In these times of confusion and ambiguity, where can we turn for TRUE NORTH?  I submit that MARK TRAIL embodies only the best and purest of virtues, uncompromised and uncomplicated by the world around us.  In times of strife and trouble, when facing even the most needlesome of crossroads, we only need ask WWMD, What Would Mark Do?

For readers of the Comics Curmudgeon, I tip my hat to you, Josh, whose comments I have enjoyed for years now… and consider my inspiration to this “Trail only” Treatment. – Dennis Williams, site founder.

Notes from George Atkins (site continuer): “The seatbelt sign has again been turned on. Please return to your seats and buckle in. There continues to be turbulance with no end in sight. If you see two figures falling to the left of the plane, they are your pilot and copilot. Don’t worry, because this plane has the latest in AI Technology. We stand a better than average chance of getting through this. So sit back and enjoy the flight…the flight..the flight…the...”

I inherited this blog site from Dennis Williams when he saw no further reason to continue. Dennis had been publishing his Mark Trail blog since January 2013 and only stopped in early April 2021. That’s a lot of commentary! It’s no secret that the hiring of Jules Rivera and her changes to the strip’s appearance and direction (which began in October 2020) had more than a little something to do with Dennis’s decision. But I thought this blog was (and is) a pretty good resource and worthy of continuing. I do my best.

In addition to the Comics Curmudgeon, I find inspiration in Dennis’s posts. Clearly, I failed to heed his recommendation to me for keeping things brief. Anyway, I’m also appreciative of the great information in Mark Carlson-Ghost’s site, Mark Trail Confidential. If you want to learn more about Mark Trail’s back story, it’s the best online source available.