As an expert in the field of comic strip history and analysis, I can provide some insights into the character of Charlie Brown from the iconic "Peanuts" series created by Charles M. Schulz.

The reason why Charlie Brown is depicted as bald is not explicitly stated by Schulz, but there are a few theories. One popular belief is that Schulz wanted to make the character more relatable and universal by giving him a simple, non-descript appearance. A bald character doesn't have hair that could be styled in a way that might be seen as trendy or fashionable at the time, which could potentially date the character or make him less relatable to readers across different time periods and cultures.

Another theory is that Schulz's own son, who was also named Charlie Brown, was bald at the time the character was created. This personal connection might have influenced the decision to make the character bald.

Regardless of the reason, Charlie Brown's baldness has become an iconic part of his character, contributing to his image as an underdog and everyman that many readers can identify with.

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Charlie Brown is drawn with only a small curl of hair at the front of his head, and a little in the back. Though this is often interpreted as him being bald, Charles M. Schulz claimed that he saw Charlie Brown as having hair that was so light, and cut so short, that it could not be seen very easily.read more >>