Wilhelm Busch (Wiedensahl, April 15 1832; Mechtshausen, January 9 1908) was a German painter and poet who was known for his picture stories.
His Max and Moritz is regarded as the precursor of the modern comic strip, and is considered the inspiration for The Katzenjammer Kids.
His works:
- 1865 Max and Moritz
- 1870 Hans Huckebein
- 1872 Die fromme Helene
- 1874 Die Kritik des Herzens
- 1879 Fipps der Affe
- 1884 Maler Klecksel
- 1909 Schein und Sein
