Thimble Theatre

This Sunday strip from *Thimble Theatre* introduces Brutus, a recurring character whose appetite for mischief drives the narrative. The comic employs panel sequences to build gags: a parent worries about their son becoming cruel, then watches as Brutus's escalating pranks—tripping people, throwing objects—prove their fears founded. The final panels shift to slapstick, with Brutus fleeing to a dentist's office for refuge. The strip uses speech balloons, sequential panels, and exaggerated body language typical of early newspaper comics. *Thimble Theatre* appeared in dailies and Sunday editions, helping establish the visual vocabulary and character-driven humor that defined comic strips and later influenced comic books.