Underdog

A mid-1990s revival from Harvey Comics, this five-issue series brought back the beloved cartoon hero Underdog, along with his mild-mannered alter ego Shoeshine Boy and the ever-lovable Sweet Polly Purebred. Under the consistent pencils of artist Frank Johnson, the comic captured the classic, tongue-in-cheek superheroics and rhyming narration that made the character a pop-culture staple. While brief, this run stands as a fond, period-specific tribute to the Saturday-morning cartoon era, reminding readers why the caped canine remains an enduring icon of gentle, family-friendly adventure.