Funky Winkerbean is depressing

[Obi-Wan Pinobi]

I think you're right, but Wally and Wally Jr would then both be missing from the group, so I don't know what might have happened to them. (highlight for names)

Don't ask me how, but I forgot about Wally Jr.. Still, there are a number of characters not pictured -- Darin and his parents, Jessica, Harry Dinkle, and Montoni, to name a few -- so chances are this is just a sample picture or part of a larger one that includes the other characters, and Wally will still be around.

 

[Laura]

Probably. I guess we'll find out.

 

[FloraFauna]

I also think this was beautifully done. My DD13 loves reading the comics, and we were talking about the Funky Winkerben the other day. She was also very touched by this story. I got a hug from her later on that day She isn't home from school yet. I'll know she will go right for the paper when she gets home, and it might be depressing for her to read this today, but it is a part of life.

BTW, I quickly read Garfield to get a laugh after reading Funky this morning.

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

You can see Funky Winkerbean here. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/fun/funky.asp

Why is she being led away by the Phantom of the Opera?

 

[ulstergirl]

I love reading the Funkywinkerbean cartoons, and while I too like my funnies to be funny, the story of Lisa really made me stop and think about all those brave women battling against breast cancer, and what a devastaing affect it can have on their lives. The storyline was handled perfectly, and loved how it showed Lisa and Les talking together towards the end, with Lisa drawn as she used to look (and no doubt how many people with cancer want to be remembered-as being whole and healthy). Kudos to the artist for taking on such a strong storyline and one that I know has affected many readers.

 

[katerkat]

The fact that Lisa's story -- and Grandpa Jim in FBorFW -- have such an impact with people is a testament to the writing and the talent of the creators. They obviously put a lot of themselves, their heart, soul, and passion into creating characters the readers can identify with and like.

Not only that, but these two strips (for the most part) happen in real time and the characters age along with the rest of us. That has to have an effect on the impact they have on us.

So far I haven't cried while reading Funky, although I may if I read the collected edition and read all the strips together. I don't remember crying when Farley died in FBorFW when it originally ran in the paper, but I did when I read the collected edition.

I agree. The only strip I read every day, immediately after checking my email, is FBOFW. I like to read the other funnies when I get the chance, but FBOFW is more than a comic for me. I mean, how many comics have people vehemently disagreeing with a love story like Liz and Anthony? (Well, I used to read Foxtrot but that was taken from me.)

When my husband's phone rang at 5 am (wrong number) I seriously considered getting out of bed and checking FBOFW to see what happened with Grandpa Jim.

I've read Funky on and off and caught up on it yesterday. Very sad. I also read that the creator had prostate cancer between Lisa's first bout of cancer and her remission, and that's why he decided to go with this storyline.

Oh, and I do cry EVERY time I read Farley's collection. I don't know how I'll handle Grandpa Jim's imminent death.

 

[Laura]

Why is she being led away by the Phantom of the Opera?

I don't know. I was confused about that. I think it was supposed to show what was in Lisa's head?

 

[IRideRoads]

Yep, who can forget old' Farley!

For those who don't know, you can read the Farley story on the FBOFW website.

Man, what a shocker that day was when FBOFW started that one. At least with Lisa we knew what was coming... the reference about a month ago about wanting to see the leaves change one more time.

I am very impressed with how Tom Battuk did the ending days at home. Thanks, Tom.

The "Coming Soon" ... I recognize some of the folks. It's going to be interesting, that's for sure!