Archive for December 7, 2012

Returning Favorite: Billy Bounce!

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Big news Billy Bounce fans: I am revamping the archive! And I’m starting with the Denslow material; the image above is the very first appearance of Billy Bounce from November 10, 1901. In fact, I’m putting up Billy’s first ten outings and plan to add more in the near future (as well as replace some images, fix some dates…but I’m getting ahead of myself).  For now, maybe we can designate a day of the week for these. What do you say, folks?

New Strip: Lariat Pete!

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In my never ending quest to bring more cowboys to the site, I lassoed a big name: Lariat Pete! Who? Okay, the real draw here is George Herriman who spent a few months in 1903 bringing the adventures of Pete and his nephew to the funny pages.  I always enjoy seeing early work from such a highly regarded artist; this one fits chronologically between Two Jolly Jackies and Major Ozone’s Fresh Air Crusade. Apparently there is Lariat Pete who predates this one by D. McCarthy, but I have yet to get my hands on one of those pages (I’m guessing it’s merely coincidence, but I suppose there is a chance it could be the same character). At any rate, enjoy this little known western strip from the great George Herriman!