Johnny Hart, the beloved cartoonist who created "BC", joined the Church Triumphant on Holy Saturday at the age of 76. Hart was a devout Presbyterian whose Christmas and Easter cartoons reflected his faith. The Easter cartoon pictured above was controversial with some who saw it as depicting Christianity replacing Judaism, but Hart said that it was meant to be a tribute to both faiths. I loved it because to me it showed Judaism as the foundation of Christianity.The funny pages will not be the same without Johnny Hart. I know I'm not the only one among my family and friends who clipped his Easter and Christmas strips and displayed them on my refrigerator or bulletin board. May the Holy Spirit comfort his family and friends with the knowledge that he is now with Christ.
