Mark Kausler’s CatBlog

Felix Soap Opera

Felix is back, and in Danny Dooit’s home to stay! Danny’s Dad finds out that Felix rescued Danny, so the Cat deserves a reward. It takes a bit of chasing to convince Felix that Dad is sincere, but at last the stubborn little cat is rounded up. I love the depiction of speed in the last panel of the 11-24, as Felix runs like a Cat out of Hell to get his dinner before Zero the Pup can eat it. I also like the last panel in the 12-3, as Danny brings his Dad a special gift of 6 cats, with 6 more outside the door. Otto’s versatility in Cat design is once again on display, the second cat after Danny looks a lot like Krazy Kat without the ribbon. Note how the story line has turned softer and more friendly as Felix at last gains a family! We’ll see how long he keeps it!  At the top of the page, as an advance Easter gift, here’s a drawing by Cathy Hill, my favorite cartoonist, of Felix meeting a Bunny with a wide skirt and a basket with radishes in it. Her skirt has a soft cotton feel to it and her little brown eyes are even softer. Enjoy the post! See you soon, Mark