On October 2, 1950, three kids appeared on the funny pages of seven newspapers. Over the next 50 years, Charlie Brown, Patty, Shermy and onevery lovable dog would be joined by a whole cast of characters and forever change the landscape of comic strips. Peanuts is a character driven comic strip. Schulz filled his world with unique personalities and would mix and match them for maximum comedic affect. Understanding the characters, their personalities and how they relate to each other is the driving force behind much of Schulz's writing and comedy. These Classic Comics are the perfect gift for fans of this hilarious cast of characters.