THE SMITH FAMILY COMIC ARCHIVE PROJECT

Long before political correctness entered the lexicon, the Smiths were tackling topics that nearly ended their syndicate run. The strip became a platform for sharp commentary on gun control, military spending, and cultural hypocrisy. Smith pioneered a "Dirty Is Beautiful" philosophy, expressing a visceral worry that children were losing their "dreaming innocence" to the corporate "rat race."

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

George and Virginia Smith graced the pages of The Boston Globe and many others for 44 years. It began in 1951 and continued to bring joy and laughter until 1995














George and Virginia Smith graced the pages of The Boston Globe and many others for 44 years. It began in 1951 and continued to bring joy and laughter until 1995














George and Virginia Smith graced the pages of The Boston Globe and many others for 44 years. It began in 1951 and continued to bring joy and laughter until 1995














"Why Don't You Start It Spinning the Other Way?" Saturday Sept -7- 1946 Liberty Magazine















"Why Don't You Start It Spinning the Other Way?" Saturday Sept -7- 1946 Liberty Magazine















"Why Don't You Start It Spinning the Other Way?" Saturday Sept -7- 1946 Liberty Magazine