Chapter 17 | Page 13c: Binding Arbitration

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As the heated union negotiations reach binding arbitration, Cassie and Dr. Muskiday try to figure out how to eliminate those pesky emotion clouds. Unfortunately, in a supervillain office where nobody can agree on lunch, expecting a coordinated solution might be the most unrealistic plan of all.

Transcript

Panel 1:
Cassie Cruz: “Come on… we need to get back to the office and figure out how to get rid of these emotion clouds.”
Dr. Muskiday: “Aw. I was hoping we could stay for ‘binding arbitration.’”

Panel 2:
Cassie Cruz: “Wait a minute… my cloud is shrinking! Do you think they decided to try your orgy idea after all?!”

Panel 3:
Dr. Muskiday: “Impossible. This branch can’t agree on lunch. How do you expect them to sort out tops and bottoms??”

Alt Text

Three-panel comic set in an office hallway. Cassie Cruz, a curvy woman with short brown hair, red glasses, a white blazer, and a yellow top, stands with Dr. Muskiday, a short, humanoid fly creature in a lab coat. In panel one, Cassie urges returning to the office to fix “emotion clouds,” while Muskiday looks disappointed; a pink cloud floats nearby. In panel two, Cassie reacts in surprise as her emotion cloud visibly shrinks, speculating about coworkers acting on Muskiday’s suggestion. In panel three, she dismisses the idea, noting coworkers can’t agree on lunch, while Muskiday quips about them sorting out roles; the office background shows walls, a door, and a small table.

Phables: SPJ Best Local Column

Phables awarded “Best Local Column” by Philadelphia Society of Professional Journalists

This just in… my weekly comic, Phables, has taken first place in the Local Column category of the Greater Philadelphia chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Excellence in Journalism Awards.

I’m really happy about this — especially since the category is “Local Column” as opposed to “Best Graphic.” That’s a stamp of approval by fellow journalists recognizing Phables as something more than a comic. For me, it’s a big step towards getting a wider acceptance for comics as a powerful journalistic tool. Sounds corny… I know. But that’s really the kind of stuff that goes through my head. 🙂