The Search For Smilin' Ed! #1

The Search For Smilin' Ed! — Fantagraphics

Issue: #1

Launched on his latest investigation by a remark from his brother about a shared childhood favorite (“Y’know, I heard that when Smilin’ Ed died... his body was never found!”), Deitch begins to uncover some truly amazing things about the kiddie-show host and his malevolent sidekick, Froggy the Gremlin. Meanwhile, Deitch’s muse and nemesis Waldo the Cat abandons Deitch to hang out with some demon bu...

First appearances: Smilin’ Ed, Froggy the Gremlin

Creators: Kim Deitch

Characters: Smilin’ Ed, Froggy the Gremlin, Waldo