I’ve seen some of Rudolph Dirk’s early strips in a book and they have unbelievable energy! Even the set up panels are alive. And the slapstick action is crazy, cannons pointed at people’s faces, tar poured on everyone, really nuts!
I think the case could be made that the Yellow Kid is a step in the evolution of the modern T-shirt with a message, with military insignia and tattoos preceding, and numbered sports jerseys following.
Max und Moritz — one of my favourite pieces of 19th c. literature. Parents would be scandalized if it were published today for our tiny tots. I was introduced to it on a high school trip to Germany — our guide read it out loud, translating all the while, and laughing so much we could hardly understand him. Love it! (Oh yes, and the early Katzenjammers were amazing — maybe not so much today.)
jazzmoose over 10 years ago
alright; here we go!
Michelle Morris over 10 years ago
I’m guessing: Katzenjammer Kids?
Buzza Wuzza over 10 years ago
I’ve seen some of Rudolph Dirk’s early strips in a book and they have unbelievable energy! Even the set up panels are alive. And the slapstick action is crazy, cannons pointed at people’s faces, tar poured on everyone, really nuts!
davidf42 over 10 years ago
Unfortunately, today’s Katzenjammer Kids is only a shadow of its original greatness.
grainpaw over 10 years ago
I think the case could be made that the Yellow Kid is a step in the evolution of the modern T-shirt with a message, with military insignia and tattoos preceding, and numbered sports jerseys following.
BRI-NO-MITE!! Premium Member over 10 years ago
The Yellow Kid grew up to be Mr Natural.
SukieDC over 10 years ago
Seeing some early strips and getting their history… Ah, marvelous anticipation!
Dampwaffle over 10 years ago
Yup, that would be the katzenjammer kids…
WSR over 10 years ago
Here come Hans & Fritz…watch out Captain und der Inspecktor!!!
listmom over 10 years ago
Max und Moritz — one of my favourite pieces of 19th c. literature. Parents would be scandalized if it were published today for our tiny tots. I was introduced to it on a high school trip to Germany — our guide read it out loud, translating all the while, and laughing so much we could hardly understand him. Love it! (Oh yes, and the early Katzenjammers were amazing — maybe not so much today.)