The New York Sunday World, 1896, The Very Wickedest Town in America, September number. Artwork by Ernest Haskell.
The Sunday World was the Sunday edition of the New York World, a prominent newspaper published in New York City from 1860 to 1931. Under the leadership of Joseph Pulitzer from 1883 to 1911, the New York World became a pioneer in yellow journalism, utilizing sensationalism to boost its circulation to over one million readers.
The Sunday World was renowned for its vibrant illustrations and innovative content. In the 1890s, it featured colorful posters and covers designed by notable artists such as Richard Felton Outcault, who introduced the famous "Yellow Kid" character in the comic strip Hogan's Alley. This character is often credited as one of the first comic strip characters in American newspapers.
These artistic elements were part of the paper's strategy to attract a broader audience by combining news with entertainment. The Sunday World's use of comic strips, sensational stories, and eye-catching visuals played a significant role in shaping modern newspaper publishing and the development of American comic strips.
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