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.
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Greetings from Bizarro Studios North.
Today's post comes to you without the usual wordy intro, because we're trying to get in some extra work ahead of the oncoming high-speed holiday train.
All aboard for the latest blog entry from my Little Shop of Humor.
Although I rely on our vigilant field correspondents, I do find pipe pics on my own from time to time, such as this 1978 LP cover by jazz bassist Ron Carter.
Mr. Carter has had a long career, recording prolifically as a leader, and he was a member of Miles Davis's "Second Great Quartet" from 1963 to 1968.
I hadn't heard this album until very recently. It has a relaxed, low-key vibe. The focus is on Carter's bass, accompanied by guitarist Jay Berliner, drummer Jack DeJohnette (another Miles Davis alum, who passed in October), and pianist Kenny Barron, with the unusual addition of four cellists, along with a percussionist who adds wood block, "scratcher," triangle, finger cymbals, and rhythmic touches.
This is an album I'll surely return to.
Let us proceed with the week's cartoons.
The truth behind celebrity memoirs.
Tuesday's gag illustrates the fear of every aging hipster. It's nota meeting of the Bizarro Studios partners, honest.
In the strip configuration, the Flying Saucer of Possibility is replaced by the less common Fish of Humility.
Hey, sometimes you feel like mixing it up.
Thursday's panel isn't meant to represent all doctors or drug reps, but this type of dealmaking isn't uncommon.
In Friday's offering, we speculated on the latest in military decorations.
Some passengers welcome flight delays.
Thank you for checking out the blog. If you want to learn more about how the cartoon sausage is made, my free Substack newsletter might be of interest. And don't miss Dan Piraro's blog every Sunday.
Twelve Months of Dogs & Cats
Our 2026 Canines & Felines wall calendar is now available from Comics Kingdom. Click on the image or here to order.
We also have a selection of t-shirts, hats, mugs, and holiday ornaments in the Comics Kingdom Bizarro Shop.
My good pal Jeff B is modeling his Eyeball of Observation winter beanie.
Unfortunately, I don't know where you can find a Chilly Billy shirt.
Stylish people wear Bizarro stuff!
Bonus Track
Nick Lowe: "Shake That Rat"
Originally from Bowi Stiff Records 7-inch EP, 1977
Nick Lowe's 1977 EP included this instrumental number featuring bass guitar as the lead instrument.
A Deli Full of Bizarro Links
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