The Cartoon History of Surfing

In 1963, legendary big-wave surfer and shaper Greg Noll created The Cartoon History of Surfing, a single-issue comic that blends autobiographical humor with a lighthearted look at the early surf culture. Published outside the mainstream comic industry, it stands as a unique artifact of the era, capturing the irreverent spirit of the beach community through Noll's own cartooning. While brief, the issue is a cherished piece of surf history, offering a firsthand, playful perspective from one of the sport's most iconic figures.