The Adventures of Patsy — Pride and Plans

This newspaper comic strip follows Patsy, a young girl navigating social situations with characteristic mischief. The four-panel sequence shows Mr. Wiggs springing a surprise guest, Patsy receiving instructions, and the reveal of an unexpected visitor—building comedy through reaction shots and dramatic timing. The strip employs the visual vocabulary established by earlier cartoonists: rectangular panels, speech balloons, and a recurring cast of characters whose personalities drive the humor. Published in Sunday and daily editions, such strips formed the direct foundation of the comic book industry, establishing narrative pacing, character development, and sequential storytelling techniques that cartoonists would adapt into the modern comic format.