The Complete Peanuts - 1959 to 1960 
"We're afraid of the future!!"


This is a classic comic that dates back to the beginning of the 1950's. It is filled with iconic characters and moments that give all types of audiences joy and laughter. Each character is given interesting personalities and symbols that represent who they are. Some examples for symbols I noticed include: the swirl suggesting Charlie Browns hair, Linus's blanket, and Schroeder is always around or playing his piano.

I also noticed that no parents are present in this comic and any of the other ones I have read or seen. I think Charles Schultz wanted to give the characters a sense of independence and maturity. In the animated movies, from the ones I have seen the adults say "Wa, Wa, Wa!!!!" This suggests that there are adults present, even though we never physically see them appear. This was a very interesting addition to the movies to give us a sense that they do have parents and teachers.

My favorite character out of all of these is Snoopy. Snoopy is a very mischievous and humorous character. The way he does things always brings wide smile to my face and makes me crack up. His very simple design has that humorous look, which makes him very recognizable.

In a Charlie Brown Christmas, which was made in 1965 really developed the Snoopy character. I loved the beginning of this movie. The part when snoopy twirls everyone around and they go flying everywhere. "Thats my kind of humor!!!!!!" He seems to always be on the roof of his doghouse or in his doghouse doing some kind of activity. Especially in this movie his house wins a prize for being the best display of lights, which gets us in the christmas spirit.

Apart from Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Linus, Lucy also comprises a big role. She thinks of Charlie Brown as a nobody; Someone that is clumsy, not very smart and needs her help a lot of the time to get through difficult times. A famous scene we see a lot of in the comics and the movies is when Charlie Brown and Linus lean on a brick wall and contemplate over certain things. I thought this was another great addition to such an iconic comic that has been enjoyed by so many people of all ages.