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On George W. Peck and the "Peck's Bad Boy" Phenomenon by Trav S.D.

We've had numerous occasions on which to mention the pop culture phenomenon of Peck's Bad Boy, which was vital roughly from 1880 to 1940, in newspaper columns, books, stage plays, films, comic books, merch, popular songs, etc. Who's "Peck" when he's at home? Why George W. Peck (1840-1916), a Wisconsin newspaper publisher, editor, humorist, and […]

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:36AM on September 28, 2025

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