Peanuts

Creation & Design

Peanuts was created by Charles M. Schulz and first appeared in 1950. The characters were designed to reflect the complexities of childhood and human emotions.

Early Years

The strip quickly gained popularity, becoming known for its philosophical insights and humor, often reflecting the struggles and joys of childhood.

Character Development

Over the years, Peanuts characters have evolved, reflecting societal changes and the complexities of growing up, while maintaining their core traits.

Cultural Reception

Peanuts has been critically acclaimed and beloved by audiences worldwide, known for its relatable characters and poignant storytelling.

Character Details

Real Name:
Charles M. Schulz
Species:
Human
Gender:
varied
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
varied
Hair Color:
varied

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Tip Top Comics #173

St. John 1952 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" in comic books

According to the United States Library of Congress copyright records, this issue preceded the Peanuts appearance in United Comics #21 by one week

United Comics #21

United 1952 Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" in comic books

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3rd appearance of Charles Schulz's 'Peanuts" in comic books

Two-page Peanuts story, written and illustrated by Charles Schulz

United Comics #22

United 1952 Vol. 1
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Two-page Peanuts story, written and illustrated by Charles Schulz

Peanuts #1

United 1954 Vol. 1
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First solo issue featuring The Peanuts, one issue only

First cover appearance of the Peanuts in standard comic books

Tip Top Comics #185

St. John 1954 Vol. 1
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1st cover appearance of The Peanuts in a standard comic book

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First Four Color issue featuring the Peanuts

There also exists a $0.15 price variant although sales do not show a consistent history of significant difference in value

Four Color #969

Dell 1959 Vol. 2
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Second Four Color issue featuring the Peanuts

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Third Four Color issue featuring the Peanuts

Numbering continues in a standalone Peanuts series that begins with issue #4 (1960)

Peanuts #1

Western 1963 Vol. 1
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Reprint of Four Color #878 - the first Four Color issue to feature the Peanuts

Published by Gold Key, Western with red title banner

Weapon Brown #1

Death Ray Graphics 2002 Vol. 1
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Parody of Charlie Brown that describes the main character as a blockheaded, wishy-washy killing machine

One-shot that collects 'A Peanut Scorned,' a story first printed throughout the four-issue series 'Deep Fried' (2001)

Includes an original story titled 'A Weapon Brown Christmas'

⚠ This issue is 'Print On Demand' on indyplanet.com

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Collection of previously unreleased Peanuts newspaper strips

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Cover art by Vicki Scott featuring Snoopy as Ace

Weapon Brown

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Omnibus
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Deluxe hardcover

416 pages of writer/artist Jason Yungbluth's Weapon Brown web comic that parodies Charlie Brown as a post-apocalyptic warrior

Features stories including 'It's The Great Pumpkin, Weapon Brown' where Linus and Sally attempt to summon the Great Pumpkin via a sexual ritual in a pumpkin patch

Limited to 1,000 copies

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