Saturday, December 21, 2024

Substitute For Another Guy

This is the weekly dispatch from Bizarro Studios North, where I have been writing and drawing the Monday through Saturday Bizarro comics since 2018. My partner and friend Dan Piraro created Bizarro in the late twentieth century and continues to do the Sunday comic from Rancho Bizarro in Mexico.

Wayno


Today, I wish you a bright and joyful Winter Solstice. My partner and I celebrate this day by enjoying a cozy evening at home, preparing a meal together, and savoring perfectly paired wine.

We'll see more daylight little by little beginning tomorrow as we gird ourselves for what the New Year may bring.


Bizarro reader David R., who has a keen eye for pipe pictures, sent us this half-crazed elf for the blog.



The drawing was done by W. W. Denslow, best known for creating the illustrations for L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.


Thanks for another stellar contribution, David!



We'll say so long to the latest Bizarro gags as we welcome the Solstice.


We opened with a scene from the beloved holiday classic Xmas for Dummies.



"Can opener" is also on the hearing test.



I know little about Doctor Who, except that the title character has been played by multiple actors over the years. Tom Baker may be the most recognizable of the Doctors to those who are less familiar with the BBC series. When I found a few photos of him in character, I thought his extra-long scarf would add some action to the drawing.

In my latest Substack newsletter, I share a video showing how my initial sketch was developed into a finished panel. It was my first attempt at recording a process video, and the production values are strictly amateur, but it gets the information across.

This blog post went live at 8:30 AM, and the newsletter with video will post at 10:00 AM.


Businesses have been trying to use influencers for targeted marketing since Victorian times.


My favorite detail in this gag is the dummies using their stylized hands to hold their drinks.


The newest spinoff of the long-running franchise will soon premiere on HGTV.

That's the latest bunch of pictorial drollery from your humble cartoonist.

Thank you, as always, for your readership and support.


Please drop by next Saturday to enjoy more cartoons and commentary.


Bonus Track

The Who: "Doctor, Doctor"
B-Side of the single "Pictures of Lily"
Track Records. 1967


I had to include this song by the Who's bass player, John Entwistle.

A Bunch of Bizarro Baubles


  

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8 comments:

  1. Dena Mattausch9:15 AM

    Once again, you're just a load of laffs! Thanks for bringin' the merriment all year long. 🎄

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  2. Scot, BBQuing11:38 AM

    Happy Winter Solstice! May every day get brighter.

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    1. WaynoCartoons5:03 PM

      A lovely sentiment, and the same to you, Scot.

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  3. Judi H12:31 PM

    I love the detail! Your musical panels are the best!! Rock on!

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  4. Marge Grospitch5:57 PM

    I found your video on your process very interesting. Thanks! Maybe in future you can share how you come up with the ideas and/or how you eliminate some and choose others. Also, have a happy holiday!

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  5. Kurt B7:13 PM

    Being a fan of all three, I love your "Dr. The Who". BTW- Here in Lancaster Cp. PA, some of us refer to today as The Winter Stoltzfus. (A common surname among the Plain folks.)

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