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Oswald the Rabbit
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Creation & Design

Oswald was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks as one of the first animated characters to have a distinct personality.

Early Years

Oswald starred in a series of silent and sound cartoons, becoming a popular character in the 1920s.

Character Development

Oswald's character has evolved from a silent film star to a nostalgic figure representing the early days of animation.

Cultural Reception

Oswald was well-received in his time, paving the way for future animated characters.

Character Details

Real Name:
Oswald
First Appearance:
New Fun Comics #1
Aliases:
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
Species:
Rabbit
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Disney, Universal Pictures
Abilities:
Luck, Agility, Charisma
Weight:
unknown
Height:
3' 0"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
black

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New Fun Comics #1
DC ⋅ 1935
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New Fun Comics #1
 
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First comic book published by National which would later become DC comics

1st appearance of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, preceded Mickey Mouse but eventually fell into obscurity

1st appearance of Jack Woods

Darkwing Duck #16
BOOM! ⋅ 2011
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Darkwing Duck #16
 
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1st cameo appearance of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in a traditional U.S. comic since 1936, briefly seen, partially obscured in one panel

The character preceded Mickey Mouse but fell into obscurity shortly after being acquired by Universal Studios and didn't appear in comics for over 70 years

Oswald first appeared in New Fun #1 (1935), the first comic to be published with all new stories by National, the company that would later be renamed DC

Disney previously announced plans for an Oswald TV series for their streaming service

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #726
IDW ⋅ 2015
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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #726
 
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1st U.S. appearance of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in a new story since Disney reacquired the character rights from Universal

Story first printed in Norwegian comic "En Magisk jul"

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