TODAY'S NEWS: Yes, the show "It Takes A Thief" on the Discovery channel lets homeowners watch while a "reformed" burglar breaks into their house and steals their stuff. Really! I was thinking about how that might go if there was a Troll in the house...

As you've probably realized, today's comic isn't part of the ongoing storyline, but a brief intermission (hence the title). We'll get back to the story next week. Enjoy!