Notable events of 1950 in comics.

Events and publications

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January

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February

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March

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April

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June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December

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Specific date unknown

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The U.S. comics industry comes to a turning point. The Golden Age of Comic Books is ending, and the rise of crime comics, romance comics, Western comics, horror comics, and science fiction comics signals the start of the new decade.

Births

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March

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July

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November

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Specific date unknown

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Deaths

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  • May 18: Jenö Jeney, Hungarian illustrator, editorial cartoonist and comics artist, dies at age 75.[22]
  • Specific date unknown: Mario Silva Ossa, aka Coré, Chilean illustrator and comics artist (Quentin el Aventurero), dies at age 37.[23]

June

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  • June 7: W.O. Wilson, South African-American comic artist (The Richleigh Family, The Wish Twins, Madge the Magician's Daughter), dies at age 84.[24]

July

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  • July 9: Salvador Bartolozzi, Spanish illustrator, theatrical set designer, comics artist (Pipo y Pipa, Pinocho contra Chapete) and publisher (founder of the children's magazine Pinocho), dies at age 68.[25]
  • July 26: Eduard Thöny, Austrian-German cartoonist, dies at age 84.[26]

August

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  • August 1: Raoul Thomen, Belgian-French comics artist (Marius, comics based on Charlie Chaplin), dies at age 83.[27]

October

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  • October 2: J. Carlos, Brazilian comics artist (Lamparina, Juquinha, Almofadinha & Melindrosa), dies of a brain stroke at age 66.[28]
  • October 9: Harry Moyer, A.K.A. Hy Moyer, Canadian comics artist (Nothing But The Truth, Java Bean), dies in a car accident at age 65 or 66. [29]

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  • Fred Nankivel, American illustrator and comics artist (Sing Sing Sid, Uncle Mun), dies at age 63 or 64.[30]
  • Charles W. Saalberg, American illustrator and comics artist (The Ting-Lings), dies at age 84 or 85.[31]

First issues by title

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Initial appearances by character name

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References

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  2. ^ a b c "Marc Sleen". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "Bob de Moor". lambiek.net. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "Barry Appleby". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  5. ^ Smet, Jan en Auwera, Fernand, "Marc Sleen", Standaard Uitgeverij, 1985.
  6. ^ a b Stone, Tucker. "The Comics Journal". Retrieved May 12, 2020.
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  8. ^ Walker, Mort (2008). Thorsjö, Alf (ed.). Beetle Bailey 1950–1952. Egmont Kärnan AB/Checker Book Publishing Group. p. 6. ISBN 978-1-933160-71-9. OCLC 191244495.
  9. ^ "Mort Walker". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  10. ^ * Peeters, Benoît (1989). Tintin and the World of Hergé. London: Methuen Children's Books. ISBN 978-0-416-14882-4.
  11. ^ Barks, Carl (2003). Carl Barks: Conversations. Univ. Press of Mississippi. ISBN 9781578065011.
  12. ^ "Grabbelton". www.lambiek.net. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  13. ^ "Kreigh Collins". lambiek.net. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  14. ^ Keith Booker, M. (2014-10-28). Comics through Time: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas [4 volumes]: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas. Abc-Clio. ISBN 9780313397516.
  15. ^ franquin.com. "Une vie – 1951" (in French).
  16. ^ "Dick Brooks". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  17. ^ "Themos Andreopoulos".
  18. ^ "Dudu Geva". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  19. ^ Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Iola, Wisconsin. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  20. ^ "Zyx". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  21. ^ "Who's Who bio". March 3, 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  22. ^ "Jenö Jeney". lambiek.net. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  23. ^ "Coré". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  24. ^ "W.O. Wilson". lambiek.net. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  25. ^ "Salvador Bartolozzi". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  26. ^ "Eduard Thöny". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  27. ^ "Raoul Thomen". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  28. ^ "J. Carlos". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  29. ^ "Hy Moyer". lambiek.net. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  30. ^ "Fred Nankivel". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  31. ^ "Charles W. Saalburg". lambiek.net. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  32. ^ franquin.com. "Une vie – 1950" (in French).