Adventures in Cartooning

From 2009 onward, First Second's Adventures in Cartooning series, helmed by the collaborative trio of James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, and Alexis Frederick-Frost, serves as a playful, illustrated guide to the craft of making comics. Blending a whimsical fantasy narrative with step-by-step instruction, it demystifies the art form for young readers and aspiring creators alike, making it a charming and essential entry point into understanding storytelling through panels and pictures.