L'Illustration, Journal Universel
Dubochet · 1843–1848 · 272 issues
About the series
One of the earliest comic magazines, L'Illustration, Journal Universel ran for 272 issues from 1843 to 1848 under publisher Dubochet, pioneering the use of sequential art in a periodical format. The series showcased the pioneering work of Rodolphe Töpffer, widely considered a father of the modern comic, alongside the satirical caricatures of Cham and Benjamin Roubaud. It stands as a foundational document in comic history, capturing the humor and politics of mid-19th-century France through its innovative blend of illustration and narrative.
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