About Joe Musial
Lived 1905 – 1977 (aged 72). Joe Musial was an American comics artist.
Joseph Musial (January 15, 1905 – June 6, 1977) was an American cartoonist who drew The Katzenjammer Kids from 1956 to his death in 1977.
Family Musial was born and raised in Yonkers, New York. His parents were Polish immigrants.
In 1956, following the death of cartoonist Doc Winner, King Features sought a replacement writer and artist on The Katzenjammer Kids. Musial took the job, and spent his remaining 21 years drawing the popular weekly strip. He was the fourth artist to work on the strip, following Rudolph Dirks, Harold Knerr and Winner.
Death Musial died at the North Shore Hospital in Manhasset, New York, at the age of 72. Following his death, cartoonist Mike Senich took over The Katzenjammer Kids.
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Who was Joe Musial?
American comics artist (1905-1977)
When was Joe Musial born?
Joe Musial was born on 15 January 1905 in Yonkers.
When did Joe Musial die?
Joe Musial died on 6 June 1977 in Manhasset.
What was Joe Musial's occupation?
Joe Musial was a comics artist.
What nationality was Joe Musial?
Joe Musial was American.
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