There’s nothing in my notes about the strip’s creation to support this, but I can’t help feeling there’s a bit of an “Ah Pook Is Here” influence on this one.

My notes reveal this strip to have been inspired by listening to a bit of Nick Cave, which is something I was probably doing quite a lot of around the time of Brain Fist’s creation.

But his sacrifice will not be in vain.

Although they do both like tummy rubs.

Accuracy is important. Especially with pinking shears.