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Sir Bagby, by Rick and Bill Hackney

Sir Bagby was written by Bill Hackney, drawn by brother Rick Hackney, and appeared from 1957-1966.  Syndicated by Bell-McClure, the strip never reached stardom, appearing in about 20 papers across the country (L.A. Times, Boston Globe, Louisville Courier-Journal, Chicago Sun-Times, etc.), developing a loyal following.  Sir Bagby was a tale of knights and kings, dragons and jesters, with a decidedly current flavor, satirizing the political scene and national and international problems in the manner of Pogo.

Example of Sir Bagby daily by Rick and Bill Hackney, April 17, year unknown.  Copyright Bell-McClure Syndicate.

Example of Sir Bagby daily by Rick and Bill Hackney, August 2, year unknown but from the 1960s.  Copyright Bell-McClure Syndicate.  Drawing paper size:  20 1/2" x 7 3/8".  Brush ink with light pencilling.

Example of Sir Bagby daily by Rick and Bill Hackney, August 4, year unknown but from the 1960s.  Copyright Bell-McClure Syndicate.  Drawing paper size:  20 1/2" x 7 3/8".  Brush ink with light pencilling.

Example of Sir Bagby daily by Rick and Bill Hackney, September 7, year unknown but most likely from the 1960s.  Copyright Bell-McClure Syndicate.  Heavy drawing paper size:  20 1/2" x 7 3/8".  Brush and ink with light penciling.  This beautiful example features Sir Bagby, Solly the court jester, King Philbert, and the royal physician.  There is a crease between the second and third panels, which was Hackney's usual practice for easier mailing.

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