fes2
download

Fall into Fun Auction - Jewelry, Coins, & More - Sept. 6th

Lot 211338:

prev Back to the catalog next

THE CAPTAIN AND THE KIDS ORIGINAL COMIC ART 1949

This auction ended on September 6, 2025.

Start price: $45

Estimated price: $250 - $10,000

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Not sold

Description

Original comic art for The Captain and the Kids by Rudolph Dirks, the original creator of the Katzenjammer Kids. This new strip was essentially a knock-off of his original creation after losing the rights to the William Randolph Hearst. Dated 3/20/1949, the smudged surfaces of the Captain’s jacket testify to its authenticity. RARE.
Size: 13.75″ X 16.5″
Condition: Fair for its age, see images.