In a whimsical New Year’s greeting card scene, imagine a group of animated army soldiers with cartoonishly exaggerated features, reminiscent of Schulz's Peanuts style. They are joyfully perched on the pristine white cliffs of a fantastical Christmas Island, where the cliffs drop dramatically into the crystal-clear azure sea below, evoking the adventurous spirit of Hergé's Tintin. Each soldier wears an oversized, slightly lopsided Santa hat atop their helmets, blending the military theme with holiday cheer.

The soldiers are gathered around a gigantic milk jug, cartoonishly larger-than-life, which stands at the edge of the cliff. They are pouring milk into a gigantic steaming cup, made out of hollowed-out white limestone, a nod to Winsor McCay’s dreamlike surrealism. This cup is decorated with colorful, festive holly patterns and sits precariously close to the edge of the cliff, adding a touch of Gary Larson's absurdity.

Around them, lush tropical vegetation from the island emerges, with gigantic hibiscus flowers and oversized banana leaves gently fluttering in a soft breeze, drawn in the lush detail reminiscent of Disney's animation. A few playful, wide-eyed monkeys, inspired by the quirky expressiveness of R. Crumb's characters, are seen attempting to drink the milk from the giant cup using long straws, while a curious flock of cartoon seagulls, rendered in the clean line style of Osamu Tezuka, hover above, peering inquisitively.

In the background, the sun sets over the ocean, casting a warm golden hue across the scene, illuminating the soldiers who are toasting to the New Year with milk-filled glasses, raised high in a gesture of peace and unity. This elaborate tableau combines the whimsical detail of Bill Watterson’s work with the heartfelt storytelling of Will Eisner, making it a delightfully unique and engaging New Year’s greeting.

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