"A comic strip has longevity to it that a lot of things don't, these days. I feel fortunate to be carrying on something that can live through generations."
Mason Mastroianni, Johnny Hart's grandson, was born and raised in upstate NY in the same small town as his grandfather. Mason's talent earned him the title of president of his high school art club and class artist, as well as helping him win many local and state art competitions.
After attending the Rhode Island School of Design, Mason enrolled in The DAVE School (Digital Animation and Visual Effects) in Orlando. Upon graduation in 2004, he worked as a CG animator in Minneapolis. Mason's work at Wet Cement Productions earned him an Emmy award for computer graphic animation. In 2007, Mason returned home to draw, write and carry on the legacy of "B.C."
After attending the Rhode Island School of Design, Mason enrolled in The DAVE School (Digital Animation and Visual Effects) in Orlando. Upon graduation in 2004, he worked as a CG animator in Minneapolis. Mason's work at Wet Cement Productions earned him an Emmy award for computer graphic animation. In 2007, Mason returned home to draw, write and carry on the legacy of "B.C."
Mick Mastroianni, Johnny's youngest grandson, grew up reading his
grandfather's "B.C." books in bed every night. Today, Mick co-writes and develops new
concepts for "B.C.". Mick's edgy writing style is reminiscent of the humor from the early days of the strip.
In 2004, Mick created his own comic strip, The Dogs of C-Kennel, currently in development with Creators Syndicate. In 2007, Mick brought Mason on board as a co-producer to further develop and redesign the characters. Currently Mick writes and Mason draws the Dogs of C-Kennel. In his spare time, Mick is working on a degree in liberal arts at his local community college where he has earned awards for his works of sculpture and paintings. Mick also works on the Wizard of Id comic strip.
In 2004, Mick created his own comic strip, The Dogs of C-Kennel, currently in development with Creators Syndicate. In 2007, Mick brought Mason on board as a co-producer to further develop and redesign the characters. Currently Mick writes and Mason draws the Dogs of C-Kennel. In his spare time, Mick is working on a degree in liberal arts at his local community college where he has earned awards for his works of sculpture and paintings. Mick also works on the Wizard of Id comic strip.
Perri Hart
Perri Hart, Johnny's youngest daughter, worked with her dad, writing and producing "B.C." for over two decades. Working so closely with Johnny, Perri picked up his style of lettering and color sense.
Today, Perri letters and colors "B.C." and occasionally writes gags. Perri is also an accomplished photographer, having graduated from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston in 1980. Visit Perri's website.
Today, Perri letters and colors "B.C." and occasionally writes gags. Perri is also an accomplished photographer, having graduated from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston in 1980. Visit Perri's website.
Patti Pomeroy
Patti Pomeroy is Johnny's oldest daughter. Patti's claim to fame is that she is "Johnny Hart's daughter and Mason Mastroianni's mother." Patti works behind the scenes on the operational demands of the business. She is the "smiling face behind the fan mail," the one who answers your letters and responds to your comments on the web site.
Bobby Hart
On April 7, 2007, Johnny Hart passed away quietly at his drawing board doing what he loved; bringing laughter to the world through his two comic strips, "B.C." and "Wizard of Id". Shortly thereafter, Bobby Hart, Johnny's wife, assembled a team with the best qualifications to carry on her husband's legacy. They share his DNA.
Bobby resides at the helm of a team consisting of grandson Mason Mastroianni, cartoonist and head writer; grandson Mick Mastroianni, writer and editor; daughter, Perri Hart, writer, letterer and colorist; and daughter Patti Pomeroy, business coordinator. With her 55 years of experience as the wife of a cartoonist, Bobby and her team will ensure that "B.C." and "Wizard of Id" continue for future generations to enjoy.
Bobby resides at the helm of a team consisting of grandson Mason Mastroianni, cartoonist and head writer; grandson Mick Mastroianni, writer and editor; daughter, Perri Hart, writer, letterer and colorist; and daughter Patti Pomeroy, business coordinator. With her 55 years of experience as the wife of a cartoonist, Bobby and her team will ensure that "B.C." and "Wizard of Id" continue for future generations to enjoy.
