That 1955 Dandy strip is the work of legendary and mostly unsung children's illustrator Dudley D. Watkins - the quality of whose work is matched only by his prodigious output. As well as countless weeky strips for The Broons, Oor Wullie, Desperate Dan, Lord Snooty et al (he illustrated The Broons & Oor Wullie every week for over 30 years) he found time to turn in epics like Young Frankie and his Christian faith had him illustrating religious strips too. He even gifted to a landlady a Crucifixion scene in his iconic style. Whilst he illustrated Biblical stories in various non-religious comic annuals, showing his characters in period costume, it's interesting to note that those in his crucifixion are in modern dress.

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