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Old Master Q is a Chinese-language comic strip created by Alfonso Wong under the pen name Wong Kar-hei, first published in 1962 in Hong Kong newspapers and magazines. The strip centers on the titular Old Master Q, a mustached figure in a traditional robe, alongside recurring characters Big Potato and Mr. Chin. Episodes typically use wordless or lightly captioned panels to depict humorous situations involving modern urban life, technology, and social change.
The comic became one of the longest-running and most widely recognized Chinese-language strips.
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Old Master Q ranks #2 of 95 in the Manhua ranking, behind The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, ahead of Legend of the Condor Heroes.
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Who is the creator of the *Old Master Q* comic strip?
The comic was created by Alfonso Wong, who originally published it under the pen name Wong Kar-hei. It first appeared in Hong Kong newspapers and magazines.
When did *Old Master Q* debut?
The beloved strip made its debut in 1962 in Hong Kong. It quickly became a staple of Chinese-language pop culture across Asia.
Who are the main characters in *Old Master Q*?
The strip primarily centers on the titular Old Master Q, an older, mustached man who wears a traditional Chinese robe. He is usually accompanied by his friends, Big Potato and Mr. Chin, in various comedic situations.
What is the comedic style of *Old Master Q*?
The manhua is known for its slapstick humor and social satire, often using limited or no dialogue. It frequently places its characters in modern, everyday situations, contrasting traditional values with contemporary life.
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