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Showed this to some friends, they all laughed, but each one had an interpretation. A simple strip that works on different levels, never cease to admire Ernie Bushmiller's work on Nancy (June 21, 1971)

59 upvotes • cozid0

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Pete the Tramp was a strip that ran from 1932 to 1963 and featured Pete, a “hobo with gentleman’s instincts.” The Adventures Of Pete The Tramp (1935 Saalfield #1312).

37 upvotes • tikivic

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One of the longest running strips in history is Popeye (began in 1919 as Thimble Theatre and was renamed after Popeye’s debut in the strip) and continues running on Sundays still). Popeye Sees The Sea (1936 Whitman BLB #1163).

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A favorite. The Phantom And The Sign Of The Skull (1939 Whitman BLB #1474).

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Got this at my local HPB

30 upvotes • notagoodcartoonist

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Oh no, it's THE BRAIN! (about 1958, by "Magazine Enterprises," USA & Australia) - notice the specific shape of his head? (notes & links in comments)

29 upvotes • JohnnyEnzyme

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Little Jimmy was one of the earliest continuing strips and ran from 1904 to 1958. This is Little Jimmy’s Gold Hunt (1935 Saalfield #1087).

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Like the Red Barry book I posted earlier this week, this is another from the “phoning it in” school of cover design. Terry And The Pirates (1935 Whitman BLB #1156).

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There’s a lot of detail crammed into this 15 square inch cover. Popeye In Puddleburg (1934 Saalfield BLB #1088).

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An aviation cover with nary a plane in sight. Skyroads With Clipper Williams Of The Flying Legion (1938 Whitman BLB #1439).

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Showed this to some friends, they all laughed, but each one had an interpretation. A simple strip that works on different levels, never cease to admire Ernie Bushmiller's work on Nancy (June 21, 1971)	59	cozid0
Pete the Tramp was a strip that ran from 1932 to 1963 and featured Pete, a “hobo with gentleman’s instincts.” The Adventures Of Pete The Tramp (1935 Saalfield #1312).	37	tikivic
One of the longest running strips in history is Popeye (began in 1919 as Thimble Theatre and was renamed after Popeye’s debut in the strip) and continues running on Sundays still). Popeye Sees The Sea (1936 Whitman BLB #1163).	37	tikivic
A favorite. The Phantom And The Sign Of The Skull (1939 Whitman BLB #1474).	32	tikivic
Got this at my local HPB	30	notagoodcartoonist
Oh no, it's THE BRAIN! (about 1958, by "Magazine Enterprises," USA & Australia) - notice the specific shape of his head? (notes & links in comments)	29	JohnnyEnzyme
Little Jimmy was one of the earliest continuing strips and ran from 1904 to 1958. This is Little Jimmy’s Gold Hunt (1935 Saalfield #1087).	25	tikivic
Like the Red Barry book I posted earlier this week, this is another from the “phoning it in” school of cover design. Terry And The Pirates (1935 Whitman BLB #1156).	20	tikivic
There’s a lot of detail crammed into this 15 square inch cover. Popeye In Puddleburg (1934 Saalfield BLB #1088).	18	tikivic
An aviation cover with nary a plane in sight. Skyroads With Clipper Williams Of The Flying Legion (1938 Whitman BLB #1439).	17	tikivic