Part One: The Dennis the Menace Creator was a Shockingly Bad Man

Delve into the shocking life of Dennis the Menace creator, Hank Ketcham, and how his personal struggles tainted his world-famous cartoon. Explore ethical dilemmas in art, labor issues in animation, and the sacrifices for creative success. Uncover the harsh childhood of the cartoonist, his journey to Disney, early days of Disney animation, and Disney's role in wartime propaganda. Discover the birth of Dennis the Menace amidst strained marriage, neglectful parenting, and a strange coincidence with another character.