The Newly Weds: Baby — Napoleon Is His Name

This Sunday strip follows a young couple and their infant son, named Napoleon, through domestic comedy. The humor centers on the parents' attempts to manage the baby's behavior and temperament, with recurring gags about the child's refusal to play with toys and his resemblance to historical figures. The strip employs the visual conventions pioneered in early newspaper comics: sequential panels arranged in a grid, speech balloons for dialogue, and recurring characters in domestic situations. Published in the Sunday funnies, this strip exemplifies how early-twentieth-century newspaper comics developed a distinct visual language that would become foundational to the medium, featuring clear panel transitions, expressive line work, and relatable family situations designed for broad audience appeal.