Peanuts is a syndicated daily and Sunday comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz, which ran from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000 (the day after Schulz's death), continuing in reruns afterward. The strip is considered to be one of the most popular and influential in the history of the medium, with 17,897 strips published in all. At its peak, Peanuts ran in over 2,600 newspapers, with a readership of 355 million in 75 countries, and was translated into 21 languages.
Charles M. Schulz
Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000) was an American cartoonist best known for creating the beloved comic strip "Peanuts." His distinctive artistic style and sharp wit made "Peanuts" a cultural phenomenon, with characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Lucy becoming iconic figures in American pop culture. Schulz's work explored themes of friendship, perseverance, and the complexities of childhood with humor and heart. His influence on the comic strip genre is immeasurable, and "Peanuts" remains one of the most enduring and influential comic strips of all time.
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