Description: Set of 2 Yellow Kid Comic Books Yambar/Bish First Print #1. Moordam Comics On February17, 1895 R.F. Outcault’s character, the Yellow Kid, first appeared in print inJoseph Pulitzer’s New York World. In time, the character found himselfin the center of a heated battle between Pulitzer and newspaper tycoon WilliamRandolph Hearst, who wanted the character for his own publication, New YorkJournal. As a result, the Yellow Kid appeared in both publications at thesame time. The Yellow Kid proved to beincredibly popular and soon appeared as an advertising icon on everything fromwhisky and cigars to children’s toys and chewing gum. The comic strip markedthe first use of word balloons, sequential storytelling, and multipanel layout,and is considered to be a pioneer in American newspaper comic strip history. Tocelebrate his 125th birthday, the iconic character is returning inhis first, full length comic book, Hully Gee It’s the Yellow Kid,written by Chris Yambar and illustrated by Randy Bish (published by MoordamComics). Chris isfrom Youngstown, OH. He has worked in the comic book industry with characterssuch as The Simpsons, Mr. Magoo, Popeye, and Spongebob Squarepants. He is considered by many to be the Godfatherof independent comics with his own titles including, Mr. Beat, El Mucho Grande,Fire-Breathing Pope, and others. Randy is anaward-winning editorial cartoonist from Greensburg, PA, syndicated by PennsylvaniaNews Media, Cagle Cartoons, and the Fourth Estate. He served as thecartoonist of the Tribune-Review for over 30 years. This lot includes both cover variations of the book and comes bagged and boarded with promotional postcards. Limited edition of 2000 sets. This printing guaranteed to be sold out. Signed by Yambar by request.
Price: 17.99 USD
Location: Youngstown, Ohio
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Publisher: First Comics
