In Laughland

In In Laughland, a single-issue comic from 1899 published by R.H. Russell, the medium’s early roots are on full display—a snapshot of turn-of-the-century humor and visual storytelling before the modern comic book took shape. While its creator remains unheralded in the available record, the issue stands as a curious artifact of the era’s playful, single-panel style, offering a glimpse into the nascent language of comics.