Fictitious Comics History
Zippy, the muu-muu clad pinhead created by Bill Griffith, first appeared in the underground Real Pulp Comix #1, in 1971, then in the Berkeley Barb in 1976, and became a daily strip in 1985 that won a devoted following. In this example, Zippy and his friend “Intal” share enthusiasm over the ink work of the fictitious “Morty Mishkin” in Atomic Duck comic books. Their pleasure disappears when Mishkin’s son sends word that his father would have wanted everything to be given to the Library of Congress. This strip spoofs comic book fans’ admiration for late, great comic artists’ work.
Zippy, the muu-muu clad pinhead created by Bill Griffith, first appeared in the underground <em>Real Pulp Comix #1</em>, in 1971, then in the <em>Berkeley Barb</em> in 1976, and became a daily strip in 1985 that won a devoted following. In this example, Zippy and his friend “Intal” share enthusiasm over the ink work of the fictitious “Morty Mishkin” in <em>Atomic Duck</em> comic books. Their pleasure disappears when Mishkin’s son sends word that his father would have wanted everything to be given to the Library of Congress. This strip spoofs comic book fans’ admiration for late, great comic artists’ work.