By John S. Troutman
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Published: May 21, 2013

Robert Burns wrote the most Scottish things ever. These poems sound like Middle English but were written in 1786. Also, another reminder: Phoenix Comicon. May 23 to 26. Table 1739. BE THERE. Author: Robert Burns / Date of Publication: 1786 / Source: Wikipedia
By John S. Troutman
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Published: February 21, 2013

Seriously, Jack killed a LOT of giants. It was kinda his thing. Author: Anonymous / Date of Publication: 1711 / Source: Wikipedia
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Chapter: Chapbooks
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By John S. Troutman
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Published: February 7, 2013

Because I can’t draw fight scenes. Next week, we start something completely different. Author: Some Dude In Ancient Mesopotamia / Date of Publication: c. 1900 BC / Source: Wikipedia
By John S. Troutman
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Published: January 17, 2013

I suppose you could question the logic of Esteban even being in ancient Mesopotamia, but… yeah. Author: Some Dude In Ancient Mesopotamia / Date of Publication: c. 1900 BC / Source: Wikipedia
By John S. Troutman
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Published: January 15, 2013

And so we return to Gilgamesh. I trust you’re happy. Now, as you may have noticed, I’m “following my muse” as well. Realizing that the foundation had already been laid in the Christmas strips, Sporkman and Lit Brick are now merging into a single strange abomination of nature, at least for the next few weeks. [...]
By John S. Troutman
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Published: December 18, 2012

The internet did, indeed, say such things. A comment on Sunday brought my attention to a considerably more erotic version of Hot Cockles, and I would’ve been remiss if I didn’t mention it in-comic. It’s officially become my new favorite holiday tradition… ladies.
By John S. Troutman
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Published: December 13, 2012

Snap-Dragon seriously sounds like the stupidest game you could possibly play. Granted, I’m sure I’m missing something about the fire in question. I mean, I know that brandy is used in a lot of gourmet cooking, so presumably you can set it on fire without endangering your loved ones, but still. I’m not sure the [...]
By John S. Troutman
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Published: November 29, 2012

So, this strip has nothing to do with literature. Zero. It’s all character-based humor, and I loved it, so *thppbt*. The comic will be properly relevant again next week.
By John S. Troutman
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Published: November 27, 2012

Oh, we’ll be having fun this season. Yes we will. Author: Thomas Middleton / Date of Publication: 1604 / Source: Google Books
By John S. Troutman
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Published: November 13, 2012

I’m never drawing Myles Standish with a shirt on again. Author: Thomas Morton / Date of Publication: 1637 / Source: Wikipedia