Public Domain Super Heroes
Happy Dan, The Cynical Dog

Real Name

Dan

First Appearance

Happy Dan, The Cynical Dog (1945)

Original Publisher

Cosmopolitan Magazine

Created by

Ward Greene

Origin[]

Happy Dan, The Cynical Dog is the titular character of the short story of the same name. His breed is unknown and he doesn't believe in much things like other dogs do. He is also a bit bad-behaved, for example once stealing a baby's candy bar. However, Dan is loved by his family.

Public Domain Literary Appearances[]

  • Happy Dan, The Cynical Dog (1945)

Notes[]

  • The short story "Happy Dan, The Cynical Dog" did not renew it's copyright in the 1970s.
  • Happy Dan, The Cynical Dog is the inspriation for Tramp from Disney's Lady And The Tramp

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