Mitzi McCoy was the first syndicated comic strip ofKreigh Collins,[1] the creator ofKevin the Bold. Collins was 40 years old when he created (script and art) the Sunday comic stripMitzi McCoy, in close collaboration with Ernest Lynn, editor of the syndicateNEA, who was happy to contribute with developing views.[2]
Mitzi McCoy made its debut on November 7, 1948, and was published in Sunday comic sections in newspapers until September 24, 1950. The comic strip was then reinvented asKevin the Bold.[3]
The title character inMitzi McCoy was a young society woman, daughter of a local tycoon in the small picturesque town of Freedom. Visually she was inspired by the then popular movie starRita Hayworth.[4]
The comic strip stands out, as did laterKevin the Bold, through its elaborated art work for its characters and nature as well as animated action, showing detailed images with atmosphere.[5]
After the introductory episode withMitzi McCoy in focus, the comic strip had various characters in the town, taking turns being at the center of the action. The strip was filled with various exciting action-packed episodes with more humorous interludes.[6][7]