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Hagar the Horrible
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Creation & Design

Hagar the Horrible was created by Dik Browne and first appeared in 1973. The character was designed to be a humorous take on the life of a Viking.

Early Years

Initially, Hagar was portrayed as a bumbling yet lovable Viking who often found himself in comedic situations. The strip quickly gained popularity for its relatable humor and charming characters.

Character Development

Over the years, Hagar has evolved from a simple comic strip character to a cultural icon, representing the humorous side of Viking life while maintaining a relatable personality.

Cultural Reception

Hagar the Horrible has been well-received by audiences, praised for its humor and relatable characters. The comic strip has won several awards and continues to be published.

Character Details

Real Name:
Hagar
First Appearance:
Comics Teach #2
Aliases:
Hagar the Horrible
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Hagar's Crew, The Vikings
Abilities:
Combat skills, Leadership, Survival skills
Equipment:
Axe, Shield, Armor
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
red

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Comics Teach #2
King Features ⋅ 1979
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Key Facts

Possible first original story featuring Hagar the Horrible in standard comics

Hagar The Horrible #1
ACG ⋅ 1995
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Hagar The Horrible #1
 
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Key Facts

Reprint of Hagar the Horrible Comic strips plus an original story

First comic book printed with CTP technology where a computer image was transferred to a printing plate

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