Johnny Hart, 76; created 'B.C.' comic strip

I sincerely hope that this cartoon will generate increased interest in religious awareness. Cartoonist Johnny Hart, who created the popular Stone Age comic strip 'B.C.' and generated controversy in recent years with overtly religious themes reflecting his evangelical Christian beliefs, died Saturday, the day before Easter. He was 76. Hart, who also collaborated with Brant Parker on the medieval comic strip 'The Wizard of Id,' died of a stroke while working at his home studio in Nineveh, N.Y ., his wife, Bobby, told the Associated Press. 'B.C.,' a sparely drawn cartoon featuring prehistoric men, women and animals, has been syndicated since 1958. It is distributed to more than 1,300 newspapers worldwide, according to Creators Syndicate Inc., and has an audience of more than 100 million. The Times ran 'B.C.' from 1968 until 2001. Hart began imparting Christian messages, especially at Christmas and Easter, in the 1980s, after experiencing a religious conversion. Some Jewish, Muslim and secular readers complained to newspapers and to the syndicate, saying his views were offensive or inappropriate for the comics page and better suited for the op-ed pages. Read more

[Esther]

I have been reading B.C. for years and commend Mr. Hart on his Christian messages. The one for this Easter was Great! I will definitely miss them. Or can we get "re-runs"?

[Skip Richmond Va]

Condolences to Mrs. Hart and her two daughters. I've been a fan for decades. What a guy. What a loss for us all.

[Tom Conklin ny]

Ive aways liked reading B.C. and he will be missed by all.He went to the lord doing what he like best up till the last day of his life. God Bless

[Tom Bates]

what a lose,I never miss a day with out reading B.C.

[David]

Johny Hart will be sadly missed.

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[Ames]

I am looking for a B.C. comic strip that I remember seeing back in the mid-1980s on a newspaper clipping. It was about a caveman's attempt to pick a fruit from a tall tree by stacking stones, moving the tree next to the stones, etc. If you know where I could find a copy of it, please let me know. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

[Jo A Perez San Antonio TX]

Mr. Hart's timeless humor will bless the readers of B.C. for generations to come. What a wonderful witness to the world in how to share your faith unashamedly. Praise God.