Hagar the Horrible, 12/5/21

Yet another example of why the so-called "throwaway" panels at the top of a Sunday strip, which are excised in some paper layouts and thus need to include a standalone joke, are so important to the overall vibe. When you know that getting cucked by a court jester is one of Hagar's literal nightmares, this incident at the tavern takes on a much darker tone.

Family Circus, 12/5/21