An embarassment of riches...

Ok, so this is turning into nothing but a video-linking blog. I don't care.

I make no bones that I think Winsor McCay was THE MAN. Little Nemo was a superhuman artistic achievement, and Rarebit Fiend was just a step behind.

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I've seen a couple of his animated shorts, but this is jaw-dropping. 1911!!!




This is probably the most famous one. 1914!!!





Some bio-graphical info:



And Google has some science and historical cartoons, and 4 Rarebit Fiend pieces from 1921. Here.

Ok, maybe it's just me... and the New York Times: