Comic #2162: 2011-04-15

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Description

Here's a detailed description of the comic:

Panel 1:

• The top panel features two characters. One character, dressed in a suit, is speaking. The character has a long, thin, and somewhat anthropomorphic appearance.
• The text reads: "So, whatever became of Domingo?"

Panel 2:

• The second character, who has a similar elongated appearance, responds. There is a visible device on the table that looks like a button.
• The text reads: "He was my friend… but he got too smart."

Panel 3:

• The first character continues the story, with a serious expression as he recounts past events.
• The text reads: "Five years ago, we tied him in loops, and cut his head into strips."

Panel 4:

• The scene shifts slightly, and the character raises a question, looking a bit confused.
• The text reads: "Why do you ask?"

Panel 5:

• The character sitting at the desk starts showing concern.
• The text reads: "Are you sure he's dead?"

Panel 6:

• A shift occurs in the mood as the seated character looks alarmed, pensive.
• The text reads: "You sound like Domingo… but… but he's dead!"

Panel 7:

• A tense moment occurs where the first character’s words turn ominous.
• The text reads: "Dead? No string could survive that!"

Panel 8:

• This panel displays a character with an arm resembling a string, possibly a hint toward the theme of the comic.
• There’s an alarming visual with blood shown.

Panel 9:

• The scene conveys a tension with a visual of an arm emerging, appearing to have a unique anatomical feature.
• The text reads: "Sorry Patrón. I'm a frayed knot."

This comic seems to explore themes of friendship, betrayal, and the consequences of overthinking in a darkly humorous way. The play on words with “frayed knot” ties back to the theme of strings and how they relate to their situation.