Momma by Mell Lazarus for July 10, 2016

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    AtariDragon  over 8 years ago

    Wow, I didn’t know. Still, this is a harsh way to announce his passing.

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    dlkrueger33  over 8 years ago

    This just gave me the chills. My Dad was born 1927 and also just passed away a few weeks ago…. RIP, Mell.

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    Curtis Mathews  over 8 years ago

    Rest in Peace, Mell. You will sorely be missed.

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    Gerard Carroll  over 8 years ago

    Oh Crap…wow…What a sad morning. Thank you for all the smiles you put on my face Mell. You sure are going to be missed

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    Lmccj  over 8 years ago

    Mell died in May. It was in all the papers.

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    Leeroy  over 8 years ago

    RIP Mell…. you will be missed. I have fond memories of the Miss Peach strip as well as Momma.

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    jbk864  over 8 years ago

    Neither amusing, nor in good taste.You should have thought more along the lines of my framed Mel Blanc Tribute, by all his voices.

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    Helen Ferrieux  over 8 years ago

    To his family: I wish you long life.

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    sevenfeet0  over 8 years ago

    I began reading “Miss Peach” in the early 70s as a kid and “Momma” soon after.

    Although “Momma” had been firmly in reruns for months, I didn’t know if Mell was sick or retired and I’d missed the obits six weeks ago. Sad to see this day but it’s great to see him “surrounded” by the friends who loved and admired him.

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    Thomas Scott Roberts creator over 8 years ago

    In Maria’s Day, we did a tribute a few weeks ago. This is for Mel:http://www.gocomics.com/marias-day/2016/05/29

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    xrilander  over 8 years ago

    Actually, he was still drawing strips just a few weeks before his death with help from his wife. These latter strips were noticeably drawn with a shaky hand.

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    micsal Premium Member over 8 years ago

    Glad to see Farley and Mutts and Snoopy there ! RIP Mel

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    Tawanda  over 8 years ago

    I had no idea. RIP

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    gammaguy  over 8 years ago

    I don’t see any of Mell’s own characters, yet it has his signature. Did he prepare this in advance. Did the other artists personally contribute? Not really important, though I am curious..And though it eventually happens to us all, it’s still sad that he is gone.

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    Peter Gordon  over 8 years ago

    Are those Sergio Aragones margin comics in the lower left?

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    James Noury Premium Member over 8 years ago

    I’m so sad! What a beautiful final strip.

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    Futabakun Premium Member over 8 years ago

    I never met Mell, of course. But I learned a lot about him over the years, notably from Tom Gammill’s Learn to Draw videos on YouTube. I absolutely believe that Mell would have been delighted to see his (or Sonya’s) funeral played with a dark laugh or two along the way. I consider this strip a warm and loving tribute to Mell from those who knew him.

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    Skylark  over 8 years ago

    Oh! I am saddened. I did not know. I LOVED Momma! Whatever will become of Frances now??

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    brine Premium Member over 8 years ago

    I think it’s a great tribute to his genius!!

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    noreenklose  over 8 years ago

    Rest in Peace, Mell.Thanks for all the years of enjoyment you gave to me.I have fond memories of the Miss Peach strip as well as Momma.My sincere condolences to your family.You ARE missed.Goodbye, and thanks for all the smiles!

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    nailer Premium Member over 8 years ago

    Had no idea, R.I.P. Mr. Lazarus. Thanks for all the laughs.

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    Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 8 years ago

    Nice job! Thank you.

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    bookworm0812  over 8 years ago

    I didn’t know this, either. So who’s been drawing this, then? Dang it! Why is that whenever I add something new to my favorites, it goes away? I haven’t been reading this one all that long. I hope they go and put in a Momma Classics so I can start at the beginning.

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    Darryl Heine  over 8 years ago

    The final Momma first run strip?

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    lindz.coop Premium Member over 8 years ago

    So sorry to hear Mell has left us….May he rest in peace….and we are so grateful for all the years of fun and laughs he has given us. Such a sweet final strip!!

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    arthurseery  over 8 years ago

    Oh Wow! Bye Momma, Bye Mell.

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    Glen.A.Zerbi  over 6 years ago

    Luann is wearing Momma’s hat. Nice tribute by Greg Evans there. R.I.P. Mell :(

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    WILLIAM "THE STINGER" HOLLIFIELD  over 4 years ago

    RIP MOMMA SONYA

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    klesmiley_ Premium Member 3 months ago

    I come back to this every so often. Very touching.

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