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Cartoonist Dave Whamond offers an offbeat view of the world in Reality Check, a comic panel that exposes the hidden hilarity in everyday situations.

The adventure comic strip is back—with a twist—in "Rip Haywire."

Rip Haywire is a soldier of fortune, a brave, square-jawed man of honor who lives for danger. Accompanied on adventures of chance by his cowardly dog TNT and his venomous ex-girlfriend, Cobra, Rip tracks down lost treasure, takes down madmen, and takes on any job that promises heart-pounding action, peril, and intrigue! And, of course, humor.

Shortcuts by Jeff Harris is a compelling feature that mixes bold, colorful artwork with fun, interesting facts to create a kids page that actually entertains as it educates.

Sizzling satire of the absurdities in big-time athletics.

Thatababy's philosophy can be summed up quite neatly: To keep his parents on their toes.