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Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social · 10h

Happy #CanadianThanksgiving to my many wonderful Canadian pals! I’m told y’all don’t have a parade, so I’m throwing one in your honor! And look! Two distinguished Canadian cartoon characters are even included! :D @picpak.bsky.social @shayleerobson.bsky.social @lollipopcomics.bsky.social

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Candace 'n' Company @candacencompany.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Fun With Apples! – Part 6/14: And now for the main event! Hope they’ve got lots of towels for the floor! #art #cartoon #comic #dog #halloween #humor #kids #party #webcomic

CANDACE: Partygoers assemble! We’re gonna bob for apples!

MADDIE & MATTIE: YAYYY!!

CANDACE: Each participant gets sixty seconds to try to “catch” as many apples as possible...

MEGAN: Why exactly is the dog going first?

CANDACE: He can’t share people germs. Vets orders. Plus, he’d throw a fit.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Comictober 2026 Webcomic Cosplay Hacky and Bird @hackyandbird.bsky.social Hacky and Bird make music and sell stuff. Proceeds from sales go to a local animal shelter. Each can of donated food is marked with a tiny dino. Find their links in their bio!

Dani is dressed as a blue bird and Lulu is dressed as a Hacky sack. It’s Hacky and Bird!

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Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It’s #InktoberDay8! The only menacing thing about this character is that he still takes up space in the funny pages every day! If you need a Legally Safe #Halloween Costume that badly, there should PLENTY in stock of the Excruciatingly Annoying Neighbor Boy! #Inktober

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Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Clover’s booking some Spirits in the New #BubbleFox #Comic! #Halloween bubblefox.thecomicseries.com/comics/1464

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Bubble Fox

THE EVIL DUMB, PT. 4 (BF #1210)

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Adventures of Lollipop Comics 🇨🇦 @lollipopcomics.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

C is for Crab in today's #adventuresoflollipop under the sea alphabet post! 🦀

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Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It’s #InktoberDay7! I know things can get really WEIRD when you’re a KID these days, but with this Enthusiastically Odd Child Costume, you can ensure a night of Legally Safe trick-or-treating on #Halloween without infringing on trademarks, right @dgriffstudios.bsky.social? :D #Inktober

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Candace 'n' Company @candacencompany.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Fun With Apples! – Part 5/14: It took a few strips, but all the partygoers are here! The stars of the show, the apples, will come next! #cartoon #comic #halloween #holiday #humor #webcomic

MISSUS LOTT: Hi, Candace. The kids got Fido ready for your Halloween party.

CANDACE: Thank you, Missus Lott! Wanna join us?

MISSUS LOTT: No, thank you. We’re all going out this evening.

MEGAN: Hey, neighbor lady!

MISSUS LOTT: Hi, Megan. I like her witch costume, but where’s her broomstick?

CANDACE: The day you see Meg carrying a broom is the day you call Ripley’s. She can still throw one, though.

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Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It’s LATE #InktoberDay6! Yeah, a LOT later than I’d like to post, but vampires are creatures of the night anyway! So if you plan on wearing this Legally Safe Evil Vampire Girl Costume on #Halloween, you’ll likely see many Sunny days afterwards, right @vinnievampire.bsky.social? #Inktober

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Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Sap tries to summon a spirit most foul before Clover stops it up in the New #BubbleFox #Comic! #Halloween bubblefox.thecomicseries.com/comics/1463

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THE EVIL DUMB, PT. 3 (BF #1209)

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Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It’s #InktoberDay4! No need to be invisible on #Halloween night! You can trick-or-treat in style as the ever fashionable Peppy Ghost Teen! Compliment with a German accent for king-size candy bars, right @shayleerobson.bsky.social? #Inktober

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Rachel Mills @rachel-the-car.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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Candace 'n' Company @candacencompany.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Fun With Apples! – Sunday Intermission: Fun With Apples! continues Wednesday! Meanwhile, here’s our leading lady trying to juggle as many apples as possible! #art #cartoon #comic #costume #halloween #humor #juggling #webcomic

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Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It’s #InktoberDay3! Bit late to the party today, but that’ll happen when all the Bubble Fox costumes run out! So Junior here is just gonna have to settle with the Pudgy Pink Dog outfit! I’m sure it’ll be big in Canadian neighborhoods, right @picpak.bsky.social? :D #Inktober #Halloween

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

NEW COMIC! Comictober 2026: Getting in the Spirit Just a shortcut through the cemetery. What could go wrong? #daniandlulucomic #webcomic #comics #halloween #comictober2026

Panel 1
Dani and Lulu walk through a cemetery at night along a white gravel path. Tombstones and a crescent moon are visible. Dani says, “This walk in the cemetery certainly gets me in the spirit for Halloween.”

Panel 2
Glowing beams strike Dani and Lulu from behind jarring them as glowing orbs fly out of their chests.

Panel 3
Possessed by spirits, Dani says, “I’m going to climb a tree,” while Lulu says, “I’m going to eat a dozen pies.”

Panel 4
Two blue ghostly versions of Dani and Lulu float behind their physical bodies, which run away to get into mischief. Ghost Dani says, “They’ll be back when they’ve worn themselves out.” Ghost Lulu adds, “I didn’t expect the spirit to get into us.”

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Kim Belding @picpak.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Be yourself in today's #PicpakDog: #comics #webcomics #comicstrips #comic #webcomic #comicstrip Read the archives at picpak.net!

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Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The boys are back in town in the New #BubbleFox #Comic! #Halloween bubblefox.thecomicseries.com/comics/1462

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THE EVIL DUMB, PT. 2 (BF #1208)

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Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It’s #InktoberDay2! Need a legally safe webcomic character to do some Monster Mashing as? Well there’s nothing seasonally off about this Hockey Dad costume! The small shirt offers just enough belly exposure for maximum child embarrassment, right @puckhogg4.bsky.social? #Inktober #Halloween

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Candace 'n' Company @candacencompany.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Fun with Apples! – Part 4/14: Are all present and accounted for? Not quite yet, but everyone here is now in costume! Which is your favorite so far? #cartoon #comic #costumes #halloween #holiday #humor #kids #party #webcomic

JESS: I’ll be back in two hours to pick up the twins.

CANDACE: Okay, Jess. Enjoy your night out. Nice costume, Megs!

MADDIE: So beautiful!

MAGEN: “Beautiful”?! When I dress up for my boyfriend, I wanna hear “beautiful”; when I dress up for Halloween, I wanna hear “Nightmarish”!

CANDACE: You’ve been called nightmarish. I was there.

MEGAN: Yeah, when I dressed up for my boyfriend.

CANDACE: I had to drive the man to urgent care.

MATTIE & MADDIE: ? ?

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

NEW COMIC! Comictober 2026: Halloweensona I’m not sure what my Halloweensona is. However I loved making costumes for my daughter so maybe my Halloweensona is costumer! #daniandlulucomic #webcomic #comics #halloween #comictober

Panel 1
The parent ducks from Fowl Language Comics by Brian Gordon. Dani says “These costumes Quack me up.” Lulu responds with an “Ugh.”

Panel 2
Ninja and Pirate from Joe Flanders Comics. Lulu as Ninja hold up two metal stars and says “I love stars.”

Panel 3
Owly and Wormy from Andy Runton’s Owly collection of books. Dani says to Lulu dressed as Wormy, “No you can’t sit on my head.”

Panel 4
Art by Moga by Meg Adams and Skull Pizza by Steve Lewis. Dani says “Our hosts.”

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NEW COMIC! Comictober Comictober is tomorrow and Dani & Lulu are very excited. My posting schedule maybe modified based on the prompt list, but there will be a comic, new or old, posted on my usual posting days. #daniandlulucomic #webcomic #comics #halloween #comictober

Panel 1
Dani says, “Halloween is thirty days away and every empty store is now a “Scare‑o‑ween.” Lulu replies, “Clearly Fall is here.”

Panel 2
Dani asks, “So, superhero? Horror?” as she holds two costume packages. Lulu answers, “Based on the world news I’m not keen on either.”

Panel 3
Dani says, “Well, I’m at a loss.” and proceeds to put the costumes back. Lulu excitedly calls out, “Dani! Dani! Dani!”

Panel 4
Lulu and Dani stand below a sign in the costume section that says “Web Comics” hold hands looking at each other and let out a “Squeeee!”

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Adventures of Lollipop Comics 🇨🇦 @lollipopcomics.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Learn about Truth and Reconciliation Day (aka Orange Shirt Day) with Lollipop and friends in this special #adventuresoflollipop post. #truthandreconciliationday #orangeshirtday #everychildmatters #dosomething

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Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

TOMORROW!!! #BubbleFox returns tomorrow with a New #Comic! But there’s still time to see the awesome #GuestComic @puckhogg4.bsky.social ended #GuestMonth with! bubblefox.thecomicseries.com/comics/1460

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THE WHIZZER OF ODD!!! A BUBBLE FOX GUEST COMIC BY WARREN FRANTZ!!!

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Candace 'n' Company @candacencompany.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Fun With Apples! – Part 3/14: Almost time to start the Halloween party! Just a few more details... #cartoon #comic #halloween #humor #kids #roommate #webcomic

CANDACE: Bathroom’s yours, Meg. Go put on your costume

MEGAN: Yes, mother.

MADDIE & MATTIE: Auntie Candace!

CANDACE: Maddie and Mattie!

Smooch Smooch Smooch SMACK!

MADDIE: Uh...Auntie?

CANDACE: Yes?

MADDIE: Your whiskers are poking my face.

MEGAN: That’s what he said.

CANDACE: Yeah, to you.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

New Comic! A Memory A chance encounter with a small creature brings back nice memories for Lulu. I’ve been wanting to explore more of Lulu’s culture and planet. I’ll be dipping more into that in the future. #daniandlulucomic #webcomic #comics #mom #memories

Panel 1
A small shelled crab like creature sits on the sand beside an empty seashell.

Panel 2
Lulu kneels on the beach looking at the creature and asks, “Dani, what is this?”

Panel 3
Dani says, “Oh! A hermit crab.”
Lulu, holding the hermit crab, asks, “Do they get bigger than this?”
Dani replies, “I don’t think so. Why?”

Panel 4
On Lulu’s home planet, a younger Lulu’s mom presents Lulu with the crab like creature’s empty shell as a hat. The crab like creature sits in a cooking pot in what appears to be a kitchen. A strange alien clock hangs on the wall with various tools. Lulu’s mom wears a similar style shell hat.

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Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It’s #FanArtFriday! And the final CRAZY #FanArt honoree for 2026 is my pal @ajschumacherart.bsky.social! Alex was kind enough to include Mike & Mindy’s puffed posteriors in his Sunday Funnies collection, so it only seemed fair that young Ben Fineman got the CRAZY honors to end things right!

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Candace 'n' Company @candacencompany.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It took me a while, but I drew fan art of Dr. Cobra, created by @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social! The good doctor's first patient today is a rather displeased Indiana Jones! #cartoon #fanart

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Candace 'n' Company @candacencompany.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Fun With Apples! – Part 2/14: The kids are inside...and Mom’s ready to bail! #art #cartoon #comic #halloween #humor #roommates #webcomic

MEGAN: Yo, roomie, get off the can! Your sister-in-law and her br...uh...kids are here.

CANDACE: I’m almost in costume. Be right out.

MEGAN: Might be a hot minute, folks.

JESS: Quite all right.

MEGAN: When you two go trick-or-treating this Halloween, be sure to stop by for some awesome candy.

CANDACE: Assuming you don’t eat it all first.

MEGAN: You sure talk big when there’s a locked door between us!

JESS: Thank heaven I only have to deal with my husband tonight.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Throwback Comic Dodgy Situation I was never great at coordinated team sports like kickball in elementary school. I was excelled at dodge ball though- the dodging part, not so much the throwing part. #daniandlulucomic #webcomic #comics #kickball #dodgeball

Panel 1
Lulu reacts with surprise, shown by a question mark and exclamation mark above her head.

Panel 2
A red kickball flies toward Lulu at high speed in a split panel showing the incoming ball from her perspective and a split second before impact.

Panel 3
The kickball hits Lulu in the mouth and knocks her to the ground.

Panel 4
Lulu sits dazed on the ground with stars around her head while Dani kneels beside her. Lulu says, “I think I’ve had enough physical education. That kickball kicked my butt.”

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

NEW COMIC! Enter the Lanternfly *edit- I messed up and reposted. Monologuing is the Achilles heal of many super villains. Laternflies are invading North Carolina which inspired this comic. A colleague found and dispatched one a couple of weeks ago so I had to immortalize it. #daniandlulucomic

Panel 1
A spotted lanternfly stands on a flat surface and says, “Behold the fluttering doom. I am the herald of ruin, the spotted nightmare perched upon your precious trees. You call me invasive, a pest, a blight. I am conquest with wings!”

Panel 2
The lanternfly raises its forelegs while continuing, “I drain the sweetness of your world and leave only rot behind. My brood spreads while you exist in smug complacency of your assumed human superiority.”

Panel 3
The lanternfly continues, “While you sleep we feast. When your orchards fall silent you’ll feel the sting of the mighty lanternfly!” The lanternfly screams, “Aaiieeee!!” as the shadow of a three toed foot is cast over it.

Panel 4
Dani and Lulu are seen from the lanternfly’s perspective. Dani asks, “Was it monologuing?” as a squish is heard.

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Candace 'n' Company @candacencompany.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Fun With Apples! – Part 1/14: Happy autumn, readers! Here starts a Halloween party story arc! #cartoon #comic #halloween #humor #kids #webcomic

JESS: Now behave while at Auntie Candace’s children.

MATTIE & MADDIE: Yes, Mom.

Ding Dong

MEGAN: Hey.

JESS: Hello! Say hi to Auntie Candace’s roommate.

MATTIE & MADDIE: Hi, Miss Thomas!

MEGAN: Yo.

JESS: Now aren’t you glad you both dressed up for the party? Miss Thomas has a scary costume.

MEGAN: That’s right, hon. I do...I just haven’t put it on yet.

JESS: Oh. Sorry about that, luv.

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Candace 'n' Company @candacencompany.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Basketball harkens way back to 1891. I don’t know if Candace’s lessons include the history, but they apparently cover today’s version! #art #basketball #cartoon #comic #friends #humor #sports #webcomic

CANDACE: Thanks for the basketball lessons, Rachel.

RACHEL: Don’t mention it. Okay, quiz time: What do you do when you miss a shot and the other team grabs the rebound?

CANDACE: Accost the nearest official and scream that I was fouled.

RACHEL: Pretend it’s a non professional game.

CANDACE: Oh. Then go on defense.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Throwback Comic Home Improvement Little known fact- I took drafting in the 3rd grade. Iwakuni Marine Corps Airstation, Japan. The school was k-12 and there were only maybe a dozen high schoolers, so the shop teacher had an elementary curriculum. #daniandlulucomic

Panel 1
Lulu stands in a flat blueprint. She says, “What a strange place. I exist on a two dimensional plane. There is no concept of up or down here.”

Panel 2
Lulu continues, “My form cannot pass through this door and I need to pee!”

Panel 3
A blueprint floor plan shows labeled rooms. Lulu stands in bedroom 1 and says, “There must be a solution!”

Panel 4
In the real world, the wood shop teacher holds Lulus floor plan drawing and says, “Toilets everywhere and no interior walls. This is quite the open floor plan.”

Lulu, disguised as a human, replies, “Thanks. I wanted the house to promote efficiency and togetherness.”

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The Will Comics Studio @sdcomicstrip.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We’re #2!

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I 💙 Dogs @dogs100.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It’s bedtime….

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Adventures of Lollipop Comics 🇨🇦 @lollipopcomics.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social and I for 3 CRAZY drawing challenges! Hope to see you there! Oct. 21 #CRAZYHalloweenParty Nov. 18 #CRAZIESDayParade Dec. 18 #CRAZYHolidayFashionShow

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

NEW COMIC! Fear Response What is it about tentacles and humans? #daniandlulucomic #webcomic #comics #fear #tentacles

Panel 1: title card
Lulu walks away smiling and dusting her hands together while a giant purple tentacle lifts a defeated villain behind her. The title “Dani & Lulu by Mike Swaim” appears above.

Panel 2
Dani asks, “Why do people see tentacles grabbing them when you defend yourself?” Lulu cups her mouth‑tentacles with both hands as she replies, “Well, when I’m in their heads they see the real me, I guess they think these things are tentacles.”

Panel 3
Lulu continues speaking while an illustration shows a ship being attacked by a giant tentacled monster. A separate image, a Cthulhu inspired monster appears in the bottom right. She says, “Beyond that, humans seem to have a visceral fear of tentacles. Maybe horror fiction or a cephalopod phobia? It scares them.”

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Dani asks, “And, what if they like tentacles?” Lulu replies, “Then that scares me.”

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Adventures of Lollipop Comics 🇨🇦 @lollipopcomics.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Patiently waiting for parents and teachers who want something fun and educational for their kids to find my page... #adventuresoflollipop

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Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It’s LATE #FanArtFriday! Last week was one of the most insane I’ve ever had at work, but I’m back now with last week’s CRAZY #FanArt honoree, @jwcornelius.bsky.social! Moony tried to negotiate a fart. As you can see, talks fell through! Wouldn’t “Turtle Rocket” make a cool band name?

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Candace 'n' Company @candacencompany.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

There are still a few days left in the summer, and the roomies are out to enjoy it. Only one of them succeeds! #art #cartoon #comic #fun #humor #summer #sunday #swim #webcomic

CANDACE: Hey, Megan, I’m up on the diving board!

MEGAN: That’s nice, Candy Cane.

CANDACE: I’m gonna do a cannonball dive!

MEGAN: Uh-huh.

CANDACE: Did you hear me, Megan?

CANDACE: Yes, I heard you! I just don’t care!

Ker-SPLASH!

CANDACE: I tried to warn you.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

NEW COMIC! Footloose I didn’t want to worry anyone. Not until the fourth panel at least. #daniandlulucomic

Panel 1
Dani and Lulu stand in a forest clearing surrounded by small mushroom houses. Lulu prys a Smorp from the bottom of her foot. The Smorp pops off and screams “AAAaah!!” as it begins running away.

Panel 2
Dani and Lulu look towards a voice from off panel as they wave to the panicking Smorp, “Now Asramel, where are those delicious Smorps we heard?”

Panel 3
Asramel appears from behind a bush with a brown cat, holding a fork and knife, and says, “Well now, no Smorps, but these children will do nicely!” Dani shouts, “GARGELSMELL!!”

Panel 4
Dani and Lulu run through the forest while Gargelsmell and Asramel chase after them. Lulu yells to Dani, “THIS WAS A CHILDREN’S SHOW?!”

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