Warren Kremer - Harvey Master!

Good afternoon, Kids! So nice to visit with you all again!

Today, let’s go for a long multi-chapter romp with Harvey master, Warren Kremer!

Unlike so many comic book artists, Warren Kremer did not have a long and varied resume. After studying at the School of Industrial Arts in New York City, he worked briefly in pulp magazines and as a cartoonist for Ace Publications. After WWII, his friend Steve Muffati brought him to Harvey Comics, where he worked steadily for 35 years, establishing the Harvey house-style and himself as a legend in the process

Let’s enjoy this Casper adventure wherein our favorite friendly ghost has to school a wayward bear cub, save the day for Mother Nature, and show an angry ogre who’s boss! This is from The Friendly Ghost Casper No. 23, July 1960.

Oh, and let's not overlook the great cover to this issue - another Kremer cover classic!

Coming up next, let's visit with another Harvey character I've neglected for too long, Playful Little Audrey!

I will see you all again very soon. Until then, I hope you are all warm, safe, and happy!

--Your friend, Mykal

"The Brownies" by Don Gunn!

Good afternoon, Kids! So nice to visit with you all again!

Today, let’s go for a hayride with the Brownies, curtesy of artist, Don Gunn!

The Brownies, in case anyone was wondering, where characters (imaginary little sprites) created by Canadian artist, Palmer Cox in 1887. Dell Comics picked up the theme, and Mr. Don Gunn was the principal artist (among others) that handled their stories throughout the fifties. His work on this title was always wonderful and was influenced by the great Walt Kelly.

Mr. Gunn’s work here is appropriately rich and lush ala Kelly. Don Gunn was one of the great Four Color/Dell craftsman and professionals that did an absolute ton of work through the ‘40s and ‘50s. All his work strikes me as eye candy! Oh, he did this luscious cover as well. Enjoy!! This comes from Four Color - The Brownies No. 398 (May-1952).

Coming up next, I believe it's high time to visit again some work by one of Harvey's greatest artists, Warren Kremer!

I will see you all again very soon. Until then, I hope you are all warm, safe, and happy!

--Your friend, Mykal