That’s all we are to a predator… a walking meat sack. and given the size of this guy, he needs a good sized meat sack every now and then…
So as Johnny goes from looking like Gene Simmons (without makeup of course) to someone completely different in the next panels,
Sheriff Stober (who has to stand for election every so many years) continues to act all mysterious-like, not really letting Johnny in on the broader plan… Just “reach in my pocket (saddlebag, whatever) and hand me the contents!” whatever…