Korky the Cat
CharacterDescription
Korky the Cat is a British comics character who first appeared in issue #1 of The Dandy on December 4, 1937. He was originally drawn by James Crighton, who illustrated the strip for 25 years.
Korky is an anthropomorphic black cat who lives in a world of humans, engaging in slapstick adventures and comic schemes. Originally a mute character, he began speaking in 1940. The 1950s saw the introduction of his "Kits" (Nip, Lip, and Rip), expanding the cast.
Korky served as The Dandy's cover star and mascot for 47 years until 1984, when he was replaced on the front cover by Desperate Dan. The character was briefly retired in 2004 after receiving no votes in a readers' poll but returned in 2005 with new artwork. Korky remains one of the longest-running characters in British comics history, with appearances spanning nearly seven decades.
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Issue #2022
Dandy Summer Special (1964)
Issue #2021
The Dandy Annual (1938)
Issue #2020
The Dandy Annual (1938)
Issue #2019
Dandy Summer Special (1964)
Issue #2018
Dandy Summer Special (1964)
80th Birthday Collector's Edition
The Dandy Annual (1938)
Issue #1
The Dandy 80th Birthday Special! (2017)
Issue #2016
Dandy Summer Special (1964)
Issue #2015
Dandy Summer Special (1964)
Issue #3602
The Dandy (1937)
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