This American animator and cartoonist is best known for his classic comic strip, Pogo. His work is characterized by unique humor and observations on human nature through animal characters. Through his satirical yet gentle stories, he offered insights into society and politics, earning admiration from readers and critics alike. His artistic legacy lies in the masterful blend of entertainment with deeper reflection.
This first volume collects the initial two years of the renowned comic strip, showcasing Walt Kelly's early broad farce influenced by 1930s slapstick comedies. As the collection progresses, Kelly begins to explore political satire, marking an evolution in his storytelling.
The cartoon antics of Pogo the Possum and his friends in Okefenokee provide a witty and satirical view of American politics, morality, social values, and behavior
"A true natural genius of comic art." — Mort Walker, creator of Beetle Bailey Starting in 1948, Walt Kelly's newspaper-based comic strip Pogo lampooned sociopolitical issues from the Red Scare to the environmental movement. A gifted cartoonist who began his career at Walt Disney Studios, Kelly explored the virtues and follies of human nature with a lively cast of Okefenokee Swamp critters. Kind-hearted Pogo Possum headed the crew, which included intellectual Howland Owl; exuberant Albert Alligator; poetic mud turtle Churchy LaFemme; romantic hound dog Beauregard Bugleboy; and other impish personalities. Even readers too young to appreciate the strip's satirical elements were charmed by the eccentric creatures and their offbeat wordplay. This compilation features comics from the election year of 1952, during which Pogo's neighbors encouraged the reluctant possum to run for president. Their rallying cry, "I Go Pogo," parodied Dwight D. Eisenhower's "I Like Ike" slogan and provided real-life fans with a write-in candidate. Kelly's sly humor and flair for creative language—replete with malapropisms and nonsense verse — retain their imaginative verve for comics enthusiasts of the twenty-first century.
Pockets Full of Pie & Hijinks from the Horn of Plenty
This collection features the classic newspaper strip from 1961 to 1964, showcasing its enduring political satire that resonates strongly in today's context. The work captures the essence of the era while highlighting themes that remain relevant, offering readers a glimpse into the social and political landscape of the time through sharp wit and humor.
The book showcases the politically progressive and influential newspaper strip from the years 1959 and 1960, highlighting its impact during a transformative period in society. It captures the essence of the strip's commentary on contemporary issues, reflecting the cultural and political landscape of the time. Through its illustrations and narratives, the work provides insight into the power of comic strips as a medium for social critique and engagement.
Collects the first 4 years of Walt Kelly's landmark comic strip including the dailies and, for the first time in color, the intial first three years of Sundays in a handsome slipcase edition. Meticulously retouched by Kellys daughter Carolyn and features historical essays by POGO historians Steve Thompson and R.C. Harvey and famous friends-of-Kelly Jimmy Breslin and Stan Freberg plus much more!
This is the first time Pogo has been complete and in chronological order for the first time anywhere―with all 104 Sunday strips from these two years presented in lush full color for the first time since their original appearance in Sunday newspaper sections. In this volume, the Okefenokee gang decide to dig a canal to compete with the Suez (as soon as they can con one of their own into doing the digging) and consider going back to school. Among other hi-jinx, a flea comes a courtin' Beauregard the Dog.
