Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Floyd and Lloyd, "Poppa Oswald's" new sons, stuck around; Toby was relegated to the sidelines, disappearing for good in 1953. Later stories focused on Oswald adventuring with his sons, seeking odd jobs, or simply protecting the boys from the likes of rabbit-eating Reddy Fox and (from 1961) con man Gabby Gator—a character adapted from contemporary Woody Woodpecker cartoon shorts. This era of Oswald comics typically featured the art of Jack Bradbury, known also for his Mickey Mouse work. Post-1960s, Oswald comics tended to be produced outside the United States, for example in Mexico and Italy. Through the end of the
Chris Columbus, Jr. Chris Columbus, Jr. Chris Columbus, Jr. is a short animated film by Walter Lantz Productions, starring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. It is loosely based on the historic events leading to Christopher Columbus' sailing to the lands that were later named America. It is also among the few cartoons where Oswald plays a character other than himself. Chris Columbus, Jr. (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit) is one of few individuals who believe the world is round. But most people elsewhere insist it is flat, and that they find him delusional. To prove them wrong, Chris plans to sail to India by going