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  • Mort Walker - Beetle Bailey, 70s
    Mar. 07, 2025

    Mort Walker - Beetle Bailey, 70s

    Est: €250 - €600

    pencil and ink on thin cardboard 22 x 28 cm Original illustration made by Walker during the 70's, depicting his most famous character Beetle Bailey showing us a photo of a young Sarge, Sergeant First Class Orville P. Snorkel, leader of Beetle's platoon, as well as his nemesis. Signed.

    Finarte
  • WALKER, MORT (1923-2018). BEETLE BAILEY
    Dec. 03, 2024

    WALKER, MORT (1923-2018). BEETLE BAILEY

    Est: €100 - €200

    India ink w. brown Zipatone on thick paper, 1966. Daily comic strip from 2-11-1966 for Beetle Bailey. Signed 'With best Wishes - Mort Walker' on lower edge. 15.5 x 45 cm. Vertical crease between the second and third panel, the upper part of the strip shows some warping due to minor water dam., which lead to some mild stains in the left image drawing.

    Zwiggelaar Auctions
  • Mort Walker "Beetle Bailey" Signed Sketch Photo Frame
    Nov. 12, 2024

    Mort Walker "Beetle Bailey" Signed Sketch Photo Frame

    Est: $700 - $840

    Mort Walker "Beetle Bailey" Signed Sketch Photo Frame

    Joe R. Pyle Complete Auction & Realty LLC
  • WALKER, MORT (1923-2018). BEETLE BAILEY
    Jun. 18, 2024

    WALKER, MORT (1923-2018). BEETLE BAILEY

    Est: €75 - €125

    Orig. page in India ink. Stamp on bottom verso 'Comics Magazine code authority Nov. 24, 1971'. 40.5 x 27 cm.

    Zwiggelaar Auctions
  • MORT WALKER (1923-2018) ORIGINAL BEETLE BAILEY
    Dec. 14, 2023

    MORT WALKER (1923-2018) ORIGINAL BEETLE BAILEY

    Est: $50 - $1,000

    Original daily strip, 1954. With dedication and signature. Dimensions: (Frame) H 9.75" x W 24", (Sight) H 5.5" x W 20" Condition: Some gentle age toning.

    Westport Auction
  • Mort Walker - Boner's Ark, 1969
    Nov. 18, 2023

    Mort Walker - Boner's Ark, 1969

    Est: €250 - €500

    pencil and ink on thin cardboard Daily comic strip from 09/12/1969 for "Boner's Ark". Signed by Walker under the pseudonym Addison.

    Finarte
  • Mort Walker - Beetle Bailey, 70's
    Nov. 18, 2023

    Mort Walker - Beetle Bailey, 70's

    Est: €500 - €1,000

    pencil and ink on thin cardboard Daily comic strip from 70's for "Beetle Bailey". Vertical crease in the center. Signed and dedicated.

    Finarte
  • Mort Walker - Beetle Bailey, 09/11/1975
    May. 20, 2023

    Mort Walker - Beetle Bailey, 09/11/1975

    Est: €650 - €1,000

    pencil and ink on thin cardboard Sunday comic strip from 11/09/1975 for "Beetle Bailey". Corrugated paper due to slight traces of moisture. Signed and dated.

    Finarte
  • Mort Walker - Beetle Bailey, 19/02/1964
    May. 20, 2023

    Mort Walker - Beetle Bailey, 19/02/1964

    Est: €450 - €700

    pencil, ink and Zipatone on thin cardboard Daily comic strip from 02/19/1964 for "Beetle Bailey". Vertical crease between the second and third panel. Signed and dated.

    Finarte
  • Mort Walker - Beetle Bailey, 1961
    Oct. 22, 2022

    Mort Walker - Beetle Bailey, 1961

    Est: €600 - €1,000

    pencil, ink and zipatone on thin cardboard Daily comic strip from 12/26/1961 for "Beetle Bailey". Vertical crease in the center and traces of adhesive in the corners. Signed, dated and dedicated.

    Finarte
  • Cartoonist MORT WALKER - Beetle Bailey Sketch Signed
    May. 26, 2022

    Cartoonist MORT WALKER - Beetle Bailey Sketch Signed

    Est: $50 - $75

    Mort Walker (1923-2018) Cartoonist. Walker is best known for creating the newspaper comic strips Beetle Bailey in 1950 and Hi and Lois in 1954. 5” x 8” original sketch of Beetle Bailey signed, “To Rev. Ken Vogler, With Best Wishes! Mort Walker.” Includes the original mailing envelope.

    The Written Word Autographs
  • Mort Walker "Beetle Bailey" Daily Comic Strip Art
    Mar. 26, 2022

    Mort Walker "Beetle Bailey" Daily Comic Strip Art

    Est: -

    Mort Walker (1923-2018) "Beetle Bailey" Daily Comic Strip Original Art, Signed and Dated 1954 (King Features Syndicate, 1954) - Mort Walker was an American cartoonist, best known for creating the long-running daily comic strip Beetle Bailey. Born in 1923 in El Dorado, KS., Walker published his first comic when he was 11. This piece is one of his original works for a comic section in a 1950's paper. This piece is signed by him, and is in an exhibit quality frame. United States Army at the Pentagon honored Walker with The Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service, the highest award the Secretary of the Army can bestow on a civilian. Mort Walker actually has a huge collector following. Measures: 26"x11" (including frame). Mort Walker, the creator of Beetle Bailey, a comic strip about an Army private who malingered his way through seven decades at Camp Swampy to the consternation of his commanding officers and the delight of his fans in the armed forces and beyond. The comic was widely adored, and is still read to this day.

    GWS Auctions
  • MORT WALKER - MISS BUXLEY - COLOR PRINT
    Feb. 23, 2022

    MORT WALKER - MISS BUXLEY - COLOR PRINT

    Est: $300 - $500

    Addison Morton Walker, Am.,1923 – 2018, Miss Buxley, color print, circular embossed stamp "STABER GRAPHICS, INC., LIMITED EDITION", pencil signed and numbered 25/1500 (JOHB192)(MM)

    Litchfield Auctions
  • MORT WALKER - DIK BROWNE HI & LOIS; BEETLE BAILEY
    Feb. 23, 2022

    MORT WALKER - DIK BROWNE HI & LOIS; BEETLE BAILEY

    Est: $250 - $350

    Addison Morton Walker, Am.,1923 – 2018, Hi & Lois series comic strip art featuring Hi, Lois and Abercrombie, copyright King Features Syndicate, Inc., 1965. World rights reserved. personally inscribed below "BEST REGARDS TO J.GARY GRIFFITH-MORT WALKER+DIK BROWNE" accompanied with letter of authenticity from Animation Sensations of Washington, D.C. along with a Beetle Bailey black and white print, circular embossed stamp STABUR GRAPHICS, INC., pencil signed and numbered 24/40 (JOHB193/2)(MM)

    Litchfield Auctions
  • MORT WALKER (1923-2018) Group of three illustrations. [COMICS / BEETLE BAILEY]
    Dec. 16, 2021

    MORT WALKER (1923-2018) Group of three illustrations. [COMICS / BEETLE BAILEY]

    Est: $350 - $500

    MORT WALKER (1923-2018) Group of three illustrations. "Beetle Bailey" comic strip dated June 30, 1974, signed by Walker and with King Features Syndicate pastedown in final panel. 300x425 mm; 11 3/4x16 3/4 inches * Portrait drawing of Beetle. Marker on paper. 14x11-inch sheet. Inscribed and signed "To Tina with Love / Mort Walker." * Color cartoon of Sarge and the troop singing Happy Birthday to Bill Brown. Ink and watercolor. 8 1/2x11-inch sheet. Inscribed "Many Happy Returns! Jean and Mort." All warmly inscribed to Bill and Tina Tippit, good friends and fellow members of the Westport, Ct. artist circle. Provenance: Estate of William F. Brown and Tina Tippit Brown.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • MORT WALKER (1923-2018) "Let's Go, Beetle!" [COMICS / BEETLE BAILEY]
    Jun. 24, 2021

    MORT WALKER (1923-2018) "Let's Go, Beetle!" [COMICS / BEETLE BAILEY]

    Est: $500 - $750

    MORT WALKER (1923-2018) "Let's Go, Beetle!" Original "Beetle Bailey" Sunday comic, published January 16, 1977. Pen and ink over graphite on Bristol board. 230x335 mm; 9x13 1/4 inches, on 10 1/4x14 1/2-inch sheet. Signed "Mort Walker" and dated in lower left panel, with year in margin at lower right. Inscribed in lower left margin, "To Tina [Tippit] with love. Mort Walker." Provenance: Estate of William F. Brown and Tina Tippit Brown.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • MORT WALKER (1923-2018) & DIK BROWNE (1917-1989) "Strike, You're Out!" [COMICS / HI AND LOIS / BASEBALL]
    Jun. 24, 2021

    MORT WALKER (1923-2018) & DIK BROWNE (1917-1989) "Strike, You're Out!" [COMICS / HI AND LOIS / BASEBALL]

    Est: $400 - $600

    MORT WALKER (1923-2018) & DIK BROWNE (1917-1989) "Strike, You're Out!" Original "Hi and Lois" Sunday comic, published August 13, 1972, with King Features Syndicate pastedown in lower center panel. Pen and ink over graphite with correction fluid on Bristol board. 357x530 mm; 14x21 inches, on 16x22-inch sheet. Signed "Dik Browne" in lower center panel, dated in last panel and again, in margin at upper right. Written on loose backing board: "Presented to Christina Tippit by Mort Walker at Mort's 50th birthday, September 1, 1973 (though his actual birthday is September 3). This sunday page appeared August 19. 1973." Provenance: Estate of William F. Brown and Tina Tippit Brown.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • MORT WALKER (1923-2018) [signing as ADDISON] "I hope he doesn't go off to that obedience school..." [COMICS / BONERS ARK]
    Jun. 24, 2021

    MORT WALKER (1923-2018) [signing as ADDISON] "I hope he doesn't go off to that obedience school..." [COMICS / BONERS ARK]

    Est: $200 - $300

    MORT WALKER (1923-2018) [signing as ADDISON] "I hope he doesn't go off to that obedience school and pick up a lot of wild ideas." Original "Boner's Ark" daily comic, published March 12, 1970, with King Features Syndicate pastedown in last panel. Pen and ink over graphite on Bristol board. 125x395 mm; 4 3/4x15 1/2 inches, on 5 1/2x16 3/4-inch sheet. Signed "Addison" in center panel and dated in first panel. Inscribed in lower left margin, "To Bill Brown with warm regards! Addison." Hinged to window matte. Provenance: Estate of William F. Brown and Tina Tippit Brown.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • MORT WALKER (1923-2018) "Do you think that's some kind of a trick? [COMICS / BEETLE BAILEY]
    Jun. 24, 2021

    MORT WALKER (1923-2018) "Do you think that's some kind of a trick? [COMICS / BEETLE BAILEY]

    Est: $400 - $600

    MORT WALKER (1923-2018) "Do you think that's some kind of a trick? Original "Beetle Bailey" daily comic, published September 10, 1968, with King Features Syndicate pastedown in second panel. Pen and ink with Zip-A-Tone on Bristol board. 125x395 mm; 5x15 1/2 inches, on 6x17-inch sheet. Signed "Mort Walker" in second panel, and dated in first panel. Inscribed below, "Bill Brown snores! (Otherwise he's a great all around sport and marvelous person) (Zzz) Mort." Provenance: Estate of William F. Brown and Tina Tippit Brown.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • MORT WALKER (1923-2018) [signing as ADDISON] "In case he ever slips he wants to be ready." [COMICS / BONERS ARK]
    Jun. 24, 2021

    MORT WALKER (1923-2018) [signing as ADDISON] "In case he ever slips he wants to be ready." [COMICS / BONERS ARK]

    Est: $200 - $300

    MORT WALKER (1923-2018) [signing as ADDISON] "In case he ever slips he wants to be ready." Original "Boner's Ark" Sunday comic, published August 19 (year unknown). Pen and ink over graphite with correction fluid on Bristol board; title panel in marker. 370x530 mm; 14 1/4x20 3/4 inches, on 16x22-inch sheet. Signed "Addison" in title panel, and again with date in last panel. Inscribed at lower left "To Teeny with love! [sketch of two hearts] Mort Walker." Provenance: Estate of William F. Brown and Tina Tippit Brown.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Mort Walker Signed, Numbered Litho Miss Buxley
    Jun. 17, 2021

    Mort Walker Signed, Numbered Litho Miss Buxley

    Est: $250 - $400

    Mort Walker signed and numbered lithograph (Miss Buxley). Measures 19-in. x 24-in. sheet size. Never framed or displayed. NrMt/Mt condition. Loose, unframed and not glued or mounted. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.

    Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
  • MORT WALKER "BEETLE BAILEY" ORIGINAL COMIC COMP
    May. 17, 2021

    MORT WALKER "BEETLE BAILEY" ORIGINAL COMIC COMP

    Est: $150 - $225

    MORT WALKER "BEETLE BAILEY" ORIGINAL COMIC COMP HAND DRAWN INK MARK UP ILLUSTRATION | COLLECTIBLE COMICS COMIC BOOKS MID CENTURY NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING TOYS AND GAME COLLECTOR -14" X 19" APPROX TO FRAME -SIGNED MORT WALKER - TO SCULPTOR CAREY BOONE NELSON 97 -PURCHASED AT AUCTION SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS NYC 2000 -VERY GOOD CONDITION, MARKS TO FRAME -DP5321

    DejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions
  • MORT WALKER "BEETLE BAILEY" COMIC STRIP LITHOGRAPH
    Apr. 11, 2021

    MORT WALKER "BEETLE BAILEY" COMIC STRIP LITHOGRAPH

    Est: -

    Mort Walker (1923-2018) Signed "Beetle Bailey" Comic Strip Lithograph. Vintage limited edition lithograph of the famous Beetle Bailey Sunday morning comic strip that was published in 1991 by Stabur Graphics. Titled “Spots” and features Miss Buxley in bed calling into work. This print is based off the original artwork but was never run as shown in this particular image. Artist: Mort Walker Title: "Beetle Bailey" Comic Medium: Strip Lithograph Circa/Year: 1991 Signature Type: Pencil Signature Location: Lower Left Edition: 297/395 Site Measurement: 15in x 28in Keywords: Comic Strip, Cartoon, Art; Ref: BD1082

    Bradford's
  • Mort Walker (1923-2018) Beetle Bailey AP Sculpture
    Aug. 26, 2020

    Mort Walker (1923-2018) Beetle Bailey AP Sculpture

    Est: $50 - $500

    Mort (Addison Mortimer) Walker (American, 1923-2018). A detailed bronze artist proof sculpture, one of only three ever produced, modeled as Beetle Bailey and Sarge in a cartoon comic strip scene fight. Incised title NEGOTIATIONS, and artist signature MORT WALKER to base, number ARTIST PROOF 1 of 3. Bears signature in black marker on the decorative wooden base plinth. The artist, Mort Walker (1923–2018) was an American comic strip illustrator, best known for creating Beetle Bailey and Hi and Lois. Good condition. Measures 10 in. x 9 in. Hill Auction Gallery in house continental USA shipping $85 plus insurance. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Please contact sfloridadelivery@gmail.com for local home delivery quote. Purchaser pick up available upon request.

    Hill Auction Gallery
  • Original Beetle Bailey Comic Drawing / Illustration by Mort Walker (Addison Mortimer)
    Jul. 19, 2020

    Original Beetle Bailey Comic Drawing / Illustration by Mort Walker (Addison Mortimer)

    Est: $200 - $300

    Original Mort Walker Beetle Bailey Comic Drawing / Illustration | MORT (ADDISON MORTIMER) WALKER (American, b. 1923) | Original pen and ink illustration for Beetle Bailey Comic Strip. Inscribed & signed lower right "To Dr. John A. Dooling with all good wishes - Mort Walker". Copyright 1965. Ink on paper | Approx. Dimensions: Image: 11" H x 15" W; Framed 12" H x 16" W.

    Worthington Galleries
  • Mort Walker (B. 1923) "Beetle Bailey Comic"
    Jul. 05, 2020

    Mort Walker (B. 1923) "Beetle Bailey Comic"

    Est: $300 - $600

    Mort (Addison Mortimer) Walker (Kansas, New York, Missouri, Connecticut, 1923 - 2018) "Beetle Bailey Comic" Original watercolor painting on Paper. Signed lower left. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Collectors Panel for the U.S. Classic Comics stamp set issued October 1, 1995. Egad, Sir! Do you remember Popeye, Li'l Abner and Rube Goldberg? Humph! If perchance you grew up with the "comics" We recommend this complete 1995 collection of 20 America's Classic Comics stamps, in post office-fresh mint condition. They are presented on two exclusively-designed Collectors Panels illustrated by Mort Walker, creator of Beetle. Absolutely sparkling with humor, these Stamps and Panels will properly invoke memories of Sunday mornings at the kitchen table or, ahem, on the living room rug immersed in the "funny papers." A word to the wise is sufficient: these colorful Panels may cause nostalgia ... but at a very reasonable price, indeed! Image Size: 10.5 x 13 in. Overall Size: 14.75 x 11.5 in. Unframed. (B15221)

    Helmuth Stone
  • MORT WALKER (AMERICAN, 1923-2018) BEETLE BAILEY COMIC STRIP Ink and pencil on paper: 17 x 11 1/2 in. (sight)
    Jun. 30, 2020

    MORT WALKER (AMERICAN, 1923-2018) BEETLE BAILEY COMIC STRIP Ink and pencil on paper: 17 x 11 1/2 in. (sight)

    Est: $200 - $300

    Framed; lower right signed in felt tip: Mort Walker

    Potomack Company
  • Cartoonist MORT WALKER - Statement Signed
    Feb. 02, 2020

    Cartoonist MORT WALKER - Statement Signed

    Est: $50 - $75

    Mort Walker (1923-2018) Cartoonist. Walker is best known for creating the newspaper comic strips Beetle Bailey in 1950 and Hi and Lois in 1954. 8 ½” x 11” sheet with the printed question “How Would You like to be Remembered…” Walker writes: “As Someone Who Made a Lot of People Happ! Mort Walker”.

    The Written Word Autographs
  • Mort Walker Beetle Bailey Signed Ltd Ed Print
    Sep. 22, 2019

    Mort Walker Beetle Bailey Signed Ltd Ed Print

    Est: $30 - $60

    A large color reprint of a Beetle Bailey Sunday cartoon strip by Mort Walker (American, 1923-2018), published by Stabur Graphics in Detroit, [n.d.], in a limited edition. This is #290 of 395, signed by the artist and numbered. In the strip, Miss Buxkey takes a sick day so she can stay in bed, provoking a reaction from the General Halftrack. From the collection of Albert J Raman,. Size: 28" X 21.5".

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Mort Walker (1923-2018), Beetle Bailey illustration
    Apr. 24, 2019

    Mort Walker (1923-2018), Beetle Bailey illustration

    Est: $100 - $200

    Mort Walker (1923-2018) Beetle Bailey illustration Print, signed "Mort Walker", lower right, numbered "21/100", lower left, with limited edition stamp, lower left; matted and framed.

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • Mort Walker Original Signed Beetle Bailey Illustration.
    Feb. 02, 2019

    Mort Walker Original Signed Beetle Bailey Illustration.

    Est: $150 - $250

    Walker, Mort. Mort Walker Original Signed Beetle Bailey Illustration. [N.d.]. Index card inscribed and signed to Bill Luetge beside the drawing. 3 x 5”. Fine.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • Mort Walker Original Daily Strip
    Sep. 13, 2018

    Mort Walker Original Daily Strip

    Est: $50 - $100

    Mort Walker original daily strip comic. Excellent condition. Measures 5.5" X 14.5" (sheet size). Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in-house at the fairest possible prices.

    Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
  • Mort Walker Comic Strip Original Art
    Sep. 13, 2018

    Mort Walker Comic Strip Original Art

    Est: $20 - $40

    Mort Walker Comic Strip Original Art for a Sunday Ad. Measures 13" x 6" sheet size. Good to very good condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: The Amity Arts Foundation. Inc. collection. We ship most items in-house with the exception of furniture, large or heavy artwork, heavier items or extremely fragile items.

    Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
  • Mort Walker (1923-2018) Beetle Bailey Daily Comic Strip Original Art, SIGNED & Dated 1954 (King Features Syndicate, 1954)
    Aug. 18, 2018

    Mort Walker (1923-2018) Beetle Bailey Daily Comic Strip Original Art, SIGNED & Dated 1954 (King Features Syndicate, 1954)

    Est: -

    Mort Walker (1923-2018) Beetle Bailey Daily Comic Strip Original Art, SIGNED & Dated 1954 (King Features Syndicate, 1954) - Mort Walker was an American cartoonist, best known for creating the long-running daily comic strip Beetle Bailey. Born in 1923 in El Dorado, KS., Walker published his first comic when he was 11. This piece is one of his original works for a comic section in a 1950's paper. This piece is signed by him, and is in an exhibit quality frame. United States Army at the Pentagon honored Walker with The Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service, the highest award the Secretary of the Army can bestow on a civilian. Mort Walker actually has a huge collector following. Measures: 26"x11" (including frame). Mort Walker, the creator of “Beetle Bailey,” a comic strip about an Army private who malingered his way through seven decades at Camp Swampy to the consternation of his commanding officers and the delight of his fans in the armed forces and beyond. The comic was widely adored, and is still read to this day.

    GWS Auctions
  • Mort Walker Beetle Bailey Lithograph, "Philosophy"
    Jul. 18, 2018

    Mort Walker Beetle Bailey Lithograph, "Philosophy"

    Est: $50 - $70

    After Mort Walker (American, 1923-2018) Beetle Bailey "Philosophy" Limited Edition Lithograph #AP 1 (Stabur Corporation, 1990s). Produced in the early 1990s for the International Museum of Cartoon Art Printed on archival Saxony paper Signed lower right, numbered lower left in pencil Approx. 21.5" x 23" (framed), 11" x 14"(image)

    Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
  • Mort Walker (Addison Morton Walker) Original Drawing of Beetle Bailey Comic Strip Illustration
    Dec. 03, 2017

    Mort Walker (Addison Morton Walker) Original Drawing of Beetle Bailey Comic Strip Illustration

    Est: $500 - $750

    Original Hand Drawn Illustration for the Beetle Bailey Comic Strip by Mort Walker (Addison Morton Walker) (American, 1923 – ) | Ink on Paper | Cartoon is Inscribed and Signed by the Artist Mort Walker | Framed and covered by archival glass | Measures 12″ x 16″. Addison Morton Walker (born September 3, 1923), popularly known as Mort Walker, is an American comic artist best known for creating the newspaper comic strips Beetle Bailey in 1950 and Hi and Lois in 1954. He has signed Addison to some of his strips. Born in El Dorado, Kansas, he grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He had his first comic published at age 11, and sold his first cartoon at 12. At 15, he worked as a comic-strip artist for a daily newspaper, and by 18 became chief editorial designer at Hall Brothers. Graduating from Northeast High School, he attended the University of Missouri, where today a life-sized bronze statue of Beetle Bailey stands in front of the alumni center. In 1943, Walker was drafted into the United States Army and served in Europe during World War II. He was discharged as a first lieutenant in 1947. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1948, having been president of the local Kappa Sigma chapter. He then went to New York to pursue a career in cartooning. His first 200 cartoons were rejected, but he slowly gained recognition for his talent. His break came with Beetle Bailey, followed by Hi and Lois. Other comic strips he created include Boner’s Ark, Gamin & Patches, Mrs. Fitz’s Flats, The Evermores, Sam’s Strip and Sam and Silo (the last two with Jerry Dumas). After more than 50 years in the business, Walker still supervises the daily work at his studio, which employs six of his children. He is one of the longest-drawing cartoonists in history. In 1974, he founded the National Cartoon Museum, and in 1989 was inducted into its Museum of Cartoon Art Hall of Fame. He received the Reuben Award of 1953 for Beetle Bailey, the National Cartoonist Society Humor Strip Award for 1966 and 1969, the Gold T-Square Award in 1999, the Elzie Segar Award for 1977 and 1999, and numerous other awards for his work and dedication. In 1978, Walker received the American Legion’s Fourth Estate Award and in 2000, Walker was given the Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service by the United States Army. In his book, The Lexicon of Comicana (1980), written as a satirical look at the devices cartoonists use, Walker invented a vocabulary called Symbolia. For example, Walker coined the term “squeans” to describe the starbusts and little circles that appear around a cartoon’s head to indicate intoxication. The typographical symbols that stand for profanities, which appear in dialogue balloons in the place of actual dialogue, Walker called “grawlixes.” He recently created the free monthly newsletter “The Best of Times”. It incorporates various “helpful hints” articles along with an array of comics. While he is overseer of the project, he is assisted by his son, Neal Walker, who formats the newsletter.

    Worthington Galleries
  • MORT (ADDISON MORTIMER) WALKER, American, b. 1923, Original illustration for Beetle Bailey., Ink on paper, 11" x 15". Framed 12" x 16".
    Aug. 09, 2017

    MORT (ADDISON MORTIMER) WALKER, American, b. 1923, Original illustration for Beetle Bailey., Ink on paper, 11" x 15". Framed 12" x 16".

    Est: $100 - $200

    MORT (ADDISON MORTIMER) WALKER American, b. 1923 Original illustration for Beetle Bailey. Inscribed lower right "To Dr. John A. Dooling with all good wishes - Mort Walker". Copyright 1965. Ink on paper, 11" x 15". Framed 12" x 16".

    Eldred's
  • LOT (6) COMIC ILLUSTRATIONS INCLUDING (5) INK STRIP ART, BOB OKSNER (AMERICAN 1916-2007), (1) LITHOGRAPH, SIGNED MORT WALKER (1923-), BEETLE BAILEY, #45-75
    Aug. 05, 2017

    LOT (6) COMIC ILLUSTRATIONS INCLUDING (5) INK STRIP ART, BOB OKSNER (AMERICAN 1916-2007), (1) LITHOGRAPH, SIGNED MORT WALKER (1923-), BEETLE BAILEY, #45-75

    Est: $100 - $200

    LOT (6) COMIC ILLUSTRATIONS INCLUDING (5) INK STRIP ART, BOB OKSNER (AMERICAN 1916-2007), (1) LITHOGRAPH, SIGNED MORT WALKER (1923-), BEETLE BAILEY, #45-75

    William J Jenack Auctioneers
  • MORT WALKER (AMERICAN 1923-), LOT (2) SERIGRAPHS, "BEETLE BAILEY" COMIC STRIP, SIGNED #208/395 AND #207/395. SHEET 21 1/2 X 28"
    Aug. 05, 2017

    MORT WALKER (AMERICAN 1923-), LOT (2) SERIGRAPHS, "BEETLE BAILEY" COMIC STRIP, SIGNED #208/395 AND #207/395. SHEET 21 1/2 X 28"

    Est: $100 - $200

    MORT WALKER (AMERICAN 1923-), LOT (2) SERIGRAPHS, "BEETLE BAILEY" COMIC STRIP, SIGNED #208/395 AND #207/395. SHEET 21 1/2 X 28"

    William J Jenack Auctioneers
  • MORT (ADDISON MORTIMER) WALKER, American, b. 1923, Original illustration for Beetle Bailey., Ink on paper, 11" x 15". Framed 12" x 16".
    May. 18, 2017

    MORT (ADDISON MORTIMER) WALKER, American, b. 1923, Original illustration for Beetle Bailey., Ink on paper, 11" x 15". Framed 12" x 16".

    Est: $500 - $700

    MORT (ADDISON MORTIMER) WALKER American, b. 1923 Original illustration for Beetle Bailey. Inscribed lower right "To Dr. John A. Dooling with all good wishes - Mort Walker". Copyright 1965. Ink on paper, 11" x 15". Framed 12" x 16".

    Eldred's
  • MORT WALKER (American, b. 1923)
    Nov. 06, 2016

    MORT WALKER (American, b. 1923)

    Est: $100 - $200

    Beetle Bailey comic strip, ink and pencil on paper, 16 x 11 in. (sight), dated '6-28' and signed in felt-tip pen lower right, with inscription to Frank Lederman lower left

    Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
  • MORT WALKER (American, b. 1923)
    Jun. 19, 2016

    MORT WALKER (American, b. 1923)

    Est: $200 - $400

    Beetle Bailey comic strip, ink and pencil on paper, 16 x 11 in. (sight), dated '6-28' and signed in felt-tip pen lower right, with inscription to Frank Lederman lower left

    Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
  • Mort Walker Signed ''Beetle Bailey'' Drawings
    Sep. 25, 2014

    Mort Walker Signed ''Beetle Bailey'' Drawings

    Est: $250 - $375

    Three Mort Walker signed ''Beetle Bailey'' drawings. Walker, who has been drawing the comic strip since 1950, sketches Private Bailey on one side of an 8'' x 10'' card and then, according to his note, redraws his character on the verso. His 3'' x 5'' note reads, ''The other side of this card was hard to draw on so I tried again on this side with a new pen. Hope it's okay. Mort''. Walker sketches a smaller Beetle Bailey on the note. He signs the drawings and also signs an 8.5'' x 11'' photo of himself. All in fine condition.

    Nate D Sanders Auctions
  • Mort Walker
    Jun. 18, 2014

    Mort Walker

    Est: $200 - $400

    Original hand-inked three panel Beetle Bailey daily comic strip, dated March 18, 1999, on an off-white 14.5 x 5.5 piece of artist's cardstock. Strip shows Beetle and Killer watching the chaplain feed the "poor" animals and leaving a donut on the belly of Sgt. Snorkel. Signed in the last panel in black ink. In fine condition.

    RR Auction
  • THREE ARTIST SIGNED PRINTS.
    Feb. 14, 2014

    THREE ARTIST SIGNED PRINTS.

    Est: $50 - $150

    THREE ARTIST SIGNED PRINTS. American, 2nd half-20th century. Beetle Bailey lithograph, penciled "32/395, Mort Walker", a print of Jessica Rabbit signed by Kathleen Turner, and a print of Wallace and Gromit with presentation signature.

    Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • MORT WALKER. Beetle Bailey.
    Jan. 23, 2014

    MORT WALKER. Beetle Bailey.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    MORT WALKER. Beetle Bailey. Three cartoons. Two Sunday strips, 9 and 8 panels. Pen and ink on paper. Approximately 254x381 mm; 10x15 inches. Some signed * Daily 3-panel strip. Signed, lower right. Not examined out of frames. Circa 1960s.framed

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Drawing, Mort (Addison Mortimer) Walker, Comic Strip
    Apr. 13, 2013

    Drawing, Mort (Addison Mortimer) Walker, Comic Strip

    Est: $100 - $200

    Mort (Addison Mortimer) Walker (American, b. 1923), Comic Strip, 1975, ink on paper, signed "Addison," lower left, overall (framed): 7"h x 15"w

    Clars Auctions
  • MORT WALKER. Three Beetle Bailey cartoon strips.
    Jan. 24, 2013

    MORT WALKER. Three Beetle Bailey cartoon strips.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    MORT WALKER. Three Beetle Bailey cartoon strips. Each pen and ink on paper. Two Sunday strips, 9 and 8 panels; approximately 10x15 inches, variously signed * Daily 3-panel strip, signed lower right. Not examined out of frame. Nd.framed

    Swann Auction Galleries
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