| Gil Thorp | |
|---|---|
 Gil Thorp coaching a Milford football player | |
| Author(s) | Jack Berrill (creator) Jerry Jenkins (1996–2004) Neal Rubin (2004–2022) Henry Barajas (2022–present) |
| Illustrator(s) | Jack Berrill (creator) Warren Sattler Frank Bolle Ray Burns[1] Frank McLaughlin Rod Whigham[2] |
| Website | gocomics.com/gilthorp |
| Current status/schedule | Running |
| Launch date | September 8, 1958[3] |
| Syndicate(s) | Tribune Content Agency[4] |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
Gil Thorp is a sports-oriented comic strip which has been published since September 8, 1958. The main character, Gil Thorp, is the athletic director of Milford High School and coaches the football, basketball, and baseball teams. In addition to the sports storylines, the strip also deals with issues facing teenagers such as teen pregnancy, steroids, and drug abuse.
- ^ "Ray Burns - Lambiek Comiclopedia". Lambiek Comiclopedia. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- ^ "Rod Whigham - Lambiek Comiclopedia". Lambiek Comiclopedia. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
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