Public Domain Super Heroes
Dr. Brutus

Real name

Willie Waffle

First appearance

Syndicated comic strip The Thimble Theatre (24 December 1919)

Original publisher

King Features Syndicate

Created by

E. C. Segar

Origin[]

Segar - Thimble Theater - Decembre 1919 (2)

Brutus is a fictional, mean and cruel dentist who enjoys causing harm towards others ever since he was a little boy.

In the early days of the comic strip, Thimble Theatre was focused around Olive Oyl, Ham Gravy, and others playing roles in different comedic stage-plays, with a description at the top indicating what role they were assigned. In this instance (December 24, 1919), they both played the parents of Brutus while Brutus was played by an individual named Willy Waffle.

Public Domain Comic Appearances[]

  • The Thimble Theatre (December 24, 1919)

Notes[]

  • Dr. Brutus predates both Brutus and the more recognizable Bluto.

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