The Adventures of Bob Hope
From 1950 to 1968, DC Comics published The Adventures of Bob Hope, a lighthearted, 109-issue series that turned the famed comedian into a comic-book star. Anchored by frequent writers Cal Howard, Jack Schiff, and Arnold Drake, and illustrated by artists like Owen Fitzgerald, Bob Oksner, and Mort Drucker, the book blended slapstick humor with surreal misadventures. Bob Hope navigates a zany world populated by oddball creations like the bumbling Tadwallader Jutefruce, the satirical Super-Hip, and Captain Tootsie, even occasionally crossing paths with Superman. It stands as a charming, long-running example of the celebrity comic-book trend, showcasing how a mainstream publisher adapted a real-life entertainer’s persona into a durable, gag-driven series.