Crumbling Paper: Our Antediluvian Ancestors (1901) by Frederick Opper (strip #2)

Although he is best known today for Happy Hooligan (which we’ve been reprinting examples of recently) Frederick Opper was responsible for a number of popular strips in the early 20th century. Here’s an example of Frederick Opper’s strip Our Antediluvian Ancestors from 1901. Unfortunately, this one has some text missing at the bottom. Click the image to read the strip.

Here are some other Opper strips from Coconino Classics, including more examples of Our Antediluvian Ancestors.

Here are some other Opper strips at Barnacle Press.

Crumbling Paper: Our Antediluvian Ancestors (1903) by Frederick Opper (strip #1)

Although he is best known today for Happy Hooligan (which we’ve been reprinting examples of recently) Frederick Opper was responsible for a number of popular strips in the early 20th century. Here’s an example of Frederick Opper’s strip Our Antediluvian Ancestors from December 27, 1903. Unfortunately, I only have the top half of the page for this one, so you’ll have to imagine what happens after the first three panels. Dig that 1903 Flintstones car! Click the image to read the strip.

Here are some other Opper strips from Coconino Classics, including more examples of Our Antediluvian Ancestors.

Here are some other Opper strips at Barnacle Press.

150 Greatest Cartoonists Countdown: #136 Gene Colan

#136 Gene Colan


Click the above image to see the full-size version on the site I found it on.

Howard the Duck only looks right when Mr. Colan draws him. Gene Colan always seemed out of place to me in Marvel Comics… his art looks much more grounded in life and life drawing than any of his contemporaries. These days he is doing elaborate pencil drawings for his fans (like the fantastic pirates pictured above)… don’t miss his amazing galleries.

Click here to read the entry on Gene Colan at lambiek.net.

Crumbling Paper: Alphonse and Gaston (1903) by Frederick Opper (strip #1)

Although he is best known today for Happy Hooligan (which we’ve been reprinting examples of recently) Frederick Opper was responsible for a number of popular strips in the early 20th century. Here’s an example of Frederick Opper’s strip Alphonse and Gaston from 1903. Click the image to read the strip.

Here’s what Don Markstein’s Toonopedia has to say about Alphonse and Gaston.

You can see more examples of Alphonse and Gaston (and many other classic comics) at Barnacle Press. Here are some other Opper strips at Barnacle Press.

Here are some other Opper strips from Coconino Classics.