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Original 1967 “The Willets” newspaper comic strip production artwork by NEA (Newspaper Enterprise Association).
This original three-panel comic strip is dated 8-7 and bears the copyright line:
© 1967 by NEA, Inc. T.M. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.
The strip features the Willets family with the caption:
“Better take the shortcut home, Kitty—your mother is in a hurry for these groceries!”
ending with the punchline:
“Anyhow, I did hurry!”
This is original production artwork, not a reprint or modern reproduction. It was created for newspaper publication and displays the crisp black India ink line work characteristic of original syndicated comic art from the 1960s.
Details
* Original newspaper comic strip artwork
* Title: The Willets
* Date: 1967 (8-7)
* Publisher/Syndicate: NEA (Newspaper Enterprise Association)
* Three-panel daily strip
* Black ink on illustration board/paste-up board
* Approximate size: 17.5 x 6.5 inches (please verify actual dimensions)
Condition
Very good vintage condition with normal age-related toning, light handling wear, minor discoloration from old paste-up adhesive, and slight edge wear. The reverse is blank with age-related toning. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.
Collectibility
Original syndicated comic strip production art is highly collectible among:
* Newspaper comic collectors
* Original comic art collectors
* NEA memorabilia collectors
* Mid-century illustration collectors
* Americana and pop culture enthusiasts
