Buster Brown (comic strip)

Buster Brown is a classic American comic strip created by Richard F. Outcault, debuting in 1902. It features Buster Brown, a mischievous young boy, his loyal companion Tige the dog, and his strict schoolmarm, Mary Jane. The strip humorously depicts Buster’s adventures and misadventures, often highlighting themes of childhood curiosity and behavior. Buster Brown became widely popular, inspiring a shoe brand and influencing children's literature and culture. Its distinctive characters and humorous storytelling made it a notable early example of popular comic strips in newspapers.