Sanomia Turusta

A pioneering Finnish periodical, Sanomia Turusta (1851–present) holds the distinction of being among the earliest comic publications, with its 14-issue run featuring the influential work of Rodolphe Töpffer, who served as both its most frequent writer and artist alongside Cham. Published by J. W. Lillja & Co., this series matters as a landmark in European comics history, bringing Töpffer's pioneering picture stories to a Finnish audience and helping establish the medium's narrative potential.