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(This picture has nothing to do with the story aside from the fact that it’s penguins, I’ve been looking for an excuse to use it, and it cracks me up. Anyway…)
After eight years away from newspapers, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Berkeley Breathed is creating a new comic strip called “Opus,” starring his beloved penguin of the same name.
The Washington Post Writers Group, which will syndicate the strip, is expected to officially announce Breathed’s return this Sunday. The reclusive Breathed, who rarely gives interviews, could not be reached yesterday for comment.
The new strip will appear on Sundays in The Washington Post starting Nov. 23.
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Yay! Bloom County kicked ass, I’m looking forward to Opus being back.
BTW – the slapping penguin is a 3d animation. could you tell?
Time to rummage through the closets and see what’s become of our plush “yuppie” Opus. That’s Opus in sneakers and wearing a tie.
Yeah, I saw the animation. If it only ran once, you might not notice it, but on eternal repeat it shows. Still — it gets a laugh out of me every time I see it.
And I know my dad has that particular Opus doll somewhere around the house. I might have one too, though if I do, he’s in a box somewhere in my closet.
Yahooooo…. Opus is back
and I love the video! Thanks
Zipadeedoodah!!!! I hope there is a website for it, as I doubt the ADN will carry it right away.