Karl Pommerhanz

Karl Pommerhanz was an Austrian cartoonist best known for his gag strips, typically running four to eight panels. Born on June 6, 1857, he initially studied in Prague from 1878 to 1886, working as a painter before relocating to Munich. There, he began contributing to *Fliegende Blätter*, a German satirical magazine, and in 1895 joined the *Meggendorfer Blätter*, published by his colleague Lothar Meggendorfer. In 1906, the *Chicago Tribune* launched a short-lived German-language Sunday supplement, enlisting Pommerhanz, Meggendorfer, and Lyonel Feininger to appeal to Chicago’s German community. The project folded after weeks, and Pommerhanz returned to drawing for German periodicals, including *Flips*, *Der gute Kamerad*, and *Blaubandwoche*. His later life remains obscure; he is believed to have died in Munich around 1940. His catalog includes work on titles like *Bobbla*, *Lustige Streiche für Buben und Mädel*, and the *O diese* series, reflecting a career centered on lighthearted, panel-based humor. No major awards are recorded.