In 2015, McArdle, Judy and Wee began work on the graphic novel, which was self-published via Kickstarter four years later in 2019.[1][2] In 2020, Source Point Press released the comic as a five-issue mini series.[3] It was collected as a graphic novel in 2021.
In order to hide from the saboteurs, Chaplin, Lamarr and Flynn sail to London on Flynn's yacht, the Zaca. Upon reaching their destination, they begin shooting at Pinewood Studios, aided by Alfred Hitchcock. The filming is interrupted by the Bombing of London, and the kidnapping of Charlie's brother, Sydney Chaplin.
The Führer and the Tramp received considerable attention in the comics and mainstream book press; it was extremely well received and was nominated for an Eisner (see below).
Jason Stacks at Comics Bulletin said, “The Fuhrer and the Tramp was one of the most fun surprises I’ve had this year. I had no idea what to expect from this oddball concept, but this turned out to be a perfect end-of-summer blockbuster."[4]
Fanbase Press said, "All in all, this is a great, highly entertaining comic. If you’re a fan of classic Hollywood, action comedies, and good, old-fashioned Nazi fighting, you’ll definitely want to check out The Fuhrer and the Tramp."[5]
Paul at The Pullbox said of the digital comic, "This was one of my favorite reads, my favorite titles, and I hope to have a hardcopy of it sitting on my bookshelf sometime in the future."[6]
Steve Leitman at Reading with a Flight Ring said, 'There is a lot to like about this and there is a lot of promise of what's to come. It is an interesting premise with delightful takes on film stars of days past wrapped up in some stellar interiors."[7]
Awards and recognition
In 2019 The Führer and the Tramp was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic.[8]