Floyd Gottfredson and the Mickey Mouse of Yesteryear

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This lens is dedicated to pioneering Mickey Mouse comic strip artist Floyd Gottfredson (1905-1986). Mr. Gottfredson worked on those strips from 1930-1976. His Mickey was bold, adventurous, and just well, human.

Just follow the links to learn more about the Mickey Mouse of yesteryear, and the master storyteller who brought him to life!

Gottfredson Links

Find out about Floyd Gottfredson on the web.

Wikipedia: Floyd Gottfredson: The Wikipedia entry for Mr. Gottfredson. Contains a succinct bio and overview of his career.
David Gerstein's Floyd Gottfredson page: A bit more in-depth, Gemstone writer/editor Gerstein breaks down the Gottfredson strips by period and provides scans as well.
The Floyd Gottfredson Tribute Page: Provides plenty of scans of rare daily strips. Hasn't been updated since 2000, however.
Disney Legends: Floyd Gottfredson: His official bio from the Walt Disney Co.
I.N.D.U.C.K.S. : Floyd Gottfredson: Mr. Gottfredson's I.N.D.U.C.K.S. entry, which contains a listing of his published work.

Mickey Mouse, oh how you've changed!

An overview of how Mickey Mouse has evolved over the years, from underdog hero to the most well-known icon in the world.

Wikipedia: Mickey Mouse: Mickey's Wikipedia entry. Very thorough!
"A Mouse With a Spirit": Mickey Mouse and The Spirit -- two great detectives? Great article from 1991 that absolutely nails the personality of Gottfredson's Mickey.
The Evolution of Mickey Mouse: A look at how Mickey has "evolved" over the decades.
Fun Facts About Mickey Mouse: Some fun trivia about the world's most famous mouse.
The Uncensored Mouse: Mickey, Mickey, Mickey... you were pretty wild back in the day!

Disney Comics related links

Disney Comics by Gemstone Publishing: The current publisher of classic Disney Comics in the USA.
Disney Comics : This Month: A lens focusing on this month's American Disney comics.
Disney Comics Worldwide: Excellent site dedicated to Disney comics the world over.
Walt Disney Treasures on DVD: Disney's official site dedicated to the excellent Treasures DVD boxed sets. Without these classic shorts, we'd have no Disney comics. Know your roots!