Johnson, Charles (Charles Richard), 1948-
Person
Dates Of Existence
- Existence:
An editorial biography of Charles Johnson published in the Chicago Tribune Magazine introducing his first book of cartoons, Black Humor
Digital Record
Identifier: MS171-001
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Manuscripts
Fudgie Comic Strip Illustration, Fudgie at Home with Elvis the Dog, ca.1970
Item — Box 003: Series 01
Identifier: 003
Description
Fudgie holds a book titled "Know Your Pet" and looks to Elivs the dog and state that the book "says all sheep say 'baa'" and asks him why he never speaks. In the second panel, Elvis looks at Fudgie while making a large "BAH!" noise. In the third panel, Elvis walks away from Fudgie as he says "Man, no wonder you were the black sheep in your family!" Format 3 panel comic strip Medium Ink on...
Fudgie Comic Strip Illustration, Fudgie Plays the Flute while Walking Elvis the Dog, ca.1970
Item — Box 003: Series 01
Identifier: 002
Description
Fudgie walks Elvis the dog while playing a flute while thinking "Even out of work flutists have to practice!" In the second and third panel, Fudgie thinks, "But if I'm Real smart...I won't do it in the ghetto!" In the third panel, a group of large rats chase Fudgie and Elivs the dog. Format 3 panel comic strip Medium Ink on paper Dimensions...
Fudgie Comic Strip Illustration, Fudgie Visits Dr. Pop, ca.1970
Item — Box 003: Series 01
Identifier: 004
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Fudgie is pictured in a doctor's office and asks Dr. Pop if he is healthy. Dr. Pop responds "Let me put it this way Fudgie...If you were a ghetto, I'd have you apply for urban renewal!"
Format
3 panel comic strip
Medium
Ink on paper
Dimensions
20.125 x 7.5 inches
Fudgie Comic Strip Illustration, Fudgie Visits the Barber Shop, ca.1970
Item — Box 003: Series 01
Identifier: 005
Description
Fudgie walks into a barber shop where three barbers are waiting. Each barber sports a different hair style, and each one has a distinct sign behind them. The signs read "Black Arts," "Black Capitalism," and "Black Power." Fudgie is pictured standing at the door regarding the three barbers as he says "Decisions, decisions..." Format 2 panel comic strip Medium Ink on paper ...
Fudgie Comic Strip Illustration, Leroy and Emmie on a Date at Home, ca.1970
Item — Box 002: Series 01
Identifier: 005
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Emmie and Leroy are shown at her home, sitting on a couch conversing when the doorbell rings. Emmie goes to answer the door and in the third panel a person wearing a tribal mask is holding a tray with two bottles; Emmie asks "Which one is the love potion?"
Format
3 panel comic strip
Medium
Ink on paper
Dimensions
20.25 x 7.5 inches
Fudgie Comic Strip Illustration, Leroy and Emmie Walking in a Park, ca.1970
Item — Box 002: Series 01
Identifier: 006
Description
Leroy and Emmie walk arm-in-arm through a park and he asks if she is interested in world affairs. Emmie answers "Certainly!" and begins to list issues of interest. In the third panel she is pictured in the foreground exclaiming "...and marriage!" while Leroy is running away from her in the background. Format 3 panel comic strip Medium Ink on paper ...
Fudgie Comic Strip Illustration, Leroy and Fudgie at Home, ca.1970
Item — Box 001: Series 01
Identifier: 006
Description
Fudgie and Leroy are at Fudgie's house and he exclaims that he is going to get a job. Leroy replies, "What brought that on? Aren't you satisfied with your unemployment checks?" In the third panel, Fudgie says, "Yeah, but I can't stand my mailman's sense of humor!" while Leroy opens the door to find the mailman dressed like Santa Claus while saying "Here's another gift, Fudgie!" Format 3 panel comic strip ...
Fudgie Comic Strip Illustration, Leroy and Fudgie Conversing , ca.1970
Item — Box 002: Series 01
Identifier: 004
Description
Leroy asks Fudgie if he is dressed in black for mourning to which Fudgie replies, "I dress this way in the afternoons, too!" In the third panel, Leroy is pictured pushing up one sleeve of his suit with his hand clenched in a fist while Fudgie is positioned to run away. Format 3 panel comic strip Medium Ink on paper Dimensions 20.25 x 7.125...
Fudgie Comic Strip Illustration, Leroy and Fudgie Meet for a Blind Date, ca.1970
Item — Box 002: Series 01
Identifier: 001
Description
Fudgie and Leroy stand in what looks to be an alley with Elvis the dog. Leroy is asking Fudgie to tell him who his blind date is, but Fudgie tells him to relax. In the third panel, Fudgie looks at Leroy and says, "...Let me do all the talking!" as two women wearing hoods approach them. Format 3 panel comic strip Medium Ink on paper Dimensions...