goldenagenut (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

No argument as far as draftsmanship goes concerning Foster, he was in a league all his own as well,for some reason Capp's art never did anything for me but I can appreciate the strength of his technique, especially considering after the accident he had to relearn to draw with his other hand(!!!) but McCay was a true innovator and it's estimated he drew over a million drawings in his life, not only his comic work but his editorial cartoons and animation really set him apart from all others.

BeulahTrue (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Matched and exceeded (although McCay is great)--check out Hal Foster's "Prince Valiant" epic series. And Al' Capp's "Lil' Abner" series is also fantastic.

EdwoundWisent (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

(^ so glad I have this on dvd. thanks for the reminder

RobokoNeko (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

animation as on images drawn on paper; Reynaud's theatre optique technique involved projected images that were drawn on glass. maybe I should have said traditional instead of 'true'

Renshen1957 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

What about Autour d une cabine-Emile Reynaud-1894?

RobokoNeko (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Actually, Emile Cohl's Fantasmagorie was the first true animation.Both are truly awesome.

shikamaruluver3 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

made in 1911?HOLY SHIT!that is wonderfully done for the first animation ever!

dhhp171519 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

spectacular

goldenagenut (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Amazing,it would be impressive if done today but close to a century ago,never having seen animation himself,wow. What fluid beautiful movement,an incredible talent. Every page of Little Nemo in Slumberland is a masterpiece.

goldenagenut (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Has any other American artist ever matched McCay? I don't think so,not in proficiency, draughtsmanship or consistency. My favorite artist for decades now.