| Skippy Skinner | |
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 Percy Crosby's Skippy novel (Grosset & Dunlap, 1929) | |
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Real Name |
Skippy Skinner |
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First Appearance |
Skippy Comic Strip (March 22, 1923) |
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Original Publisher |
King Features Syndicate |
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Created by |
Percy Crosby |
Origin[]
The debut Skippy comic strip, published in Life on March 22, 1923
Skippy is the title character of an American comic strip centered on the adventures of Skippy Skinner, a young city boy. Known for his oversized collar and tie and a floppy checked hat, Skippy is a blend of mischief and melancholy. The strip depicted him in a variety of everyday childhood experiences—from stealing fruit, struggling with sports, or rebelling against adults, to moments of quiet reflection, such as staring at a relative’s grave.
Public Domain Appearances[]
All published appearances of Skippy Skinner from before January 1, 1931 are public domain in the US.
Some notable appearances are listed below:
Public Domain Comic Appearances[]
- Skippy Comic Strip (1923-1930)
- Always Belittlin' - Sunday page topper strips (1926-1930)
Public Domain Literary Appearances[]
- Skippy (1929)
Notes[]
- Skippy was an early influence on cartoonist Charles Schulz and an inspiration for his Peanuts.
- In the 1930s, Rosefield Packing Co. began selling peanut butter as "Skippy" without Percy Crosby’s permission. Although Crosby initially won a trademark challenge, the name was later granted to Rosefield’s successors, including Unilever and Hormel, despite ongoing legal disputes by Crosby’s heirs.