Henry

Author: Anderson
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Henry is a masterpiece of comic strips by the American humor master Carl Thomas Anderson, one of the most popular works in the dying art of silent slapstick comics. It was first published in the Saturday Evening Post in the United States on March 19, 1932. The protagonist of Henry is a bald little boy with a pair of small, clever eyes. No matter what—whether he’s happy or getting beaten—he rarely shows obvious emotions on his face. This perfectly complements his Charlie Chaplin-style silent comedy movements, making him appear particularly funny and amusing. Henry is a masterpiece of comic strips by the American humor master Carl Thomas Anderson, one of the most popular works in the dying art of silent slapstick comics. It was first published in the Saturday Evening Post in the United States on March 19, 1932. The protagonist of Henry is a bald little boy with a slender neck and a pair of small, clever eyes. No matter what—whether he’s happy or getting beaten—he rarely shows obvious emotions on his face. This perfectly complements his Charlie Chaplin-style silent comedy movements, making him appear particularly funny and amusing.
From an appearance standpoint, another distinctive feature of Henry is that he wears short-sleeved shirts and shorts all year round, no matter how cold it is. This has led many innocent young readers to write to Anderson, asking why Henry isn’t afraid of the cold, and some have even sent clothes to Henry. At school, Henry is a poor student who doesn’t study hard, and he frequently gets punished for standing in the corner. His report cards are the bane of his existence. Although he is mischievous and often plays pranks, he has a kind heart. He loves small animals, and his favorite companion is his dog, Snowy. Additionally, Henry’s precociousness often leads to humorous situations. Mary is the little girl he admires, and for her sake, he suffers many troubles from bullies. At first, the big-headed little protagonist would speak a few words, but later, Anderson decided to stick to the silent comedy format and strictly had Henry express his thoughts through gestures.