February 6, 1932. The issue of The New Yorker with this cover date contained the first published cartoon of Charles Addams. It was about a window washer, but I haven't found a copy of it, so I don't know if it had that morbid sense of humor for which he is known and loved.
Of course, it is that morbid streak that made him a favorite of mystery writers and fans. The Mystery Writers of America gave him a Special Edgar Award. And they probably didn't turn their backs on him.
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It's a rudimentary (unsigned) one-column 'spot' illustration on pg. 65 of the issue.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, and it's a line drawing of a high-rise window washer from a high angle.
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