Billy Bounce

Billy Bounce was a comic strip published erratically by noted illustrator W.W. Denslow (1901–1902; 1906) and later C.W. Kahles (1902–1905) between 1901 and 1906.[1] The strip centers on the actions of the title character, a ball-shaped boy who is capable either of bouncing long distances or actual flight. It is noted as one of the earliest comic strips in which the protagonist has superpowers.[1]

Like its contemporary, Little Nemo in Slumberland, which came shortly after Billy Bounce, the strip dealt with otherworldly situations and often had recurring characters, including the King of the Pollywogs,[2] Fuzzy White and Prunes the Pieman.

In September 1906, Denslow published a single novel based on Billy's adventures, titled simply 'Billy Bounce'. Denslow provided illustrations and the text was written by Dudley A. Bragdon.[3] It was published by G.W. Dillingham Co. in New York.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Billy Bounce at Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Archived from the original on June 11, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Billy Bounce: W.W. Denslow / C.W. Kahles". Barnacle Press. Archived from the original on October 17, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Books for the Children". The New York Times. December 22, 1906. Archived from the original on June 11, 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  4. ↑ Denslow, W.W.; Bragdon, D.A. (1906). Billy Bounce. G. W. Dillingham Company. Retrieved 2015-05-14.


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