Peanuts by Charles Schulz for November 30, 1954
November 29, 1954
December 01, 1954
Transcript:
Charlie Brown is walking along the pathway and he comes across a girl and says, "Ahem! You're new around here, aren't you? <br> <br> Charlie Brown put out his had towards the girl and says, "My name is Charlie Brown.. All my friend refer to me as 'Good Ol' Charlie Brown.." <br> <br> Charlie Brown and the girl are walking along the path and the girl says, "THAT'S WHAT MY FRIENDS CALL ME, TOO.." Charlie Brown looks at her and says "HUH?" <br> <br> They stop and the girl turns to Charlie Brown and say's "GOOD OL" CHARLOTTE BRAUN!" Charlie Brown puts his hands up to his mouth and says, "Oh, No...<br> <br>
This strip introduces a female counterpart to Charlie Brown named Charlotte Braun. The character was best known for her booming voice. (Lucy would later gain this trait.) Charlotte rarely appeared in the strip. I believe she completely dissolved from the cast after a storyline a few months later.
Schulz wrote a response to a letter written by a fan regarding Charlotte Braun. In his response, Schulz confirmed that Charlotte was literally killed off; she was given “the ax”.