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Lot 225038:

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THE CAPTAIN AND THE KIDS ORIGINAL COMIC ART 1949

This auction ended on May 10, 2026.

Start price: $50

Estimated price: $350 - $10,000

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: $200

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 for complete condition.