In this vibrant and whimsical birthday scene, we find ourselves in a bustling park setting, drawing inspiration from the delightful chaos of a "Peanuts" comic strip combined with the energetic motion seen in "Calvin and Hobbes." The scene centers around a colorful, lively birthday marathon taking place in the middle of a park, akin to a Disney parade. The runners, a quirky mix of animals and humans, are dressed in imaginative, over-the-top birthday-themed costumes. Leading the pack is a cartoonish tortoise, wearing a bright red birthday hat that reads "Slow and Steady Wins the Cake," channeling the humor of "The Far Side."

In the background, towering trees are dotted with playful balloons tied to their branches, some carrying the faces of iconic "Astro Boy" characters for a touch of manga nostalgia. A large birthday banner arches across the sky, swaying between two trees, with colorful letters that spell out "Happy Birthday, Edward gor gor!" The letters are filled with cartoon-style birthday cakes, each decorated in a unique way reminiscent of "Tintin’s" attention to detail.

Beneath the banner, a comical group of runners struggle with oversized, exaggerated birthday presents strapped to their backs, channeling R. Crumb’s exaggerated and expressive style. One runner, a cartoonish dog, reminiscent of Bill Watterson's humor, is frantically chasing a cupcake on wheels, a nod to the playful chaos.

In the foreground, a large, intricately designed birthday cake sits on a picnic table. The cake is a multi-layered spectacle, with each layer designed in a different style: one layer is adorned with "Little Nemo in Slumberland" dream-like illustrations, while another features a comic strip layout similar to "The Spirit." The top of the cake is crowned with sparklers that spell out "Edward gor gor," glowing with celebratory flair.

The sky above is a gentle gradient of blues and pinks, dotted with puffy clouds shaped like gifts and party hats, a nod to the imaginative worlds of Winsor McCay. Birds carrying streamers flit between the clouds, adding a final touch of festivity to this joyous birthday card scene.

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