- Slylock Fox
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title= Slylock Fox
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author=Bob Weber, Jr.
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followed by=Slylock Fox is the star of "Slylock Fox & Comics For Kids", a
comic strip published byKing Features Syndicate . Slylock first appeared in27 March 1987 . He was created byBob Weber Jr. , who still writes and illustrates the comic today. [cite web|url=http://www.toonopedia.com/slylock.htm|title=Don Markstein's Toonopedia: Slylock Fox & Comics.|accessdate=June 19|accessyear=2006] . Weber is the son of Bob Weber, Sr., who writes the "Moose & Molly" comic strip. As its name implies, it is intended for youngchildren . According to the official website, "Slylock Fox & Comics For Kids" appears weekly in newspapers with a combined readership of over 30 million.cite web|url=http://www.slylockfox.com/|title=Slylock Fox & Comics for Kids official website.|accessdate=June 19|accessyear=2006] .Unlike many other syndicated comic strips, "Slylock Fox & Comics For Kids" usually consists of only a single panel. Slylock, an
anthropomorphic fox detective, is constantly matching wits against his mustached nemesis,Count Weirdly , as well as several other criminals such asShady Shrew andSlick Smitty . There is no dialog spoken by the characters. Instead, anomniscient narrator informs the reader of a problem Slylock must solve. These often include escaping from adungeon , locating stolen goods, or proving conclusively who perpetrated a crime (usually Count Weirdly). The solution is printed upside down.Slylock is assisted by a sidekick,
Max Mouse . Max wears pink shorts and a matching hat. Unlike real mice, he is yellow.A varied cast of
witnesses , victims,policemen andcriminals fill in the rest of Slylock's world. These characters' names usually contain either some form ofalliteration , a type of animal, a profession, or a personality trait. This allows Weber to quickly establish a scene and set up a mystery using very little space. Some notable examples include DeputyDuck , RoxyRabbit , andShady Shrew . Most of these characters are seen once and never again.Slylock's name is likely an homage to the fictional detective
Sherlock Holmes . Like Sherlock, Slylock is traditionally depicted with amagnifying glass anddeerstalker hat .Slylock does not always appear in the comic. Often in his place there will be a mixed bag of puzzles, jokes, simple
illustration tutorials, or other fun activities. The Sunday edition always features both Slylock and the activities.
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