Notable events of1948 in comics.
Events and publications
editYear Overall
editJanuary
edit- January 5:Stanley Link's newspaper comicThe Dailysis first published. It will run until 14 September 1957.[2]
- January 24:Debut ofDudley D. Watkins'Biffo the BearinThe Beano.
- January 26:Frank Godwin'sRusty Rileymakes its debut.
- January:In theDonald DuckstoryWintertime WagerDonald's cousinGladstone Gandermakes his debut.
- Captain America Comics(1941 series) #65 -Timely Comics
- Frankie and Lana(previouslyFrankie Comics) issue #13 -Timely Comics
- Sub-Mariner Comics(1941 series) #24 -Timely Comics
- The first issue of the Dutch comics magazineKetelbinkie Krantis published, which is namedKapitein Rob's Vriendenoutside Rotterdam. It will run until February 1957.[3]
February
edit- All-True Crime Cases(previouslyOfficial True Crime Cases) issue #26 (Timely Comics)
- Marvel Mystery Comics(1939 series) #85 -Timely Comics
March
edit- March 28:inL’Humanité,PCF’s house organ, the stripPif le chien,byJosè Cabrero Arnal,make its debut.[4]
- Collier's WeeklypublishesFredric Wertham's "Horror in the Nursery"
- Two-Gun Kid(1948 series) #1 -Timely Comics
Spring
edit- Joker Comics(1942 series) #31 -Timely Comics
April
edit- April 29:Jacques Laudy'sHassan et Kaddourdebuts inTintin,where it will run until 1962.[5]
- April 30:The first episode theMickey MousestoryThe Atombrella and the Rhyming Man,by Bill Walsh andFloyd Gottfredsonis published, which marks the debut of the Rhyming Man.
- Captain America Comics(1941 series) #66 -Timely Comics
- Crime Fighters(1948 series) #1 -Timely Comics
- Sub-Mariner Comics(1941 series) #25 -Timely Comics
May
edit- Blackstone the Magicianissue 2 -Timely Comics
- Comedy Comicsvol. 2, issue 1 -Timely Comics
- Human Torch Comics(1940 series) #30 -Timely Comics
June
edit- June 9:U.S. bandleaderFred Waringstarts an annual event where professional cartoonists are invited to come to his golf resort in Shwanee Inn. This will result in a huge collection of cartoons and comics: the Fred Waring collection.[6]
- Crime Exposed(1948 series) #1 -Timely Comics
- Crime Fighters(1948 series) #2 -Timely Comics
- Marvel Mystery Comics(1939 series) #86 -Timely Comics
- Sub-Mariner Comics(1941 series) #26 -Timely Comics
- Two-Gun Kid(1948 series) #2 -Timely Comics
July
edit- July 1:Lev Gleason Publications,EC Comics,Famous Funnies,andOrbit Publicationsfound theAssociation of Comics Magazine Publishers,to regulate the content of comic books in the face of the publication ofFredric Wertham's "Horror in the Nursery" and "The Psychopathology of Comic Books", and increasing public criticism of the comic book industry.
- July 18:The final episode ofBunkyis published.[7]
- July:TheAmerican Journal of PsychotherapypublishesFredric Wertham's "The Psychopathology of Comic Books", which will lead to a witch hunt against comics.
- Blackstone the Magician#3 - Timely Comics
- Captain America Comics(1941 series) #67 -Timely Comics
- Human TorchComics(1940 series) #31 -Timely Comics
- Joker Comics(1942 series) #32 -Timely Comics
August
edit- August 16:The first episode ofAndré LeBlanc'sMorena Floris published. The series will run until 1951.[8]
- August 20:InAl Capp'sLi'l AbnertheShmoomakes its debut, which will become an unexpected merchandising phenomenon within a few months.[9]
- All-Winners Comicsvol. 2, issue 1 -Timely Comics
- Complete Mysteryissue 1 -Timely Comics
- Crime Fighters(1948 series) #3 -Timely Comics
- Kid Colt, Hero Of The Westissue 1 -Timely Comics
- Krazy Komicsvol. 2, issue 1 -Timely Comics
- Lana (1948 series) #1 -Timely Comics
- Marvel Mystery Comics(1939 series) #87 -Timely Comics
- Sub-Mariner Comics(1941 series) #27 -Timely Comics
- Two-Gun Kid(1948 series) #3 -Timely Comics
- Venus(1948 series) #1 -Timely Comics
- Wow Comics,with issue #69, publishes its final issue, changing format and title toReal Western Hero,and continuing the numbering —Fawcett Comics
September
edit- September:First publication of the SwedishDisney comicsmagazineKalle Anka & C:o.
- September 16:Willy Vandersteen'sSuske en Wiskemakes its debut inTintin,but in a graphic style which is more advanced than the version which runs in Flemish newspapers.[10]
- September 16:Jacques Martin'sThe Adventures of Alixmakes its debut inTintin[11]
- Blaze Carsonissue 1 -Timely Comics
- Captain America Comics(1941 series) #68 -Timely Comics
- Human Torch Comics(1940 series) #32 -Timely Comics
- Joker Comics(1942 series) #33 -Timely Comics
October
edit- October 4:Walt Kelly'sPogo,a comic book feature since 1942, makes its debut as a newspaper strip.
- October 25:The Dutch Ministry of Culture puts an official government declaration in the newspapers to ask teachers to stop distributing dangerous and mind-corrupting comics.[12]
- Crime Fighters(1948 series) #4 -Timely Comics
- Lana (1948 series) #2 -Timely Comics
- Marvel Mystery Comics(1939 series) #88 -Timely Comics
- Sub-Mariner Comics(1941 series) #28 -Timely Comics
- Two-Gun Kid(1948 series) #4 -Timely Comics
- Venus(1948 series) #2 -Timely Comics
November
edit- November 7:The first episode ofKreigh Collins'Mitzi McCoyappears in print. The series will run for two years, whereupon it changes title toKevin the Bold.[13]
- November 15:James Simpkins'Jasper the Bearmakes its debut and will run until 1972.[14]
- November 18:El diablo,byGian Luigi BonelliandGalep;Tex Willer,in his debut stories described as an outlaw, enters in theTexax Rangersand meets for the first time his partnerKit Carson.[15]
- Captain America Comics(1941 series) #69 -Timely Comics
- Crime Fighters(1948 series) #5 -Timely Comics
- Human Torch Comics(1940 series) #33 -Timely Comics
- Joker Comics(1942 series) #34 -Timely Comics
December
edit- Lana (1948 series) #3 -Timely Comics
- Marvel Mystery Comics(1939 series) #89 -Timely Comics
- Sub-Mariner Comics(1941 series) #29 -Timely Comics
- Two-Gun Kid(1948 series) #5 -Timely Comics
- Venus(1948 series) #3 -Timely Comics
Births
editMarch
editMay
edit- May 17:Carlos Romeu Müller,Spanish comics artist (Miguelito), (d.2021).[19]
Specific date unknown
edit- Cary Bates,American comic book writer (Superman,Legion of Super-Heroes,Captain Atom,The Flash).[20]
Deaths
editJanuary
edit- January 26:Thomas Theodor Heine,German painter, cartoonist, comics artist and illustrator (worked for the magazineSimplicissimus), dies at age 90.[21]
March
edit- March 15:Mary Tourtel,British illustrator and comics artist (Rupert Bear), dies at age 74.[22]
- March 18:Freddie Langeler, Dutch comics artist (Pietje Pluk en Kootje Kwak,Bobby den Speurder,Barendje Kwik,Bello Blafmeier), dies at age 49.[23]
- March 24:Wally Wallgren, American comics artist (Inbad the Sailor,Tired Timothy,Helpful Hints,Hoosegow Herman), dies at age 65.[24]
April
edit- April 24:Wallace Morgan,American illustrator and comics artist (a comic strip adaptation of the novelCluny Brown), dies at age 72 or 73.[25]
May
edit- May 19:Herbert Morton Stoops, American illustrator and comics artist (continuedHave You Seen Alonso?), dies at age 60.[26]
June
edit- June 13:Jimmy Frise,Canadian comics artist (Life's Little Comedies,laterBirdseye Centre), dies at age 57.[27]
July
edit- July 25:George Ernest Studdy,British comics artist (Bonzo the dog), dies at age 70.[28]
August
edit- Specific date unknown:Feliu Elias,aka Apa, Spanish caricaturist, painter, art critic and comics artist (Las Hazañas del Pitafras), dies at age 59.[29]
September
edit- September 18:Ernest Hix, American comic writer (continuedStrange as It Seems), dies at age 46.[30]
October
edit- October 5:Bert Green, British animator and comics artist (Stella and Gertie,Kids), dies at age 63.[31]
- October 11:Ippei Okamoto, Japanese manga artist (Kuma o Tazumete,Tanpô Gashu,Kanraku,Match no Bou,Monomiyusan), dies at age 62.[32]
November
edit- November 4:Carl Thomas Anderson,American comics artist (Henry), dies at age 83.[33]
December
edit- December 5:Fukujiro Yokoi, Japanese comics artist (Putchar in Wonderland), dies at age 36 from TBC.[34]
Specific date unknown
edit- Jack Farr, American comics artist (Little Willie,Mr. Jolt,Chubby,If They Came Back And Did It Over Again Today,Bringing Up Bill,Bradley,Vitamin Vic,Donny the Dreamer,Gadget Man,Iron Munro,Romeo the Robot,Three-Ring Binks), dies at age 48 or 49.[35]
- Christian Haugen, Norwegian novelist and comics writer, whose stories were adapted into comics by Arent Christensen,[36]dies at age 53 or 54.
- Joan García Junceda, Spanish illustrator and comics artist (Les Extraordinàries Aventures d'en Massagran), dies at age 66 or 67.[37]
First issues by title
editDC Comics
edit- Leave It to Binky(February/March)
- Mr. District Attorney(January/February)
- Western Comics(January/February)
Dell Comics
edit- The Lone Ranger(January/February)
- Tarzan(January/February)
Marvel Comics (Timely, Atlas)
edit- All-Winners Comics(vol. 2) cover-dated August (Timely)
- Annie Oakleycover-dated Spring
- Blaze Carsoncover-dated September
- Comedy Comicscover-dated May
- Complete Mysterycover-dated August
- Crime Exposedcover-dated June
- Crimefighterscover-dated April
- Kid Colt, Hero Of The Westcover-dated August
- Krazy Komicscover-dated August
- Lana
- Lawbreakers Always Lose!
- Mitzi Comics
- My Romance
- Namoracover-dated August
- Sun Girlcover-dated August (Timely)
- Tex Morgan
- Tex Taylorcover-dated September (Atlas)
- Two-Gun KidMarch (Atlas)
- Venuscover-dated August
- Wacky Duck
- Wild Westcover-dated Spring (Atlas)
- Witness
Other publishers
edit- Adventures into the Unknown(B&I Publishing,Fall)
- The Adventures of Alix
- The Adventures of Dick Cole(Novelty Press)
- Funnyman(Magazine Enterprise)
- Kalle Anka & C:o(Egmont)
- Pantera Bionda(Giurma, April 24)
- Spirou et Fantasio(Dupuis)
- Spirou et l'aventure(Dupuis)
- Sweethearts(Fawcett, October)
- Tex Willer(Sergio Bonelli Editore,30 September)
- Zago, Jungle Prince(Fox Feature Syndicate,September)
Comic strips
edit- Pogo(Post-Hall Syndicate,October 4)
- Rusty Riley(King Features, January 26)
- Pif le chien(L'Humanitéon March 28, 1948)
Renamed titles
edit- All True Crime Casesissue #26 renamed fromOfficial True Crime Casesas of the February cover date. (Marvel Comics)
- All-Western Winnersissue #2 renamed fromAll Winners Comics(vol. 2) as of the Winter cover date. (Timely Comics)
- Blackstone the Magician#2 (cover-dated May) renamed fromBlackstone the Magician Detective Fights Crime(EC Comics)
- Frankie and Lanaissue #13 renamed fromFrankie Comicsas of the January cover date. (Marvel Comics)
- Mitzi's Boyfriendissue #2 renamed fromMitzi Comics(Marvel Comics)
- Wild Westernissue #3 renamed fromWild Westas of the September cover date (Atlas Comics)
Initial appearances by character name
edit- Cowboy MarshallinWestern Comics#1 (January), created by Don Cameron -DC Comics
- Evil StarinAll Star Comics#44 (December), created byJohn BroomeandIrwin Hasen-DC Comics
- Fiddler (comics)inAll-Flash#32 (January), created byRobert KanigherandLee Elias-DC Comics
- Jor-ElinSuperman#53 (August), created byJerry SiegelandJoe Shuster-DC Comics
- Larry LanceinFlash Comics#92 (February), created byRobert KanigherandCarmine Infantino-DC Comics
- Mad Hatter,inBatman#49 (October), created byBill FingerandLew Sayre Schwartz-DC Comics
- Merry PembertoninStar-Spangled Comics#81 (June), created byOtto BinderandWin Mortimer-DC Comics
- Nighthawk (DC Comics)inWestern Comics#5 (September), created byRobert KanigherandCharles Paris-DC Comics
- RiddlerinDetective Comics#140 (October), created byBill FingerandDick Sprang-DC Comics
- Rodeo RickinWestern Comics#5 (September), created byRobert KanigherandCharles Paris-DC Comics
- Serafinoby Egidio Gherlizza inGaie Fantasie(Edizioni Alpe)
- Star Sapphire (comics)inAll-Flash Comics#32 (December), created byRobert KanigherandLee Elias-DC Comics
- Vicki ValeinBatman#49 (October), created byBob KaneandBill Finger-DC Comics
- Wyoming KidinWestern Comics#1 (January), created by Don Cameron -DC Comics
References
edit- ^Bono, Gianni and Farina, Antonio (2015)."Albi della Mezzaluna: Tony Falco".Guida al Fumetto Italiano.Retrieved 13 September 2016(in Italian).
- ^"Stanley J. Link".
- ^"Ketelbinkie Krant/Robs Vrienden".
- ^texte, Parti communiste français Auteur du (1948-03-26)."L'Humanité: journal socialiste quotidien".Gallica.Retrieved2023-12-06.
- ^"Jacques Laudy".lambiek.net.RetrievedJanuary 18,2024.
- ^"Fred Waring's Cartoon Collection".Archived fromthe originalon 2012-08-05.
- ^"Billy DeBeck".
- ^"André LeBlanc".
- ^Keith Booker, M. (2014-10-28).Comics through Time: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas [4 volumes]: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas.ISBN9780313397516.
- ^BDoubliées."Tintin année 1948"(in French).
- ^"Jacques Martin".
- ^"Dutch Comics after WW II".
- ^"Kreigh Collins".lambiek.net.RetrievedOctober 2,2022.
- ^"James Simpkins".
- ^"Sul sentiero della morte".www.ubcfumetti.com.Retrieved2022-07-01.
- ^"Muere Picanyol, creador de Ot, el bruixot".El Periódico de Catalunya(in Spanish). March 18, 2021.RetrievedMarch 18,2021.
- ^"Muere el dibujante Josep Lluís Martínez" Picanyol "a los 73 años".La Vanguardia(in Spanish). March 18, 2021.RetrievedMarch 19,2021.
- ^"Mor el dibuixant Picanyol, creador d'" Ot el Bruixot "".naciodigital.cat(in Catalan).RetrievedMarch 19,2021.
- ^"Romeu".Lambiek.net.RetrievedJuly 25,2021.
- ^"Index to Comic Art Collection:" Batdance "to" Bateson "".comics.lib.msu.edu.RetrievedAugust 7,2023.
- ^"Thomas Theodor Heine".
- ^"Mary Tourtel".
- ^"Freddie Langeler".
- ^"Wally Wallgren".
- ^"Wallace Morgan".
- ^"Herbert Morton Stoops".
- ^"Jimmy Frise".lambiek.net.RetrievedFebruary 14,2021.
- ^"George Ernest Studdy".
- ^"Apa".lambiek.net.RetrievedMay 18,2020.
- ^"John Hix".lambiek.net.RetrievedAugust 27,2024.
- ^"Bert Green".
- ^"Ippei Okamoto".
- ^"Carl Thomas Anderson".
- ^"Carl Thomas Anderson".
- ^"Jack Farr".
- ^"Arent Christensen".
- ^"Junceda".