Hank Ketcham

Hank Ketcham was an American cartoonist best known for creating the iconic comic strip 'Dennis the Menace,' which he wrote and drew from 1951 until 1994. Born in Seattle, Washington, he received the Reuben Award in 1953 for his work and later retired to focus on painting full-time in his home studio. His creation became a multimedia franchise spanning television, films, and merchandise, cementing his legacy in American cartoon history.