From the exhibition
Kitty Khaki: She Likes John
· September 2, 1917

This Sunday comic strip follows Kitty Khaki and her romantic pursuits through six numbered panels. The narrative unfolds as two friends discuss visiting Kitty and a mysterious "John," escalating into a comedic sequence where Kitty attempts to impress her suitor with dance and charm. The strip employs the standard visual vocabulary of early newspaper comics: sequential panels with speech balloons, varied character sizes for emphasis, and ink cross-hatching for depth and shadow. Published during World War I, *Kitty Khaki* exemplifies the humor strips that accompanied the newspaper medium's rise. The recurring character and episodic gags reflect how Sunday funnies created loyal readership through familiar personalities and domestic situations that appealed to broad audiences.
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