If Knerr died in 1949, how did his final Sunday show up in 2015? Is that a typo? Or did the syndicate simply revive the zombie with other artists for another six and a half decades?
The strip is still being syndicated by King, and other cartoonists took it over. My friend Hy Eisman took it on in 1985 or so. “Hy Eisman: A Life in Comics” documentary teaser on Vimeo! Click here!
But changing the subject — I am a Dirks enthusiast (and partisan, perhaps), but I must say that this is indeed a very fine page. The combination of composition, just the right detailing, and handsome colouring make this a classic piece of comic art. I swoon.
Atanwat over 8 years ago
The file for the zoomed image is defective, the final two panel rows are replaced by a black rectangle.
Atanwat over 8 years ago
If Knerr died in 1949, how did his final Sunday show up in 2015? Is that a typo? Or did the syndicate simply revive the zombie with other artists for another six and a half decades?
Donnie Pitchford Premium Member over 8 years ago
The strip is still being syndicated by King, and other cartoonists took it over. My friend Hy Eisman took it on in 1985 or so. “Hy Eisman: A Life in Comics” documentary teaser on Vimeo! Click here!
VICTOR PROULX over 8 years ago
Still entertaining after a hundred years. Both the dialogue and drawing – ink work. True genius.
Fruno over 8 years ago
Re: mkilby’s comment — I’m guessing that what was meant was that Knerr’s final KK page appeared HERE earlier this year. I wonder if I’m right.
Fruno over 8 years ago
But changing the subject — I am a Dirks enthusiast (and partisan, perhaps), but I must say that this is indeed a very fine page. The combination of composition, just the right detailing, and handsome colouring make this a classic piece of comic art. I swoon.