Otto James Messmer (; August 16, 1892 – October 28, 1983) was an American animator known for his work on the Felix the Cat cartoons and comic strip produced by the Pat Sullivan studio. The extent of Messmer's role in the creation and popularity of Felix is a matter of ongoing dispute, particularly as he only laid his claim to the character after the death of Sullivan, who until that time had received the credit.…Wikipedia
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![[OTTO MESSMER (1892-1983)] (PAT SULLIVAN). [COMICS / FELIX] "Homes are scarce in this stone age." * "My Kingdom for a pair of roller sk](https://cdn.comicarttracker.com/lc/_03/694831289260.jpg "[OTTO MESSMER (1892-1983)] (PAT SULLIVAN). [COMICS / FELIX] \"Homes are scarce in this stone age.\" * \"My Kingdom for a pair of roller sk")
![[OTTO MESSMER (1892-1983)] (PAT SULLIVAN). "I‘ll sneak in and snatch a snooze." * "How can I sleep?" [CARTOONS / COMICS / FELIX]](https://cdn.comicarttracker.com/lc/_36/351918763260.jpg "[OTTO MESSMER (1892-1983)] (PAT SULLIVAN). \"I‘ll sneak in and snatch a snooze.\" * \"How can I sleep?\" [CARTOONS / COMICS / FELIX]")
![[OTTO MESSMER (1892-1983)] (PAT SULLIVAN). "Shucks!! It‘s too high for me to reach." * "You‘ve got to be an aviator to hunt for wild](https://cdn.comicarttracker.com/lc/_31/2687345771260.jpg "[OTTO MESSMER (1892-1983)] (PAT SULLIVAN). \"Shucks!! It‘s too high for me to reach.\" * \"You‘ve got to be an aviator to hunt for wild")
