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Pepe the Frog
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Creation & Design

Pepe the Frog was created by Matt Furie as part of the comic series 'Boy's Club'. He was designed to be a laid-back character who embodies various emotions.

Early Years

Initially, Pepe was a minor character in the 'Boy's Club' comics, gaining popularity through various internet memes that depicted him in different emotional states.

Character Development

Pepe has evolved from a simple comic character to a complex symbol within internet culture, representing a wide range of emotions and societal issues.

Cultural Reception

Pepe the Frog has received mixed reception, being celebrated as a symbol of internet culture while also facing backlash due to misuse in political contexts.

Character Details

Real Name:
Pepe
First Appearance:
Boy's Club #1
Aliases:
Sad Frog, Feels Guy
Species:
Frog
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Boy's Club
Abilities:
Expressing emotions, Internet meme
Weight:
unknown
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
none

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Boy's Club #1
Buenaventura Press ⋅ 2006
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Boy's Club #1
 
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1st appearance of Pepe the Frog in a printed comic book, previously seen in web and news strip comics

Fans were displeased with the widespread use of Pepe's likeness in internet memes and campaigned to reclaim the frog by associating him with racist imagery

In 2017, the Anti-Defamation League labeled Pepe the Frog a hate symbol

Boy's Club #2
Buenaventura Press ⋅ 2008
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Boy's Club #2
 
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2nd appearance of Pepe the Frog

Boy's Club #3
Buenaventura Press ⋅ 2009
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Boy's Club #3
 
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Boy's Club #4
Buenaventura Press ⋅ 2010
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Boy's Club #4
 
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