It’s January 1982, the sawmill is still closed for winter, and the boys are on vacation. I stay busy making art, and I create Louie’s cat Barfield (a play on the popular syndicated cartoon cat’s name), an alley cat who’s half drifter and half standup comedian.
Immediately, I begin sketching February’s strip. I spend a lot of time drawing faces to add visual realism to the gag. At the time, I have been plagued by dreams about high school. (At least I’m not naked in the dreams … and neither is Louie.)
Both strips become January 1982 releases, and I decide to take vacation from Louie and Bruce in February. But things don’t always go as planned.
Until next time, thanks for joining me for another look back at the making of more Louie and Bruce comic strips.
Peace and love, everybody.
Steve, 5/18/2025
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Interesting!
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Great strips. Thanks for sharing.
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