The core "story" is that Waldo is lost in these dense, meticulously drawn, chaotic scenes, and the reader must find him.
Created by illustrator Martin Handford in 1986, the character was originally an afterthought designed to give direction to Handford's passion for drawing massive, detailed crowd scenes. Where's Waldo
Originally named "Wally" in the UK, he was renamed Waldo for North American audiences. He has inspired numerous sequels, animation, and world records for the most people dressed as him. The Where's Waldo Legacy The core "story" is that Waldo is lost
Waldo is a jolly, adventurous traveler recognized by his signature red-and-white striped beanie, shirt, nerdy glasses, blue pants, and walking stick. and walking stick.