Original Little Orphan Annie and Sandy Illustration

Philip Eustice Blaisdell (March 30, 1920 – March 14, 1999), better known as Tex Blaisdell, was an American comic-strip artist and comic-book editor. He worked on 22 syndicated features, including Little Orphan Annie, which he drew for five years. Blaisdell was born in Houston, Texas. He studied at New York's Art Students League. After four years in the Air Force, Blaisdell worked for 13 years on strips by Al Capp, Stan Drake, Will Eisner, Irwin Hasen, John Cullen Murphy, Bud Sagendorf, Dick Wingert, and others. Blaisdell also inked numerous DC Comics, including Green Lantern, Adam Strange, Superman, The Flash, and Batman. He was a teacher at the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. Blaisdell's work is known for its clean lines and bold colors. He was a master of inking, and his work helped to bring the characters to life. Blaisdell's work has been praised by critics and fans alike, and he is considered one of the greatest comic book artists of all time. Blaisdell died in 1999. Blaisdell drew Little Orphan Annie for five years, and his work helped to define the character's look during that time. Rare.

Artist: Tex Blaisdell
Medium: Pen and Ink
Size: 11 x 7 1/2"
Condition: Minor discoloring along bottom edge and left corner. Good.

Subject References: 143F