Since we already know what Kirby’s news is, this seems like a good time to go check back in with this strip’s title character. Next time…
Author: Smeary Soapbox Press
Handcrafted comics since 1985!
“A timely correction”
And don’t feel too bad about Tik-Tok … he’s been in a situation like this before!
“Tech talk”
It’s a good thing Kirby’s spent enough time studying science that he can talk “robot”…
“The way I heard it…”
Looks like Kirby’s about give Tik-Tok a good talkin’ to!
I can’t decide if the many characters Baum described as having immutable facial features (not just Tik-Tok, but also Jack Pumpkinhead and (in theory) the painted-on face of the Scarecrow) is a good thing or a bad thing. While it gives me a smaller range of expressions to use for them, it can make them easier to draw…
“Just following orders”
Wha-?!? Explanations are forthcoming, I hope!
“Like clockwork”
I’ve been trying to avoid reading other peoples’ takes on Oz characters, but I have heard that Tik-Tok often turns out to be more sinister than he was in Baum’s books. I hope I can treat him well…
“A tried-and-true workplace tip”
Or maybe not so private …
“Glory days”
“Whew”, indeed! I hope that encounter’s not going to discourage Kirby’s efforts at escape!
(By the way, if anyone has a better idea for an “Ozzy” sport name, I’m open to suggestions…)
“Office politics”
Uh oh– maybe everyone’s attention wasn’t focused on Watusi when the gang entered the Emerald City…
“The new guy”
Uh oh– did Kirby just blow his cover?
Watusi the Talking Dog 