1945 Sad Sack Assistance Comic Illustration Clipping - Sgt. George Baker - World War II Era - Ready For Framing

Vintage Original 1945 Sad Sack Assistance Comic Illustration Clipping - Sgt. George Baker - World War II Era - Ready For Framing

"The Sad Sack" Comic Strip Was Created By Sgt. George Baker During World War II And First Published In Yank, The Army Weekly In 1942. This 1945 Clipping, Titled "Assistance," Shows The Sad Sack Character Struggling With Heavy Crates While Another Soldier Watches. The Strip Was Known For Its Wordless Humor, Using Visual Gags To Depict The Difficulties Of Army Life. George Baker's Work Captured The Frustrations Faced By Soldiers And Became A Popular Form Of Entertainment Among U.S. Troops. After The War, The Sad Sack Expanded Into Comic Books And Later A 1957 Film, But Wartime Clippings Like This Hold Historical Significance As Original Publications Seen By Servicemen During The Conflict.

In Very Good Vintage Condition - Trimmed Edges, Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On Illustration. Measures Approx. 9-1/8" Wide by 5-1/4" Tall.

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