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Road Runner
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Creation & Design

The Road Runner was created by Chuck Jones and voiced by Mel Blanc. The character was designed to be a fast, clever bird that could outsmart his nemesis, Wile E. Coyote.

Early Years

Road Runner made his first appearance in the cartoon 'Fast and Furry-ous' in 1949, quickly becoming a beloved character in the Looney Tunes franchise.

Character Development

Over the years, Road Runner has remained a symbol of speed and cleverness, often representing the idea that brains can outsmart brawn. His character has evolved through various media, including cartoons, comics, and merchandise.

Cultural Reception

Road Runner has been widely praised for his unique character design and the humor of his interactions with Wile E. Coyote. The character has become an iconic figure in animation.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
Four Color #918
Aliases:
Beep Beep
Species:
Bird
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Wile E. Coyote, Looney Tunes
Abilities:
Super speed, Agility
Equipment:
None
Weight:
N/A
Height:
3' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
N/A

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Four Color #918
Dell ⋅ 1958
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Four Color #918
 
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$40
Mid
$120
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$400

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Road Runner in a comic book

1st appearance of Wile E. Coyote in a comic book

CGC labels Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies comics #91 (1949) as the first appearance of Wile E. Coyote but the character is named Kelsey Coyote and appears in a Henery Hawk story

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