Al Capp's Li'l Abner

Al Capp’s beloved hillbilly satire Li’l Abner made the jump from newspaper strips to a comic-book series published by Toby from 1949 to 1955, spanning 28 issues. While Capp himself remained the series’ guiding force, he was joined by frequent collaborators Harvey Kurtzman and Milt Story, who contributed both scripts and art. The comic brought Dogpatch’s slapstick and social commentary to a new format, with recurring guest stars like Captain Tootsie, Felix the Cat, and even John Wayne popping in for absurd adventures. It’s a notable artifact of mid-century humor comics, preserving Capp’s signature blend of folksy caricature and biting wit.