Week Three: Little Nemo, Peanuts, and the Comic Strip

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Little Nemo, Peanuts, and the Comic Strip

I thought that the Sunday comics were a huge stepping stone when it came to comics. I remember my grandpa used to tell me about the Sunday comics when he'd get them in the newspaper. There was always a new addition to the story, so whenever the next Sunday came it was always anticipation for the reader like it was a new episode that aired. 
I remember learning about Little Nemo by Winsor McCay when I was taking the history of illustration class. It was a really cool comic that was so surreal and could go in so many directions although it was such a simple subject matter. But, I loved it because it was actually so relatable; I also loved the fact that this comic was actually a huge printed book. I loved reading it because I actually had dreams as vivid as little Nemo's dreams in Slumberland. I mean, I didn't have a particular goal like Nemo did, to reach the Princess. It reminded me of Mario, how he tries to get Princess Peach but there are so many obstacles in the adventure of trying to get to the Princess. I loved how the artist made the different strips so dynamic, as well as the composition and layout of the fazes. 
As another comic strip there were the Peanuts Comics by Charles Schulz. These were also comics that were in the newspapers that had follow up stories. I used to actually read them in the paper. They were more catered to kids, because they were about these neighborhood kids and the adventures that they went to during their everyday lives. I used to love reading it as well because it was ridiculous and funny. It became popular where it became a tv show and a movie, and even went along into merchandise to kids of today who probably don't even know where it originated.
As for the other comic strip, Krazy Kat by George Herriman it was a more simple comic; it ran for a while, from 1913-1944. It's about a carefree cat named Krazy and his friend, Ignatz the mouse. The comic comprised of sometimes 4 panels to then as complicated as 24 panel. They were kind of funny but in a very simple kind of way.

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