Our Antediluvian Ancestors

This Sunday newspaper strip follows a recurring cast of prehistoric humans and their encounters with a spotted dinosaur. The narrative unfolds across six panels using sequential art conventions: speech balloons, multiple viewpoints, and escalating action. Characters include Jack, members of the jury box, and various onlookers who react to the creature's antics—from capture attempts to water-based escapes. The artist employs slapstick humor and visual gags typical of early comic strips, using the dinosaur's tail and size for comedic effect. The strip exemplifies how Sunday newspaper comics of the 1900s combined humor, character development, and panel-based storytelling—foundational techniques that would shape comic book language for generations.