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Casper The Friendly Ghost
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Creation & Design

Casper was created in the 1940s as a friendly ghost character aimed at children, designed to be a contrast to the traditional scary ghost archetype.

Early Years

Casper first appeared in comic books and quickly gained popularity, leading to animated shorts and a feature film. His character was designed to be kind-hearted and friendly, often seeking friendship with humans.

Character Development

Over the years, Casper has evolved from a simple comic character to a beloved icon in children's entertainment, appearing in various media including cartoons, movies, and merchandise.

Cultural Reception

Casper has been well-received by audiences, particularly children, for his gentle demeanor and positive messages about friendship and acceptance.

Character Details

Real Name:
Casper McFadden
First Appearance:
Casper the Friendly Ghost #1
Aliases:
The Friendly Ghost
Species:
Ghost
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Ghostly Trio, Various human friends
Abilities:
Invisibility, Flying, Intangibility
Weight:
50lbs
Height:
3' 0"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
none

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Casper the Friendly Ghost #1
St. John ⋅ 1949
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Casper the Friendly Ghost #1
 
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1st appearance of Casper the Friendly Ghost

1st appearance of Herman the Mouse

1st appearance of Baby Huey

Casper the Friendly Ghost #10
St. John ⋅ 1953
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Casper the Friendly Ghost #10
 
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1st appearance of Spooky

Casper the Friendly Ghost #19
St. John ⋅ 1954
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Casper the Friendly Ghost #19
 
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1st appearance of Nightmare, Casper's Horse

Casper the Friendly Ghost #66
St. John ⋅ 1958
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Casper the Friendly Ghost #66
 
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1st appearance of Wildcat Witch

The Friendly Ghost Casper #1
Harvey ⋅ 1958
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The Friendly Ghost Casper #1
 
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Premiere issue of the third ongoing Casper comic book series

Infinity cover

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