Happy Birthday, Wilhelm Busch (15 April 1832 – 9 January 1908)

If it weren’t for Wilhelm Busch, there would be no Katzenjammer Kids, the longest-running comic strip in America – 100 years now!

The comics from the early 20th century were extremely funny, but now it’s more or less just a typical American newspaper strip and not as crazy and exciting as it was in my grandparents’ day.

Hi Jamie,

I used to be a collector of early Katzenjammer Kids. Some comic book stores sell the pages of the newspaper on which the comic strip is printed. Every once in a while, you can find them in a flea market or yard sale. Unfortunately, I have no idea where I put mine. Things get lost every time you move. :frowning:

Claudia

You thought you could keep it from the forum
For you are most humble and show decorum
The news of your merry, joyful day,
With cake and coffee or a cup of tay,