before it is too late.
That was just awesome! I love how he's a rocketeer kinda guy.
Magnificent. Every panel had me giggling. Rereading it now. Thank you!
Yeah, a little silliness breaks up the tedium.
I was highly amused, thanks for brightening up my 6am shift on this cold day.
.....brilliant, just simply brilliant! all it lacks is some pirate monkeys...I know, I bet you're secretly fearing they will bite your toes. but really, I give my word, I, as master of pirate monkeys will not let them at your feet (lots of commas there, what? commas are good, comas are bad)...will you be selling rocket powered hats with defective chin straps in the B.I. country store anytime soon? I really want one.
I can't speak for anyone else, but I thought this one was great. Go with what makes you happy.... The details are not important. ;)
I love this comic. It's possibly one of your best.
jiggly: Actually, I was kinda expecting pidgin-men, and perhaps a game of ping-pong somewhere*. But that's why I don't write/draw comics.
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* For those of you not as twisted and old as me... that's a rather obtuse reference to Flash-Gordon. Anyone who got it? Dude. you probably need help. :)
Dear Scott,
I love you.
*I* laughed.
Love the rocket-propelled hat!
The gravity of the moon ... he he, it is always for me very funny/sad to remember when as a child, very irritated, I was trying to explain to an stubborn, old country man, that indeed the moon has gravity. He was a very dear uncle, and I keep thinking now, how I can explain to a child that, indeed, the details are not important? ;-)
the real question is, how long did you spend designing the hat and outfit?!
Is it possible to buy a shirt (or whatever) with my chosen cartoon or even just a panel of a cartoon, on it? I really like clicking onto this site twice a week and even the occasional disappointment cos Scott hasn't put a new cartoon on makes me feel more alive. Anyway Scott, you owe me, I bought the book and also stuff via clicking on the Amazon.co.uk link (spotted when Missy highlighted this - I wouldn't have noticed the change). It's the talking to your kids about smoking I'm looking at. I know I should check your shop in detail first but I AM AT WORK for Pete's sake.
Heh, I love it. But I think it would be funnier if he used the same phrase both times; currently he says "unimportant" in one panel, and "not important" in another.
Best comic ever. I like to imagine that given enough time and tequila I could come up with comics like these. Me n a dozen monkeys typing and drawing for a million years would never come up with this one.
Awesome.
You seemed unsure that anyone else would like this. I am here to tell you that I found this comic hilarious.