Burglars!? What is Mark talking about? And just who is responsible for this mistatement, Mark or Jules Rivera? Does Rivera make Mark say this for the sake of the alliteration or is Rivera, herself, confused?
Well, this “save the manatee” story has certainly taken a turn to the offbeat. And that is not necessarily a compliment. In spite of Rita’s environmental assertion (panel 1), this story has spent little time on actual environmental or biological issues. And that is not good for a strip like Mark Trail.
This story continues to focus on the fake hurricane conspiracy and the two conspirators. And today’s strip is clearly just an excuse for a lame anti-Florida “joke.” In short, no actual story development.
Art Dept. Fairly rough work. Mark looks out of proportion in panel 1 and is barely recognizable in panel 2. Perhaps that image supports the reason for depicting regular characters in the same clothes in order to assist recognition.
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Hi George, I look forward to reading your Sunday summary this week. Good luck.
Art Dept. As you mentioned the other day, it does not look like the same artist illustrated all three panels. Panel 3 shows care and an attention to detail not apparent in panels 1 and 2.
You don’t have to answer this. I’m just making an observance. Is it possible Rivera’s exceptionally poor performance of late could be related to the recent demotion and eventual departure of the Editorial Director of King Features Syndicate? The Editorial Director who placed Rivera at the helm of Mark Trail?
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Oh, Be Ware, I wonder what you are looking for in my SUnday summary!?
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To me, this week’s Mark Trail has seemed chaotic and disorganized, lacking a clear storyline. You appear unfazed by the thought of writing the Sunday summary. I respect that. Hopefully, you will give the cartoonist the skewering they deserve.
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