Illustrated by
Turner, Morris Norton, American, 1923 - 2014
Signed by
Turner, Morris Norton, American, 1923 - 2014
Owned by
Dwayne McDuffie, American, 1962 - 2011
Date
2005
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 4 1/2 × 14 1/2 in. (11.4 × 36.8 cm)
Description
Wee Pals original cartoon strip signed by Morrie Turner and owned by Dwayne McDuffie. It is drawn with black ink on white paper. The strip features three panels with black ink borders. The cartoon strip features two characters walking with jackets and coats on and talking. In the first panel the character named George asks [WHY DO YOU ALWAYS WEAR THOSE SUN GLASSES DIZ?]]. In the second panel the character named Diz responds [BECAUSE I’M GONNA BE AN ASTRONAUT, GEORGE]. In the third panel the character named Diz says [AND I’M GONNA BE THE FIRST TO LAND ON THE SUN]. The center panel has a vertical inscription on the right-side concerning copyright information. The left panel is signed [Morrie] at center. Inscribed at the bottom center is [To Dwayne – Morrie Turner].
Classification
Visual Arts
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
comic strips
Topic
Art
Comics and graphic novels
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charlotte (Fullerton) McDuffie
Object number
2019.96.3
Restrictions & Rights
© Creators Syndicate, Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53c4f98ca-929b-4e90-9c81-3e6201fb3714

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