The Comics: An Illustrated History of Comic Strip Art

The Comics: An Illustrated History of Comic Strip Art is a 2011 one-shot from Dark Horse that offers a brisk, visually rich tour of comic strip history. Anchored by the talents of writer and artist Jerry Robinson, it distills decades of newspaper strip milestones into a single issue. This compact primer matters as a focused, creator-driven snapshot of the medium’s evolution, ideal for newcomers and longtime fans alike.