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In the back-page comic for the April 29 issue, Kirkham poked fun at how much the "Fish" characters had evolved over the two years had had drawn them.

Celebrated senior about to be a ‘Fish’ again

Eliza Jensen and Sophie Kessler
June 6, 2022

For Kai Kirkham, Garfield started it all. Kirkham's love of comics began when his father gave him a copy of Garfield Loses His Feet, and, instantly, he was hooked. The simple humor of the strip had...

Fish No. 83: "End"

Fish No. 83: “End”

Kai Kirkham Macias, staff cartoonist
May 27, 2022

Two years ago, we caught a great "Fish," but it's time to let it go. After 83 "Fish" strips on our website and social media and nine full color comics on our back print page, our one and only staff...

Fish No. 82: "Friends"

Fish No. 82: “Friends”

Kai Kirkham Macias, staff cartoonist
May 15, 2022

In this week's Fish, Nessie finds it so hard to say goodbye. [masterslider id="98"] And in this week's bonus panel, we find out who is mad about Mad Nessie (not exactly a surprise at this point).  

Fish No. 81: "Disclosure"

Fish No. 81: “Disclosure”

Kai Kirkham Macias, staff cartoonist
May 8, 2022

This week's lesson to readers: take the AirPods out of your ears BEFORE someone pours their heart out to you. [masterslider id="97"] And in our bonus panel, find out what Stephen was listening to...

Fish No. 80: "Parting Advice"

Fish No. 80: “Parting Advice”

Kai Kirkham Macias, staff cartoonist
April 29, 2022

As far as Curtis is concerned, if parting is sweet sorrow,  staying is just plain sorrow. And in our bonus panel, we get the answer to the question we wish we hadn't asked.

Fish No. 79: "Good grief"

Fish No. 79: “Good grief”

Kai Kirkham Macias, staff cartoonist
April 22, 2022

This week's Fish brings Curtis to tears. And Stephen takes the blame for it.

Fish No. 78: "Unpredictable"

Fish No. 78: “Unpredictable”

Kai Kirkham Macias, staff cartoonist
April 15, 2022

Does Curtis have what it takes to be professorial? The other Curtis thinks so. [masterslider id="96"] Meanwhile, miles away from the harsh reality of monochromatics, Nessie and Manfred are all smiles...

Fish No. 77: "Unprepared"

Fish No. 77: “Unprepared”

Kai Kirkham Macias, staff cartoonist
April 8, 2022

Curtis always thought he would quit McCallum at the first opportunity, but now that opportunity knocks, what will he actually do? [masterslider id="95"] And in today's bonus panel, the other Curtis...

Fish No. 76: "Eloquent"

Fish No. 76: “Eloquent”

Kai Kirkham Macias, staff cartoonist
April 1, 2022

In this week's Fish, Curtis receives a tempting offer to make a career move. [masterslider id="93"]   And in this week's bonus panel, you'll see why.

Fish No. 75: "Resolution"

Fish No. 75: “Resolution”

Kai Kirkham Macias, staff cartoonist
March 25, 2022

In this week's installment of "Fish," Curtis ruins the moment. [masterslider id="92"] And in our bonus panel, Curtis shows that he is an equal opportunity moment ruiner.    

Fish No. 74: "Intervention"

Fish No. 74: “Intervention”

Kai Kirkham Macias, staff cartoonist
March 11, 2022

In the last installment of "Fish," Francine and Nessie were helping Stephen resolve the internal demons of an election campaign gone dark. In this week's installment, Curtis joins the therapy session in...

Fish No. 73: "Reflecting"

Fish No. 73: “Reflecting”

Kai Kirkham Macias, staff cartoonist
March 4, 2022

In the latest installment of "Fish," Francie works to get to the bottom of Stephen's political ambitions. [masterslider id="89"] In bonus panel, we reveal exactly how close she is to figuring out...

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