Underdog
Western · 1975–1979 · 23 issues
About the series
Published by Western Publishing from 1975 to 1979, this 23-issue series brought the beloved cartoon hero to the comics page, with Underdog and his alter ego Shoeshine Boy battling the schemes of Simon Bar Sinister while protecting Sweet Polly Purebred. The title was most frequently written by Steve Skeates, Arnold Drake, and John Albano, with art often handled by John Costanza, Chris Browne, and George Wildman. It stands as a faithful, energetic adaptation that captured the charm of the animated series for a new generation of readers.