Comic #3498: 2014-12-15

Description

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Panel 1: The Lord is depicted as a swirling yellow cloud, saying, "Gimme somethin' good!" There are three figures below, representing Cain, Abel, and Bob.

Panel 2: Abel is shown holding a dish of meat with a speech bubble saying, "I loooove barbecue!" Cain is holding vegetables and has a surprised expression. A large yellow wheel, resembling a cheese, hovers above them.

Panel 3: Cain has a shocked expression and says, "Hell!?" He stands next to the body of Abel, illustrating that Cain has slain him.

Panel 4: A depiction of a barren landscape where Cain is cast out, with Abel’s body lying on the ground.

Panel 5: Bob arrives late, holding a fruit basket, and says, "Happy whatever, man." The basket is clearly inexpensive, suggesting a casual gift.

Panel 6: Bob has removed chocolate and cookies from the basket, but left fruit and peanuts. He asks, "Did someone open this already?" A character responds, "I think that's just how they make them."

Panel 7: Cain reflects on his actions, saying, "I'm gonna go be the ancestor of all four humans."

Panel 8: The comic transitions to a discussion about biblical passages, where one character comments on to greed and women, suggesting things have been omitted.

Panel 9: A scene showing various figures discussing Western philosophy. One character questions, "What is the nature of man?" Responses include "Wickedness!" "Righteousness!" and "Certainly not pettiness!"

The comic uses humor to convey themes of biblical stories, mortality, and philosophical inquiries.