Super Flea III

Tonight I'm getting ready for tomorrow's programs at the Stillwater library - that's always a fun day, with three packed shows. 

Here is the third and final installment of Evalyn's comic based on my song, "Super Flea." Relevant lines from the song follow. Click the image for a larger more legible version.

Panel 1

As he's cleaning up and thinking "That's it for today,"

His antennae sense new trouble down the street!

Panel 2

What's flying toward that burning school?

Panel 3

"But wait," shouts Flea, "That book was overdue!"

Panel 4

He flips it out and trips and flap, he's trapped in chapter two!

Panel 5

Will he perform the sly escape tradition doth require?

Or will he just be roasted like a weenie?

Ft. Gibson and Checotah + Super Flea Part II

Today I performed at the libraries in Ft. Gibson and then in Checotah. Evalyn came along for the ride, but Lisa had to stay home to get some other work done. Ev and I had fun together. She did a whole lot of reading in the car and during the shows.

The libraries sure are having fun decorating for the theme this year! Here are some photos from Checotah...

Here is Part II of Evalyn's comic book adaptation of my "Super Flea" song. Applicable sections from the lyrics follow. Click the image for a slightly larger more legible version.

Panel 1:

When last we left our heroes they were prisoners in the pound

Confined behind a combination lock

Panel 2:

Houdini's Guide to Picking Locks - Flea looks up what to do

He picks the lock and exits in a blur

Panel 3:

Super Flea to the rescue!

Panel 4:

Meanwhile two librarians are tied up at the desk

Watching helpless as their books are being destroyed

Panel 5:

By a vacuum-like contraption hooked in manners most grotesque

To the forehead of a leering humanoid

Panel 6:

We watch the Doctor's eyes pop as his bottom goes in the air

Being lifted by the Flea's atomic might

Panel 7:

But then Flea sees the waistband of the Doctor's underwear:

It's woven out of siphonopterite!

(Skipping ahead a bit)

Panel 8:

A monstrous pile of literature has buried Dr. K.

Super Flea flips lightly to his feet.

Ada + Super Flea Part I

I performed today at the Ada library. It wasn't quite the same without Janet Lee there. She has been the children's librarian for as long as we can remember, and we've been visiting Ada every summer for many many years in a row. She has retired, and we'll miss her! When Evalyn was a baby Janet gave her a stuffed buddy, and "Purple Monkey" has always been one of Ev's special favorites. She likes to bring him back to visit his place of origin. She brought him today, but was disappointed he didn't get to see Janet.

In a moment, some cool artwork from Evalyn. 

First, Lisa took a few photos during "Pop U p / Sit Down" at today's show...

"Sometimes it helps me feel laid back and loose..."
Evalyn is ready to "pop up"...

In the car today Evalyn started working on a comic book version of my new song, "Super Flea!" Here is the first page for you to enjoy, followed by the song lyrics it is based on. Click the picture for a slightly larger, more legible version.

Panel 1

Who's faster than a lightning strike?

Panel 2

More powerful than dynamite?

Panel 3

Yet smaller than a bumble bee?

Panel 4

It's Super Flea to the rescue!

Panel 5

And with his sleepy sidekick, Mighty Mutt

Panel 6

His mission is to rid the world of every evil nut.

To be continued...