I found an archive of cartoons by John Leech today. Leech was a mid-Victorian cartoonist who drew for Punch and illustrated novels (including A Christmas Carol by Dickens).

I'm linking to these images for a number of reasons - one can get a good feel of the 1850s from these illustrations, but it's also a good way to visualize an art style of the ( Read more... )

Yes, there are Oliver Twist Mary Sues.

It's a classic example of a Sue. Here's the summary. Note the author's username.

1. The Artful Dodger by The Artful Dodger's Girl ( Read more... )