Knothead

Knothead is a young woodpecker character who appeared in Dell's Walter Lantz New Funnies, debuting in 1952 as part of the extended Woody Woodpecker cast. He was presented as Woody's mischievous young nephew.

Knothead made their comics debut in 1952's Walter Lantz New Funnies #187, brought to life by creator Dan Gormley, and went on to become a recurring presence in the Walter Lantz comics universe across an impressive four decades. A Golden Age original published by Western, Knothead shared the pages with some of the most beloved funny-animal characters in the business — Woody Woodpecker, Splinter, Chilly Willy, Andy Panda, and Charlie Chicken — making for lively, laugh-packed company. With nearly 50 catalog appearances spread across titles like Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker and even the charming Back to School special, this is a character with real staying power in the world of classic comics humor. Collectors take note: at least one of those appearances carries key-issue status, making Knothead a rewarding find for anyone digging into the rich, warmhearted world of Walter Lantz comics.