Jimmy Bancks

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James Charles Bancks, or Jimmy Bancks (born Enmore, Sydney, 10 May 1889, died Point Piper, Sydney, 1 July 1952) was an Australian cartoonist. His work includes the comic strip Ginger (later Ginger Meggs) for the Sunday Sun and Sun News-Pictorial. Bancks also contributed to The Bulletin and The Comic Australian.

[edit] References

  • Bancks, James Charles. The Golden Years of Ginger Meggs, 1921-1952, edited by J. Horgan. Medindie, S.A.: Souvenir in association with Brolga, 1978.
  • Ryan, John. Panel by panel: a history of Australian comics. Stanmore, N.S.W: Cassell Australia, 1979. ISBN 0-7269-7376-9
  • Strickler, Dave. Syndicated Comic Strips and Artists, 1924-1995: The Complete Index. Cambria, CA: Comics Access, 1995. ISBN 0-9700077-0-1.
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