I find the respect shown to the cartoonists by the newspapers, the syndicates and the public in these early strips to be quite a revelation. Photos of the artists show up frequently and credit is always given, sometimes with glowing praise! This was not true later, especially in comic books where writers and artists could toil for decades in anonymity. When and why did things change to make it so popular to start dissing cartoonists?
WSR over 10 years ago
Poor ’ol Happy, a victim of circumstance again.
Buzza Wuzza over 10 years ago
A 1901 cartoon jam! And it’s funny!
davidf42 over 10 years ago
This is probably the best I’ve seen yet!
gmforde over 10 years ago
This is funny! Mr. Hooligan gets “photo bombed,” 1901 style. :-)
nailer Premium Member over 10 years ago
The Katz Kids, Buster Brown´s dog, Happy Hooligan and I don´t know who the chimpmunks are.
I had the idea Happy Hooligan was black.
Robert Watson Premium Member over 10 years ago
I find the respect shown to the cartoonists by the newspapers, the syndicates and the public in these early strips to be quite a revelation. Photos of the artists show up frequently and credit is always given, sometimes with glowing praise! This was not true later, especially in comic books where writers and artists could toil for decades in anonymity. When and why did things change to make it so popular to start dissing cartoonists?
tharpa over 10 years ago
Did this strip originate the use of the word “hooligan” as a petty criminal, or does it reference the existing use of the word?