Back to B.C.

In 1964, Crest Books published the single-issue Back to B.C., a prehistoric-themed comic that served as a precursor to Johnny Hart’s long-running newspaper strip B.C.. Though brief, this standalone issue established the humorous caveman world and stone-age gags that Hart would refine into one of the most beloved syndicated comic strips of the 20th century. It’s a fascinating snapshot of a creator finding his voice, marking the first comic-book appearance of a setting that would define his career.