Answer: Sluggo Smith
Sluggo was a character introduced into the strip by one of the strip's original cartoonists, Ernie Bushmiller. The comic strip had been started by another artist, Larry Whittington, and was known by another name, "Fritzi Ritz".
"Fritzi Ritz", Nancy's aunt Fritzi, was originally the main character, but by 1933, the character of "Nancy" was introduced to the strip. By 1938, hers was the dominant character with Fritzi nearly fading off into oblivion in the mid-1980s, but returning with a more modern characterization in the mid-'90s.
Sluggo Smith was introduced into the strip in 1938, as the "bad" boy from the wrong side of town. Mischievous, impish, yet appealing in his own way, in many episodes he appeared as a sort of boyfriend to Nancy. While she attempted to make improvements upon him, she was also competitive and jealous of any girl who attempted to even talk with him.
Nancy has appeared in comic book form, as well as in newspapers. In the U.K. the strip appeared in "The Topper" for over twenty years.
The strip has enjoyed international appeal in Japan, Norway and several South American nations where it is known by its Spanish name, "Periquita".
From Quiz: We'll See You In The Funny Papers #2
Answer: Johnny Hart
Johnny Hart's friend dared him to created a comic strip based on prehistoric times and Johnny took him up on it. The result; "B.C."
And the rest, as they say, is history. Johnny's grandson took over as the head writer of the strip after his grandfather's death.
From Quiz: We'll See You In The Funny Papers
Answer: Swamp
Old Man Croc and his constant, and annoying companion, the Nit-picking bird; Ding Duck, who wears learner-plates to flying school; filthy rats who call the local dump 'home'- 'Swamp' has them all!
Gary Clark, who hails from Brisbane, Queensland, is the author of this very funny strip, which is distributed throughout Australia, New Zealand and parts of Europe.
The three wrong answers are the product of my rather warped imagination.
From Quiz: Aussie Comic Strips
Answer: Mr. Beasley
Winter, summer, it doesn't matter. Beasley gets creamed. You'd think he'd learn. Also, Dagwood used to rush to catch the bus but now he carpools.
From Quiz: See Ya In The Funny Papers
Answer: Garfield
Like 'Peanuts', Garfield has travelled to the small screen with great success, and like many other newspaper cartoons, has also had a number of cartoon books published.
From Quiz: English Newspaper Cartoons
Answer: Annie
The situations are up to date, but the cast remains the same. Punjab, The Asp, Daddy, and Sandy all join a "modern" looking Annie in this classic strip.
From Quiz: Comic Strip Name Changes
Answer: B.C.
Johnny Hart created "B.C.", which debuted in 1958. The strip is so popular that many of the Neanderthal characters have their own fan clubs. Hart also created "The Wizard of Id".
From Quiz: A Stroll Through the Funny Papers
Answer: aliens
The aliens wave at us.
From Quiz: Crossing the Road to the "Far Side"
Answer: 'The Yellow Kid'
Richard Outcault's 'Yellow Kid' first appeared in October, 1896 in the weekly comic supplement to the New York Journal newspaper. Outcault later went on to create the more successful 'Buster Brown'.
From Quiz: The Golden Age of Newspaper Comics
Answer: Jon
Jon knows what it's like to be owned by a cat. Jim Davis draws this classic strip.
From Quiz: Morning Paper Chuckles
Answer: George Wunder
Wunder took over the reigns of the highly successful strip and his first Terry appeared on December 29, 1946. Although many comic strip critics snub their nose at Wunder's work, the public seemed to enjoy it. With its great artwork, cheesey dialogue and an increasing hawkish attitude, Wunder's 'Terry and the Pirates' lasted until February 25, 1973.
From Quiz: Ultimate Classic Comics Strips : II
Answer: January 17,1929
In replying to Castor Oil's question if in fact he was a sailor, Popeye's first utterance in history was, 'Ja think I'm a cowboy?'
From Quiz: Ultimate Classic Comics Strips : I
Answer: Over the Hedge
'Over the Hedge' is by Michael Fry and T. Lewis. 'Kevin and Kell' is an online comic that is not distributed to newspapers.
From Quiz: The Funny Pages
Answer: Scragg
Daisy Mae Yokum's maiden name was Scragg. She is a character from the classic comic strip Li'l Abner, created by cartoonist Al Capp. Daisy Mae is known for her unrequited love for the titular character, Li'l Abner, and for her beauty and charm. The comic strip was known for its satirical take on American culture and politics, and ran from 1934 to 1977.
From Quiz: Classic Comic Strips
Answer: Garfield
Garfield talking to himself.
From Quiz: Comic Strip Quotes
Answer: Lucky Eddie
His name is Lucky Eddie. Ironically, the two of them get into the most unluckiest of situations.
From Quiz: Comic Strips : Part III
Answer: School bus driver
He is a grumpy school bus driver.
From Quiz: Comic Strips : Part II
Answer: Cookie and Alexander
They are Cookie and Alexander. Cookie is the daughter and Alexander is the son. The comic strip recently (Oct 2000) celebrated its 70th anniversary.
From Quiz: Comic Strips : Part I
Answer: Captain Marvel
The final answer is Captain Marvel
From Quiz: Comic Strip Trivia
Answer: Peanuts
He loves to play the piano.
From Quiz: The Funnies
Answer: Olivia Jaimes
Following Bushmiller's death in 1982, the strip changed hands several times until landing in the hands of Guy and Brad Gilchrist; following their last strip in 2018 came a two-month hiatus before Jaimes' revival.
From Quiz: Sunday Funnies
Answer: five
"The Ryatts" was a comic strip created by Cal Alley from Memphis, TN.
Winky was the youngest child, and the alternate name for the strip in the late '60s and early '70s was "Winky Ryatt". Missy, Kitty, Pam and Tad were his older siblings.
From Quiz: We'll See You In The Funny Papers
Answer: Warrumbunglers
Warrumbungle National Park is in central New South Wales, about 600 kms north-west of Sydney, and is popular with rock-climbers.
The 'Warrumbunglers' features the Ritz Pie Cart (run by Gunna the goanna) with its totally inedible food, poor swagmen, and clever koalas.
From Quiz: Aussie Comic Strips
Answer: Portrait
Michael is the editor and his friend, Weed, does some picture taking for Portrait.
From Quiz: See Ya In The Funny Papers
Answer: Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror
Andy Capp would spend all his time either asleep on the sofa or in the pub trying to chat up younger women. Coming home late at night, he would invariably find Flo waiting for him with a rolling pin at the ready.
From Quiz: English Newspaper Cartoons
Answer: Adam
The story of a stay-at-home dad has become the story of a stay-at-home dad with a stay-at-home business.
From Quiz: Comic Strip Name Changes
Answer: Gasoline Alley
"Gasoline Alley", by Frank King, started in 1918. Since the characters aged, the eldest boy Skeezix was 18 in 1939. He was one of the first comic strip characters in uniform during World War II.
From Quiz: A Stroll Through the Funny Papers
Answer: "Far Side Lite"
All the people, cars, dog... everything is unnaturally skinny (for Larson's artwork).
From Quiz: Crossing the Road to the "Far Side"
Answer: 'The Katzenjammer Kids'
The Katzenjammers, Hans and Fritz, along with the good Captain, the long-suffering mother, the Inspector and others, is the oldest comic strip still in syndication, nowadays drawn by Hy Eisman.
From Quiz: The Golden Age of Newspaper Comics
Answer: Canada
Still another fine import from our neighbor to the north. As if Jim Carrey and Mike Myers weren't enough! Artist Lynn Ridgway was born in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada.
From Quiz: Morning Paper Chuckles
Answer: Brant Parker
The strip was created in 1964. According to Hart, Parker and he spent three days in a New York hotel room creating the new strip. They taped their efforts to the room's walls. When the walls were filled, they called the syndicate up to come over and take a look. Amid a rubble of beer bottles, food containers and cigarette-filled ashtrays the men from Publishers-Hall syndicate worked their way around the walls reading the strip. The verdict was in. "We think you're disgusting", they said, "but the strip is great! We'll take it!"
From Quiz: Ultimate Classic Comics Strips : II
Answer: Boob McNutt
Boob McNutt was created by another great cartoonist, Rube Goldberg, famous for those Rube Goldberg contraptions.
From Quiz: Ultimate Classic Comics Strips : I
Answer: Krazy Kat
Krazy Kat, created by George Herriman, is a comic strip that ran from 1913 to 1944. The strip was known for its surreal and whimsical nature, as well as its complex relationships between the three main characters: Krazy Kat, Ignatz Mouse, and Offissa Pupp. Despite its popularity with critics and other cartoonists, Krazy Kat never achieved widespread commercial success during its initial run. However, it has since been recognized as a groundbreaking work of art and has influenced many subsequent cartoonists.
From Quiz: Classic Comic Strips
Answer: The Far Side
A bum on the corner of the street... Then we see a guy carrying several armadillos under his arms approaching him and thinking, 'Oh great, how am I going to get past this?'
From Quiz: Comic Strip Quotes
Answer: Orthodontist
His dad is an Orthodontist.
From Quiz: Comic Strips : Part III
Answer: Guard dog school
He was sent to guard dog school where he was supposed to learn how to be a guard dog after failing to protect his owner's home from a burglary.
From Quiz: Comic Strips : Part II
Answer: Law enforcement
Joe is a police officer. He has a weird partner called 'Crunchy.'
From Quiz: Comic Strips : Part I
Answer: Daisy
Daisy wins this one.
From Quiz: Comic Strip Trivia
Answer: The Far Side
"The Far Side" was popular enough in scientific communities to earn its author the status of namesake for a louse commonly found on owls - strigiphilus garylarsoni.
From Quiz: Sunday Funnies
