I had heard of his long running feature THE NEIGHBORS (1939-1976), but had never seen any originals. My pal Don Orehek had some and he passed them on to me.
The originals were stunning and I want to share a few with you now. These are copyright 1964 by the News Syndicate, Inc.
Just take a look at the economy of Clark's dry brush line here -- and how loose it is. At times, that line becomes an almost ghostly impression of form -- and the panels "read" when they are shrunk to published size.
September 2, 1964:
"I have nothing against the Beatles, but we're NOT going to name him Ringo!"
December 25, 1964:
"Stop hunting, dear -- I found Bertie!"
March 3, 1963:
"Oh, they can't wait to grow up. Alice plans to become a homesteader and Louise is going to be a sheriff."
February 19, 1963:
"How you're driving too close to the car ahead of you."
January 7, 1964
"Please, dear -- I only want to show our hostess that her buffet snacks are so tempting I can't resist them."
April 10, 1964:
"Now remember -- you're taking me to the party tomorrow and you be ready when I come after you!"
June 2, 1964:
"That rain spoiled my whole day for gardening, honey. I'll be back for dinner."
June 20, 1964:
"I'll never understand girls, even when I become old and grey and twenty."
July 30, 1963:
"He never takes his eyes off me, but I think he's only interested in how much sandwich he gets."
More here.
A Sunday strip:
WOW. Love the line work here. It's amazing!
ReplyDeleteI've always loved George Clark, and there's so little info available about him. Do you know if Clark ever did "Side Glances"? I have a mouldy original that looks like Clark's style, but is signed by Gill Fox, who apparently took over the strip in the '70's. I think. Anyone know the story? Again as always, thanks for these, Mike.
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