Mr. Jack
Mr. Jack is an American comic strip by Jimmy Swinnerton which ran in William Randolph Hearst newspapers from August 30, 1903 until 1935. Mr. Jack, a philandering playboy tiger, may be the first developed cartoon animal character, a type that has since become a staple in the comics medium.
| Mr. Jack | |
|---|---|
Jimmy Swinnerton's Mr. Jack (February 12, 1905) | |
| Author(s) | Jimmy Swinnerton |
| Current status/schedule | Concluded weekly strip (daily 1912–c. 1919) |
| Launch date | c. August 30, 1903 |
| End date | 1935 |
| Alternate name(s) | The Escapades of Mr. Jack |
| Syndicate(s) | King Features Syndicate (c. 1914–1935) |
| Genre(s) | Humor |
The character emerged in Swinnerton's Hearst feature, The Little Tigers, which began on February 20, 1898. Mr. Jack first appeared on May 17, 1903, and took over the strip; soon, the title of the feature changed to Mr. Jack.
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