OtherEric Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Just got this book in this week; and it got me to thinking: what is the earliest appearance of the Muppets in comic books? I think this is it, at least in the US. There was an earlier UK annual with some stories; but this is the first US comic and first book in a conventional comic format to have them that I can find with a quick online search. If anybody knows of any earlier appearances I would be very interested: The humble Watcher lurking, FoggyNelson and aardvark88 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 First proto-muppets? Four Color 368 1951 first Beany and Cecil. Beyonder123, OtherEric and FoggyNelson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Rowlf's first appearance was on the Jimmy Dean show. Rowlf was also the Purina spokesdog. Morganmi and KirbyJack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post catman76 Posted November 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 16, 2020 Well there was this from 1979... F For Fake, OtherEric, cgcsketcherz and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) 31 minutes ago, catman76 said: Well there was this from 1979... That looks AWESOME. It appears to have not been released in the US, though... it definitely beats the Super Special for "First Muppets in comics" but the Super Special may still be the first US appearance. EDIT: also, copy ordered online. Edited November 16, 2020 by OtherEric FoggyNelson and cgcsketcherz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Crazy 57? Produced in the US by Marvel in 1979. OtherEric, cgcsketcherz and steveinthecity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 6 hours ago, Buzzetta said: Crazy 57? Produced in the US by Marvel in 1979. Never seen that cover. Now I want one... cgcsketcherz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 1 hour ago, THE_BEYONDER said: Never seen that cover. Now I want one... I bought two last night. OtherEric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Buzzetta said: I bought two last night. Greedy bast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 As the what I think is the first Muppets in a US publication / comic book magazine AND The fact that it was a Marvel publication who now under the same umbrella as the Muppets... I could not pass those up at around $10 shipped each. I remember jumping on the 1st Smurfs when that could still be bought for under $50 an issue. So... why not.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 This thread is going to single-handedly cause a run on Crazy 57. Looking forward to seeing it on the Hot 10 Spec/Flip sites next week! "Why is this book blowing up? What do insiders know about the Muppets that they aren't telling? Buy now!" That being said, I am now looking for one as well! Comicshows and Jimmy Linguini 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbil Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 $23,000 +or-, but i have questions..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 I don't think the Crazy 57 counts as a "real" Muppets appearance, even if Marvel wound up with the rights 30 years later. Doesn't mean I don't want a copy, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Linguini Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) The first appearance of the Muppets is the Muppet Show Annual. Published in 1977. This is a UK exclusive. EDIT: While it does feature photos, puzzles and a cut out foldable theatre thing, there are also comic strips inside. Edited November 16, 2020 by Jimmy Linguini OtherEric and cgcsketcherz 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrevvy Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, catman76 said: Well there was this from 1979... That book does look awesome. Off topic, but I have been watching youtube drumming videos lately. Always been a huge Whitesnake fan, but never got the resemblance between Animal and Tommy Aldridge before...but I do now. Between the hair, the facial expressions, the brutal pounding of the drums, he is the real live Animal. I was waiting for him to kick over the drum set at the end. Well worth the three minutes if you are an Animal fan (or pick any random Tommy Aldridge clip). This is all the more impressive that he is 70 years old (69 in this video). Bada$$ in every way, just like Animal. Edited November 16, 2020 by Shrevvy ADAMANTIUM, Hutch88, crazyhips and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Shrevvy said: That book does look awesome. Off topic, but I have been watching youtube drumming videos lately. Always been a huge Whitesnake fan, but never got the resemblance between Animal and Tommy Aldridge before...but I do now. Between the hair, the facial expressions, the brutal pounding of the drums, he is the real live Animal. I was waiting for him to kick over the drum set at the end. Well worth the three minutes if you are an Animal fan (or pick any random Tommy Aldridge clip). This is all the more impressive that he is 70 years old (69 in this video). Bada$$ in every way, just like Animal. I watched my guns n roses dvds a month ago of their use your illusion II Axle introduces Matt or Steven or whatever his name was to turn their brains into mash rice. Your animal guy is better and not as long but still all good so many drummers Edited November 16, 2020 by ADAMANTIUM FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I learned something new today because of this thread 👍👍‼️So today was a good day‼️ 1950's war comics, The humble Watcher lurking and ADAMANTIUM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, wilbil said: $23,000 +or-, but i have questions..... Then it will be helpful if the seller at least offers a means to ask those $23,000+ worth of questions, right? Edited November 16, 2020 by James J Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, FoggyNelson said: ‼️So today was a good day‼️ The humble Watcher lurking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbil Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 1 hour ago, James J Johnson said: Then it will be helpful if the seller at least offers a means to ask those $23,000+ worth of questions, right? telephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
