Pogo is a politically charged daily comic strip that chronicles the adventures of an anthropomorphic opossum named Pogo and its swamp-dwelling friends living in a swampland.
Setting And Inception Of Pogo Comics :
Taking place in the Okefenokee swamp, the comic strip appeared on 4th October 1948 in the anthology Animal Comics of Dell Comics but in 1950 it started publishing with its own ongoing Dell title. It became the most beloved comic strip of all time, gaining 37 million readers and appearing in 500 different newspapers just two years after its launch in 1948.
Pogo is a beloved classic in the world of comics that also held up as one of the most controversial comic strips of its time. Pogo is a unique blend of humor, satire, and social commentary mostly about human failings disguised as animals but some comic strips are also about politics.
Creator ” Walt Kelly ” Preface :
Created by Walt Kelly, Pogo is one of the most frequently censored comic strips. Walk Kelly is a Philadelphia cartoonist and animator known for his gentle, sophisticated humor sharp and pointed political satire, and his distinctive use of language.
Themes Of Pogo Comics :
By using the pogo and other inhabitants of Okefenokee swamp, Kelly commentaries on politics, society, and the human condition with his clever wordplay and sharp wit. One of the most famous examples occurred during the period of McCarthy when Kelly brought to life the character of simple J. Malarkey as a disguised parody of Senator Joseph McCarthy and was widely acclaimed for his bravery and wit. this bold and audacious move of Walt Kelly has sparked controversy.
Early comic strips mocked the human condition, but later the theme turned to politics, and the comic strip began to parody various figures in the United States, including Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon, Communist-hunting United States Senator Joseph McCarthy, and too many conservativeJohn Birch Society.
Characters Of Pogo Comics :
The comic strips revolve around the following anthropomorphic animal characters living in the Okefenokee swamp which is a community present outside of Waycross in Georgia. The main protagonist who is always at the center of adventures is Pogo Possum, a kind, gentle, friendly, and wisest resident of the Okefenokee swamp.
Other characters include an exuberant and helpful alligator named Albert alligator who keeps a soft corner for his friends and is always ready to help his friends whenever they need it, a turtle named churchy la Femme, a shy and timid porcupine called Porky Pine, a wise old owl called Howland owl, spiritual leader of the swamp called deacon mush rata and a couple of Beauregard and miz beaver.
Adoption Of Pogo Comics Into Other media :
