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Little Orphan Annie
Sunday24

Real name

Annie

First Appearance

New York Daily News (Aug. 5 1924)

Original publisher

Tribune Co.

Created by

Harold Gray

Origin[]

Orphan Annie is a spirited redheaded American orphan who has lived in an orphanage since infancy but whose life changes when, in September 1924, she is taken in by wealthy Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks and his wife.

Public Domain Comics Appearances[]

  • Little Orphan Annie newspaper strip (1924-1928)
  • The Adventures of Little Orphan Annie #1–3
  • Little Orphan Annie #1–3

Notes[]

  • The trademark for the character is owned by Tribune Content Agency. For information on how to work with trademarks, please see our FAQ.
  • Orphan Annie was named after the earlier character Orphant Annie.

See Also[]

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