Monday, May 28, 2007

#34

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And with that, Ms. Chao's time with the students of Tim Burton Elementary comes to an end. But she shall return (she's a career counselor; she's got nothing better to do).

Next: we might not go back at all

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Friday, May 18, 2007

#32

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This strip introduces Cici, a new minor character. See, we told you there would be lingering fallout from the election arc! It's all about the continuity. Unless something else is funnier, in which case all bets are off. Possibly.

Next: Poe needs help

Thursday, May 17, 2007

#31

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He's brash, but he's earned the right.

Next: meet the press

Thursday, May 10, 2007

#30

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Have you ever known a student who was gregarious and sociable and got straight A's, but wasn't exactly the brightest bulb in the chandelier? That's Frankie.

Next: what's plan B?

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

#29

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And so we begin another brief arc, with once again nary a ghost in sight. Never fear, our undead trio haven't been put in the hamper permanently. We just have a lot of personality traits to explore in our still-living cast members.

Next: don't worry...

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

#28

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Like a lot of art teachers, Mr. Clay is apparently enthusiastic but clueless. Yes, I am bitter.

This and the previous strip started out as an idea for one strip, was retooled and proposed as four, until we finally went with the two-strip format you see here. I think we did the right thing.

Maybe it coulda been four.

Nah.

Next: what is something for which you are suited?