Bob Barnes (cartoonist)
Robert Leslie Barnes (March 8, 1913 – November 12, 1970)[4] was an American comic strip artist most notable for his marriage-themed gag panel The Better Half.
| Bob Barnes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert Leslie Barnes[1] March 8, 1913[2] Portland, Oregon, U.S.[3] |
| Died | November 12, 1970 (aged 57) Carmel Valley, California,[4] U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Notable works | The Better Half (1956–1971) |
| Awards | National Cartoonist Society Newspaper Panel Cartoon Award, 1958 |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth |
Barnes' first syndicated panel was Laugh of the Week / Laff of the Week from 1947 to 1951 succeeded by Double-Take from 1952 to 1957. Barnes launched The Better Half with the Register and Tribune Syndicate in 1956, doing the strip until his death from cancer on November 12, 1970. A few strips appeared after his death, continuing until 1971.[3]
He received the National Cartoonists Society Newspaper Panel Cartoon Award for The Better Half in 1958.[5]
Personal life
His wife, Ruth, collaborated with him on his work, and took over writing The Better Half upon his demise.[4]
References
- Washington, Marriage Records, 1854–2013
- California, Death Index, 1940–1997
- "Ask The Archivist: Bob Barnes Centennial," Comics Kingdom (November 27, 2013).
- "Cancer Kills Cartoonist Bob Barnes," Montreal Gazette (Nov. 14, 1970).
- NCS Awards
Sources
- Strickler, Dave. Syndicated Comic Strips and Artists, 1924–1995: The Complete Index. Cambria, CA: Comics Access, 1995. ISBN 0-9700077-0-1.
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