Editor’s Note: A commenter on ComicsKingdom brought up a point that we have discussed in the past, that being Olive’s haircut, especially how it falls to one side or the other. It is an exaggerated version of a mohawk cut known as a deathhawk cut, from its association with goth culture and deathrock music. So it fits with Olive’s personality. Deathrock, by the way, is different from death metal, which my youngest son prefers. So much for music education. Anyway, the point here is that Olive’s hair flops left or right, as needed (check yesterday’s strip). And that’s all there is say about it. So, moving on to today …

When I saw the gal’s name, it all clicked into place: Outgoing, exuberant blonde woman wearing pink with a scarf wrap. Holly Folly was the companion of Professor Bee Sharp in Mark’s adventure where he uncovered a phony mountain retreat run by digital con man Sid Stump (category: “Bear Necessity”).

Seems like the Trail family just can’t get any relief from the small cast of recurring pseudo-villains and troublemakers, even though Holly’s participation in her debut story was generally friendly, if brief.

Rivera trots out another trendy term, “cottagecore”, a word most of you have probably already Googled. I did, and I don’t see anything in these items for sale that bring about a celebration of idealistic rural life or pastoral fashion, especially shirts with geometric designs. But, Holly clearly sees more than I can. I’ll give her that!