Desperate Desmond was villain straight out of a music hall melodrama of the 18th and 19th century who constantly tried to abduct or harm the a beautiful girl named Rosamond. Claude Eclaire, her heroic boyfriend, always came to her rescue and stopped Desmond's plots. Claude and Rosamond eventually married leaving Desmond heartbroken and without purpose.

Later, Desmond become the enemy of Dauntless Durham, replacing his old enemy Lord Havaglass. The two competed for the hand of Katrina, the rightful heir to the throne of Bulrania. Once again Desmond lost the girl to the hero as Katrina and Durham married at the conclusion of the strip.

All published appearances of Desperate Desmond from before January 1, )-(95)}} are public domain in the US.

Some notable appearances are listed below:

* Desperate Desmond (1910-1912)
* Dauntless Durham of the U.S.A (1913-1914)

* Desperate Desmond Almost Succeeds (1911)
* Desperate Desmond Pursued by Claude Eclaire (1911)
* Desperate Desmond Abducts Rosamond (1911)
* Desperate Desmond Foiled by Claude Eclaire (1911)
* Desperate Desmond Fails (1912)
* Desperate Desmond on the Trail Again (1912)
* Desperate Desmond at the Cannon's Mouth (1912)

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Hershfield Wikipedia]
*[http://www.toonopedia.com/desmond.htm Toonopedia]

Category:Comic Strip Characters
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Category:1910 Debuts
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