Around the Back

Same problems. Different entrance.

#013 · Plus One

Four-panel backyard barbecue comic: a man and a frog meet a small grim reaper in reading glasses who is waiting for a hot dog.

An unexpected barbecue guest has one small objection to the cook.

Transcript

Header: AROUND THE BACK, with a snail. PLUS ONE. Same problems. Different entrance.

Panel 1: At a backyard barbecue, the man leans toward the frog at a picnic table. A small grim reaper wearing reading glasses holds an empty paper plate beside the grill. His scythe leans against the fence. The cook's apron reads MEAT DADDY.

Man: "Who invited Death?"

Panel 2: The frog puts mustard on a hot dog.

Frog: "I thought he came with you."

Panel 3: The man approaches the reaper.

Man: "Are you here for someone?"

Reaper: "Just a hot dog."

Panel 4: The reaper points toward the cook, who stands at the grill holding tongs.

Reaper: "Unless he calls himself the meat daddy again."

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