Ernie Bushmiller
Cartoonist of Nancy comic strip
Born
August 23rd, 1905
119 years ago
Died
August 15th, 1982
42 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Bushmiller created the comic strip Nancy, which debuted in 1938. The strip featured the adventures of a young girl named Nancy and her friend Sluggo. The simplicity of the characters and humor appealed to a wide audience. Bushmiller's distinctive art style and storytelling defined the strip's success for decades. Nancy became a staple in American newspapers, being published for over 70 years. Bushmiller's work influenced other cartoonists and contributed to the evolution of comic strips as an art form.
Created the comic strip Nancy
Contributed to the development of comic strips
Influenced later cartoonists
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