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Hägar the Horrible is the title and main character of an American comic strip created by cartoonist Dik Browne and syndicated by King Features Syndicate. It first appeared on February 4, 1973 [1] (in Sunday papers) and the next day in daily newspapers, and was an immediate success. [2]
- HÄGAR IS NAMED AFTER HIS CREATOR. Richard Arthur “Dik” Browne got his start drawing courtroom sketches for New York newspapers; he debuted a military strip, Ginny Jeep, for servicemen after entering the Army in 1942.
- HE COULD HAVE BEEN BULBAR THE BARBARIAN. Working on Hi and Lois with cartoonist Mort Walker (Beetle Bailey) gave Browne an opportunity to solicit advice on Hägar from his more experienced colleague.
- A HEART ATTACK COULD HAVE CHANGED HÄGAR’S FATE. When Browne came up with Hägar, he sent it along to a syndicate editor he knew from his work on Hi and Lois.
- THE STRIP HELPED BROWNE AVOID VANDALS. Chris Browne recalled that Halloween in his Connecticut neighborhood was a time for kids to show their appreciation for his father’s work.
Oct 22, 2023 · Hägar the Horrible, born out of familial affection and humor, has become a beloved comic-strip figure. The juxtaposition of Viking raiding and modern suburban family life, a distinct illustration style, and a colorful cast of characters have endeared Hägar to readers for nearly five decades.
- Dik Browne (1973-88)Chris Browne (1989-2023)
- February 4, 1973; Over 50 years ago
- Running
- King Features Syndicate
Everything about Hägar the Horrible by Dik & Chris Browne: characters, cartoonists, blibliography, comicstrips, links, ...
Hägar is both a fierce warrior and a family man—with the same problems as your average modern suburbanite. One running gag involves his exceptionally poor personal hygiene; for example, his annual bath (July 14) is a time of national rejoicing and celebrations.
Hägar the Horrible is a classic comic strip about a red-bearded Viking, created by Dik Browne (Hi and Lois) in 1973. Hägar is married to Helga, who is a formidable woman with bigger horns on her helmet than he has on his.
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Nov 10, 2020 · EXCLUSIVE: Hägar the Horrible is set to make a raid on the small screen with an animated family sitcom series in development.
