Hairbutt the Hippo

Hairbutt the Hippo is an Australian comic book series by Jason Paulos. [http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/programs/exhibitions/catalogues/heroesvillains/animals.html] It was published by Rat Race Comix.Pilcher, Tim and Brad Brooks. (Foreword: Dave Gibbons). "The Essential Guide to World Comics". "Collins and Brown". 2005. 269.]

Along with Paulos, Bodine Amerikah wrote several "Hairbutt the Hippo" stories while Paulos created the art. [http://www.hairbuttthehippo.com/body_index.html]

The series stars an anthropomorphic hippopotamus named Hairbutt, who works as a private detective.

Paulos created his first "Hairbutt the Hippo" comic in 1991. [Kelly, Matt. "FASTTRACK." "The Sydney Morning Herald". Wednesday 28 July 2004. First Edition. RADAR, 3.] In 2001 the character's similarities with an American comic book character called "Hip Flask" (who was also originally an anthropomorphic hippopotamus private detective) caused controversy, with the Hairbutt creators accusing the Hip Flask creators of plagiarism [http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/rage/99230093664723.htm] .

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External links

* [http://www.hairbuttthehippo.com/ Hairbutt the Hippo Official Website]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.hairbutt.com/ Archives of previous Hairbutt domain]