History of Comics

The history of comics goes back to the 19th century. However, it wasn’t after the great depression that it gained prominence through newspaper cartoons. A German, Wilhelm Busch, is regarded as the founding father of the art. Subsequent comic illustrators drew their inspiration from his works.

The Golden Age of comics is said to have come in 1938 with the creation of Superman’s first superhero character. The character’s success led to the creation of several new ones, including Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, Plastic Man, Green Lantern, and Flash. During World War II, there was a massive increase in comic books’ sale, as they were cheap, profitable, and featured stories depicting the triumph of good over evil.

Comics has gone on to become a highly celebrated art form, with the creation of several heroes and villain characters and stories over the years.