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Mary Worth - January 7, 1945

Location: Strip Art - Other
Artist: Ken Ernst (All)

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Artwork Details
Location: Strip Art - Other
Title: Mary Worth - January 7, 1945*
Artist:  Ken Ernst (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Comic Strip
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 428
Likes on CAF: 2
Comments: 6
Added to Site: 5/19/2022

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"Mary Worth" has run almost continuously since 1938. Mary was an older woman who floated in and out of people's lives. Sometimes a busybody, sometimes providing sage wisdom and advice. She was almost an incidental character in many of the story lines. In fact, a lot of the stories centered on other characters who were connected in some way to Mary.

This Sunday just hit me as terrific. Like many strips during World War II, the creators looked for ways to bring the war effort into the story. Here, a wife awaits for her husband's return from the war. She plans a thoughtful welcome and falls apart when he appears at her door, alive and in one piece.

The artist here is Ken Ernst who handled the chores for some 43 years (1942 - 1985).

Just a great piece of history.

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Amir E Member Since 2020
Posted On 5/19/2022

Mary Worth is an American classic. This Sunday is absolutely lovely. Great addition to your collection Ron. Congrats and thanks for sharing!

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
Posted On 5/19/2022

When I was growing up in the 80's, Mary Worth was one of my least favourite strips because as a teenager, my primary interest was in the humour strips and melodrama isn't something I had patience for. However, I might've become a Mary Worth superfan if only Monica Wayne had been around back then. Hubba hubba! What I like best about this particular Sunday, aside from the obvious Good Girl art featuring Monica in various states of undress, are the two historical references. I love that the film The Birth of a Nation is mentioned, given that it was already 30 years old at the time, and the fact that the writer purposely referred to it with the older terminology and emphasized "moving picture", is what I love best! A really fun example, Ron.

 

Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 5/19/2022

This is scandalous!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/19/2022

Oh dear, my heart is a flutter.  If they put the silhouette panel further down, the moderators would have had to step in. 

Jeff Singh Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/20/2022

Fantastic piece of art.  Although not a favorite of mine, there are stand out examples like this one that make me re-evaluate that assumption.  

Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 6/1/2022

Historic piece. Reminds me a bit of "The Best Years of Our Lives," with a little cheesecake added.

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