Frank Willard
American cartoonist (1893-1958) and creator of Moon Mullins, regarded as one of the greatest comic strips of all time. Original ink and water color sketch by Willard on the inside of a vintage 10.5 x 13.75 Toplitt Studio photo folder, signed and inscribed in black ink, "Best wishes to the Ken Brownes, Willard." Willard draws Kayo, the kid brother of Moon Mullins, in a terrific full-length walking pose, with adjacent mat containing a matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 portrait of Willard smoking a pipe, the lower border signed in pencil by the photographer. In very good to fine condition, with light blocks of toning along the hinge.
Ferd Johnson
American cartoonist (1905-1996) best known for his 68-year stint on the Moon Mullins comic strip. Original ink and watercolor sketch of Kayo Mullins accomplished by Johnson on an off-white 11 x 16 card, signed and inscribed in bold ink, "Well, if it isn't Sioux City! Yours truly, Kayo Mullins, Photo by Ferd Johnson, 58." In fine condition, with corner creases and short edge tears, and one missing corner tip (all easily matted out).
