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Frank and Ernest

1986 Frank and Ernest. TH comic. "Those bookies are going to kill me!" exclaims the frantic hare approaching the finish line with the tortoise leading him. Dated 5-13. Copyright 1986 NEA, Inc. Signed "Thaves." Unknown publication and source.

This is one of the funniest fable cartoons I have encountered. People respond to it immediately in lectures in which I have shown it.

2015 Frank & Ernest comic.  “The Tortoise and the Herring.”  Triathlon.  “I always knew that I’d pass him after the swimming portion of the race.”  Photocopy.  Thaves.  Distributed by Univ./Uclick for UFS.  Unknown source.

The tortoise announces proudly at the end of the triathlon as the herring comes bouncing along behind.