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"Bloom County" revived after 25 years

Ockham

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For those of you too young to know, there was a comic strip in the days of newspapers called "Bloom County", where a set of misfits lived in a boarding house, took on political issues of our times, and did it in a much funnier and human way than "Doonsbury" could imagine. One of my very favorite comics of all time which I do post once in a while here on DP. Berkley Breathed who used to work on Doonsbury in the early 80's took on his own comic strip and thus Opus, Binkley, Steve Dallas, Portnoy, Milo the General and Bill the Cat were born. From running sensational headlines, to Steve getting abducted by aliens, Opus and Bill running for President.... well you get the drift.

I'll be eagerly waiting the new stuff but until then, here's an article and a few choice excerpts from bygone days.
Berkeley Breathed Revives Bloom County After 25 Years, Thanks to Trump - Us Weekly

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Ockham said:
For those of you too young to know, there was a comic strip in the days of newspapers called "Bloom County", where a set of misfits lived in a boarding house, took on political issues of our times, and did it in a much funnier and human way than "Doonsbury" could imagine. One of my very favorite comics of all time which I do post once in a while here on DP. Berkley Breathed who used to work on Doonsbury in the early 80's took on his own comic strip and thus Opus, Binkley, Steve Dallas, Portnoy, Milo the General and Bill the Cat were born. From running sensational headlines, to Steve getting abducted by aliens, Opus and Bill running for President.... well you get the drift.

I'll be eagerly waiting the new stuff but until then, here's an article and a few choice excerpts from bygone days.
Berkeley Breathed Revives Bloom County After 25 Years, Thanks to Trump - Us Weekly

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I knew people came close to suicide when Breathed announced the end. I knew my life had changed, without Bill the Cat we were left alone on this tragic planet without the moral guidance of "ACCKKK!"
 
I didn't realize it had been that long.
 
They only comic I despaired more at ending was Calvin & Hobbs.
 
Ockham said:
For those of you too young to know, there was a comic strip in the days of newspapers called "Bloom County", where a set of misfits lived in a boarding house, took on political issues of our times, and did it in a much funnier and human way than "Doonsbury" could imagine. One of my very favorite comics of all time which I do post once in a while here on DP. Berkley Breathed who used to work on Doonsbury in the early 80's took on his own comic strip and thus Opus, Binkley, Steve Dallas, Portnoy, Milo the General and Bill the Cat were born. From running sensational headlines, to Steve getting abducted by aliens, Opus and Bill running for President.... well you get the drift.

I'll be eagerly waiting the new stuff but until then, here's an article and a few choice excerpts from bygone days.
Berkeley Breathed Revives Bloom County After 25 Years, Thanks to Trump - Us Weekly

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OMG, I loved that comic strip so much!! I still have a framed cut-out of one of my favorites on my wall. When he retired, I was really, truly depressed about it. I mean... it had been a part of my life for as long as I could remember.

I cannot wait to see my beloved penguin again!
 
Hmm. Bloom County was of course absolutely brilliant, but by the time Breathed titled it "Outland" it had pretty much run its course. Breathed was right the first time he ended the series by giving everyone jobs, splitting up, and paving Bloom County for a strip mall, just as Watterson and Larson ended their comic strips at their height. It's hard for me to imagine what new energy he can imbue it with, but we'll see.
 
Broads Buicks and Booze
 
Ockham said:
For those of you too young to know, there was a comic strip in the days of newspapers called "Bloom County", where a set of misfits lived in a boarding house, took on political issues of our times, and did it in a much funnier and human way than "Doonsbury" could imagine. One of my very favorite comics of all time which I do post once in a while here on DP. Berkley Breathed who used to work on Doonsbury in the early 80's took on his own comic strip and thus Opus, Binkley, Steve Dallas, Portnoy, Milo the General and Bill the Cat were born. From running sensational headlines, to Steve getting abducted by aliens, Opus and Bill running for President.... well you get the drift.

I'll be eagerly waiting the new stuff but until then, here's an article and a few choice excerpts from bygone days.
Berkeley Breathed Revives Bloom County After 25 Years, Thanks to Trump - Us Weekly
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Ockham said:
For those of you too young to know, there was a comic strip in the days of newspapers called "Bloom County", where a set of misfits lived in a boarding house, took on political issues of our times, and did it in a much funnier and human way than "Doonsbury" could imagine. One of my very favorite comics of all time which I do post once in a while here on DP. Berkley Breathed who used to work on Doonsbury in the early 80's took on his own comic strip and thus Opus, Binkley, Steve Dallas, Portnoy, Milo the General and Bill the Cat were born. From running sensational headlines, to Steve getting abducted by aliens, Opus and Bill running for President.... well you get the drift.

I'll be eagerly waiting the new stuff but until then, here's an article and a few choice excerpts from bygone days.
Berkeley Breathed Revives Bloom County After 25 Years, Thanks to Trump - Us Weekly
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I'm wondering if Portnoy and Hodge will be making a return at some point.... I miss Portnoy.

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Cardinal said:
Hmm. Bloom County was of course absolutely brilliant, but by the time Breathed titled it "Outland" it had pretty much run its course. Breathed was right the first time he ended the series by giving everyone jobs, splitting up, and paving Bloom County for a strip mall, just as Watterson and Larson ended their comic strips at their height. It's hard for me to imagine what new energy he can imbue it with, but we'll see.
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This, this, OMG this! I LOVED Bloom County. You could tell it was getting tired near the end, though. Then, he came out with "Outland", and some of the characters were there, but he (Breathed) had changed. I rarely read "Outland". Now, the reincarnation is too "Outland-ish". It's not the same.

I'm disappointed and don't have the interest. I'd rather my memories be left unsullied.
 
Ockham said:
I'm wondering if Portnoy and Hodge will be making a return at some point.... I miss Portnoy.

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radcen said:
This, this, OMG this! I LOVED Bloom County. You could tell it was getting tired near the end, though. Then, he came out with "Outland", and some of the characters were there, but he (Breathed) had changed. I rarely read "Outland". Now, the reincarnation is too "Outland-ish". It's not the same.

I'm disappointed and don't have the interest. I'd rather my memories be left unsullied.
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Among my favorites...

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Ockham said:
For those of you too young to know, there was a comic strip in the days of newspapers called "Bloom County", where a set of misfits lived in a boarding house, took on political issues of our times, and did it in a much funnier and human way than "Doonsbury" could imagine. One of my very favorite comics of all time which I do post once in a while here on DP. Berkley Breathed who used to work on Doonsbury in the early 80's took on his own comic strip and thus Opus, Binkley, Steve Dallas, Portnoy, Milo the General and Bill the Cat were born. From running sensational headlines, to Steve getting abducted by aliens, Opus and Bill running for President.... well you get the drift.

I'll be eagerly waiting the new stuff but until then, here's an article and a few choice excerpts from bygone days.
Berkeley Breathed Revives Bloom County After 25 Years, Thanks to Trump - Us Weekly

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Yay!!!

Now if only Gary Larson (for those unfamiliar with his name, the creator of "The Far Side" comic strip) will return to his drawing board!
 
Does anyone remember the songs they had on the flexi record?
 
Ockham said:
For those of you too young to know, there was a comic strip in the days of newspapers called "Bloom County", where a set of misfits lived in a boarding house, took on political issues of our times, and did it in a much funnier and human way than "Doonsbury" could imagine. One of my very favorite comics of all time which I do post once in a while here on DP. Berkley Breathed who used to work on Doonsbury in the early 80's took on his own comic strip and thus Opus, Binkley, Steve Dallas, Portnoy, Milo the General and Bill the Cat were born. From running sensational headlines, to Steve getting abducted by aliens, Opus and Bill running for President.... well you get the drift.

I'll be eagerly waiting the new stuff but until then, here's an article and a few choice excerpts from bygone days.
Berkeley Breathed Revives Bloom County After 25 Years, Thanks to Trump - Us Weekly
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Best one yet since it came back:

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