Any mention of condition is solely based on opinion. A disney cartoonist before he was inducted into the army in 1941, baker created his iconic character as an entry for a military art contest. Later on, they bought the sad sack cast of characters from baker, and built an entire line around them. We are keeping a close eye on developments and hope to reopen by the end of april if not sooner, circumstances permitting. The sad sack is a perfect part for lewis and i have to say that david wayne without getting in the way of the star gives a droll, but unobtrusive performance. A cover gallery for the comic book sad sack and the sarge. All orders for new and collectible comics are shipping on time, were buying comics as usual, and we are accepting consignments. Set in theunited states army, sad sack depicted an otherwise unnamed, lowly private experiencing some of the absurdities and humiliations of military life. Sad sack net comics, the official sad sack comics web site.
Shortly afterward, in 1951, sad sack rejoined the military and once again became a. Army, and it became one of the most popular cartoon characters of the world war ii era. All item images are used solely for identification purposes. Sad sack comic book lot 14 different 1960s 1970s harvey comics vintage. The artist, sergeant george baker, had been employed at disney drawing backgrounds for their animated shorts and features before joining the. The official web site of the classic harvey comics, cartoon, and motion picture character the sad sack. Comic book lot of 3 bronze age sad sack little audrey and the 3 mouseketeers.
We are open and shipping orders as usual, but there will be no new comics released the week of april 1 due to a temporary halt in shipments from the distributor. Army and it became one of the most popular cartoon characters of the world war ii era. Baker had more success with a comic book incarnation of the sack for which pantomime was abandoned. Harvey comics published original sad sack stories in the sad sack comics comic book series, which ran 287 issues, coverdated september 1949 to october harvey also published the oneshot comic the sad sack comes home in sad sack comics complimentary a, not known comic book by harvey sad sack comics laughed about his army life tribulations. Sad sack 19491982 274 vf may 1980 comics book in comic books bronze age 197083.
Sad sack asks the cook if his steak is medium rare. Sad sack is an american comic strip and comic book character created by sgt. Sad sack comic read sad sack comic online in high quality. Harvey comics published original sad sack stories in the sad sack comics comic book series, which ran 287 issues, coverdated september 1949 to october 1982. George baker the main character the sad sack was never given a name, the term sad sack being not a name but an army term for. Unfollow sad sack comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Sad sack and the sarge, sad sack army life parade, sad sad sack world, etc. His biography in 115 cartoons from the pages of yank magazine is a collection of world war ii era cartoons by sergeant george baker, with an introduction by sergeant marion hargrove. Classic adventures from the pages of yank magazine the army weekly. Harvey also published the oneshot comic the sad sack comes home in 1951. First edition of the first collection of sad sack cartoons. Get the best deals on sad sack bronze age cartoon character comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Popularized by sad sack, a cartoon character and eponymous comic strip published originally june 1942 in yank, the army weekly, a us army publication for soldiers, and later syndicated in the us 1940s and 1950s.
Values of sad sack and the sarge free comic book price guide. We feature a wide selection of sad sack comics and related items. Armed forces magazine yank, then became a newspaper strip before finally getting his own harvey comic book in 1949. The title was a euphemistic shortening of the military slang sad sack of shit, common during world war ii.
Sad sack bronze age cartoon character comics for sale ebay. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and. Get the best deals on sad sack comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. As most readers know, there is no shortage of emotional moments in comics books. We are not professional graders and make no claim as to the graded condition of each comic book. Sad sack definition of sad sack by the free dictionary. I have a 1961 sad sack comic book in very good condition wondering what it is worth. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
The title was issued by harvey from winter 195859 to february 1977. Harvey comics published original sad sack stories in the sad sack comics comic book series, which ran 287 issues, coverdated september 1949 to october. First appearing as a comic strip in yank, the army weekly by sgt. Sad sack laugh special started as an 84page comic book, published quarterly later bimonthly, featuring harvey comics character sad sack. Sad sack was introduced in 1941 in a singlepanel cartoon published in life magazine. The sad sack is an american fictional comic strip and comic book character created by sgt. It was part of a trend at harvey, to emphasize licensed characters by 1950, they were also publishing comic book versions of joe palooka, dick tracy and blondie. Harvey, 1949 series comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Sad sack, holly of hollywood, lil dot, and winnie the waitress.
George baker said he took from a longer phrase, of a derogatory. Following the war, sad sack and his creator were released into civilian life, an adjustment which ill suited the character. Sad sack laugh special is an american comic book series, published by harvey comics. While swimming, an ape takes sad sack s clothes, causing the sarge to think sad sack has turned into an ape. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The sad sack had a readymade, builtin audience, because it was based on a popular cartoon and comicbook character. I have a 1961 firs issue of spacemen and many comics and magezines. During this time, bakers sad sack caught the eye of alfred harvey. Values of sad sack comics free comic book price guide. Pulitzer prizewinning editorial cartoonist steve sack has entertained and provoked readers of the star tribune since he drew his first cartoon for the newspaper in 1981. The goofy buck private and his hardnosed drill sergeant, sarge, head up a cast of armybased caricatures whose broad. Before the war he had worked for disney on such films as fantasia and bambi. Cbr takes a look at 15 that left us in tears the most. Sad sack and company remembers pearl harbor and the american heroes who perished and were wounded on that horrific day seventyeight years ago.
Find the value of the harvey comic sad sack and the sarge volume 1. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The comic strip here we proudly present the original george baker comic strip. Sad sack, along with beetle bailey, is the quintessential military humor strip of postwar america and one of the flagship characters in harveys publishing enterprise. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. What is your sad sack and the sarge comic book worth. Luckily, harvey comics bought rights to sad sack in 1949, and launched this series. Find the value of the harvey comic sad sack comics volume 1. Onepage tootsie roll ad, captain tootsie breaks up spy ring by bill schreiber. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Sad sack pulls a prank on sarge, making him think he has knocked some of sack s teeth out. Set in the united states army, sad sack depicted an otherwise unnamed, lowly private experiencing some of the absurdities and humiliations of military life. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles.